Stories about bike riding are at this Web site: ht tp://www.icyclist.com Yes, they are at least a bit self serving, and yes, I'm an old geezer, but I've had ...
Here's something to fire the imagination! http://www2.dolomiti.it/ita/geografia/dx.htm It's a wonderful panoramic map of the Dolomites. You can click on the ...
Please stop this :-) Strange that Italians mix up Monaco and Munich! My inscription for the Maratona del Dolomites (sp?) is confirmed, just got to loose some 8...
... No, Monaco is Monaco, and Munich is Monaco di Baviera, iow Bawarian Monaco/Munich. Like difference between Paris and "Paris, Texas" ... got it? Ciao, Sasha...
Thanks for the explanation. Does this have a etymological history? Maybe something to do with monks? Tailwinds, Pierre No, Monaco is Monaco, and Munich is...
This information is very valuable to me as I am planning a tour around the Alps this year- 7 weeks, self supported, solo. I will go through Italy, Croatia,...
... Slovenia Switzerland, and Austria? I am looking for beauty here, mind you a lot of climbing will not hurt me! "Can't miss" is very subjective, without...
I would add the Forcella Staulanza...and just about any pass in the Dolomites, really. That's what I like about the map. You can kind of see what the views...
... Slovenia Switzerland, and Austria? I am looking for beauty here, mind you a lot of climbing will not hurt me! ... Both Grosse Sheidegg and Stechelberg...
... I am ashamed to admit that i never climbed Sanetsch ( a good new year resolution, i make a mental note of it). I understand it's recommended to bring some...
This might be a cliche but the "Sella Ring", a loop ride out of Corvara in Badia, is a relatively short way to get in four nice passes - Campolongo, Pordoi,...
Francois, ... year ... recommended to ... Absolutely - the tunnel is black dark and both the walls and floor are irregular. Also ensure that you have strong...
Grrrrrrrrr, You're not a kind person Brian. I start drooling and it freezes on my face. Hope the roads will be clear in july! Saturday ski-lessons on the...
... Ski lift? So is this downhill skiing, cross country or telemarking? You get a lift up and ski down the other side? Karol ============================== ...
If I remember correctly, this is sometimes called the "Sella-carrussel". Lifts up, downhill on skis. Now, if Brian was a real tough guy, he would do it in the...
For some general great information you should take a look at the web site from the US Governments - Central Intelligence Administration (that's right the CIA)....
... Not at all. One of the granfondos I did went there and we were shown a fine welcome. A lot of Italians go to the beach there because it is less expensive...
... If you are member of EuroBike group you could search for a messages named: "Romanian and Moldovan impressions" and "Tour of Yugoslavia", or search by...
There's a discussion going on on another forumI use (http://www.veloriders.co.uk) about whether it is better to sprint with a small chainring or a large one...
As a "former" engineer I'll offer my take on this subject. First, a rider might "feel" faster in a particular combination of ring/cog due to the sprint cadence...
The annual Fargo Street Hill Climb, in Los Angeles, CA, USA, takes place this year on Sunday, March 16. With a 33% grade (and a bit more near the top), it is...
I have an 18 speed Veloce equipped Bianchi that i can't get to change down onto the 23 sprocket. Can anyone recommend how to service this myself and recommend...
Does anyone know of a technique to estimate your anaeraobic threshhold heartrate without resorting to specialist equipment. I have a heart rate monitor and...
... and take ... close. Probably spot on, so long as you are faking it of course. Winning efforts in a real TT as short as 30 minutes are significantly ...
I was waiting to see if the guy (who asked about A.T.) would explain why he needs that number, is it from pure curiosity, or from his will to base his future...
Did it work before but has now stopped shifting? If so first thing to look at is the lower adjustment screw on the derailleur - does it still allow the ...
Hi Nick, Happy New Year. I hope everything is well with you. This is probably an outside chance but is there any room left on July 19 for Monique and I when ...
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