By Bike

Bolzano to Madonna di Campiglio

Back on the saddle after a welcome rest day in Bolzano. A massage and sauna. Feel like a new man.

First 40km is all down hill. A beautiful bike path on top of a levee bank.  Reminds me of the Bright – Wangaratta rail trail, only on a grander scale. Apples and grapes plump and ready for harvest. Superb, easy cycling…

The remainder of the day though is tough riding. Passes higher and steeper than anticipated. It’s hot and muggy. Storm clouds brewing.

By day’s end it’s clear again. Stunning scenery to culminate an interesting day.

A night in a ski lodge. I’m the only guest. Looked after exceptionality well. Run by a family of passionate cyclists and telemark skiers. The son, Nikolas, gives me his business card. Pretty cool, his title is “Maestro di sci”.

According to Garmin

Total distance: 130km

Max speed: 68.37km/hr

Calories: 4815

Ascent: 2048m

Descent: 828m