Going through the old messagers for info I see I never got round to
replying.

Anyway thanks everyone for the info (Dolomitibus, trenitalia website,
etc). I'm booked in at the Mesdi in Arabba for almost a week before
the even, so I'll be out exploring, weather permitting.

The journey home is interrupted by a short stopover inVerona, as it
works out about the same price to stay in Verona 1 night and fly out
of Brescia next day, as it would to go straight away to Venice or
Treviso airports and fly from there – such is the rip off attitude of
the "budget" airlines to anything close to Venice.



--- In kom_@yahoogroups.com, Michael Fletcher <mjbflr@...> wrote:
>
> Hi April
>
> I've signed up for the Dolomiti Stars. Thanks to Brian's advice
I've just changed my staus from cyclo-turistica to cyclo-amatore.
That was quite difficult as very few Italians can understand my
Yorkshire accent but I eventually succeeded with an e-mail and an
Italian dictionary.
>
> I'm staying at the Hotel Pordoi in Arabba at 25e B&B or 40e
HalfBoard. They have a special brochure on cycling routes (6) and the
hotel-manager is a cycling fanatic who runs tours around that area. I
counted the major passes and climbs at 16 in that area. Another hotel
is Hotel Mesmi which again is very good. They charge 5euro more but
have a gym also. I don't think the Hotel Compolongo is open in May.
I took your advice and approach Arabba from the Belluno rather than
the Bolzano side. There is a direct bus from Belluno fairly
frequently and trains run to Vittoria-Veneto I think.
>
> I was going to watch the Mt Bondone stage but dropped that idea
as the travel was getting too complex. But as I'm in that general
area I hope I can see other Giro stages in the Dolomites.
>
> Are there any books on the Belluno provice of the Dolomites in
English which shows pictures of the hills. I notice that there are
very few if any picture books of the Giro published, and none in
English. Thee must be around 50 books on the Tour de France.
>
> Regards
>
> Mike
>
>
> April Pedersen Santinon <dolomitika@...> wrote:
> Hi folks,
>
> I haven't been away, just "incommunicado" due to the fact that mail
> sent to my biciveneto address was being bounced by the server that it
> was being relayed to, for reasons I still haven't found out. At first I
> didn't know it was happening, and then I was unable to get it
> straightened out. In the meantime, I've changed ISPs, so...here I am
> with my new address. I apologize to those who tried to reach me about
> the new gran fondo or my site (which wasn't down).
>
> I've reconstructed my site with a new program (I just put it up
> today!), keeping the original content and adding new features,
> sections, and photos, including some of the Dolomites. There's info
> about the new gran fondo too, and a link to the section of the Gazzetta
> site pertaining to it. I'd like to know who in our group is riding it.
> I for sure will be there and look forward to meeting you and welcoming
> you to the Veneto. Maybe we can organize a dinner or at least have a
> beer together.
>
> BTW, the new gran fondo is being organized by Ivan Piol, head of the GF
> Campagnolo org, so we know it's going to be a top-notch event in every
> way.
>
> Someone riding the GF recently asked me about lodging in the Arabba
> area. It's a major ski resort, with plenty of places to stay. When at
> the Maratona (which I didn't make it into this year, although I have a
> plan B, and even C!), I've stayed at the Residence Campolongo on the
> pass of the same name. It is simple and inexpensive, and you can rent
> little apartments of various sizes, with kitchens. Last year while
> following the Giro I stayed in an agriturismo (farm touring place)
> where I paid 22 euro per night. I heartily recommend this type of
> lodging, which supports local farm families and is very informal and
> personal.
>
> April Pedersen Santinon
>
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