Final post on my Giro d’Italia 2025, with the stats and a reflection on how these "grand tours" seem to be less and less within my capabilities.

I reflect on my final Giro d'Italia days, not wanting to waste one, but increasingly battling fatigue and age.

Running on fumes, I climbed Passo del Vivione, the last on my “100 Greatest” and like most others, not easy.

Passo San Marco in Valtellina: a challenging 26 km climb, tough gradients, and some rewarding views.

Two more tough climbs on a both rainy and hot day: the Montecampione and Crocedomini, both summits on the “100 Greatest” list.

Türkiye - Hollanda on bike: epic rides including the Gavia, Stelvio and Foscagno: endurance and friendship across three unforgettable days.

Cycling the Foscagno Pass and Forte di Oga, with construction delays and a steep final on a quasi-rest day before Volkan's arrival tomorrow.

The Mapei Day/Aldo Sassi Memorial ride up the iconic, car-free Stelvio Pass—an inspiring cycling challenge through fog and chill, with none of the usual views.

The original plan for today was climbing something close to the apartment, or Monte Padrio. I did that yesterday, so an easier stage was my next option...

As my Giro d'Italia 2025 is rapidly approaching, my physical shape is nowhere near optimal. I've been dealing with the effects of my encounter with a car during the Hochsauerland week, still recovering from it.

Follow my cycling journey through the Italian Alps as I plan 15 challenging stages, iconic climbs, and unforgettable routes in the ultimate road adventure.

Planning epic cycling routes around Bormio with Volkan, from the legendary Stelvio and Gavia climbs to scenic local loops and mountain adventures.