Two weeks in heaven
From June 12 to June 26, we were in (cycling) heaven for two weeks for my own ‘Giro d’Italia 2015’.
Both from Corvara as from Valdisotto, I cycled the Giro of all Giro’s, concluded with a breathtaking final stage from Airolo, Switzerland.
The first week of my Giro d’Italia 2015, we had an apartment in Corvara, from where a score of passes can be cycled.
Most famous new cols for the “Col Collector’s list” were Tre Cime di Lavaredo and Würzjoch, but also de Alpe di Siusi made it on there.
Part two of the Giro was based in Valdisotto, from were the Mortirolo was attacked from Monno and the Bernina was cycled in full, from both ends in one trip.
I did that with the Gavia and Stelvio too, by the way…
The final stage of the Giro d’Italia 2015 was, in fact, entirely in Switzerland. It included the Gotthard, Furka and Grimsel, which brought me scenery unlike any I’d seen before, although the preceding revisit to the Stelvio brought back some great memories…
You can read all about the – in total 12 – stages, concluded with a recap in these separate posts:
- The Stats
- Grand Final: The Swiss Stage
- Part Two: Valdisotto
- Part One: Corvara
Planning / Preparation
Ever since my epic Giro d’Italia 2011, I’ve been longing to get back to the Italian Alps.
The Bormio area, at the base of the Stelvio and the Gavia, is situated in the Ortler Alps (Lombardia region) and while it’s a great place to be, I enjoyed the Trentino – Alto Adige area just a bit more.
Together with Veneto (Belluno) this is better known as “the Dolomites range” and it’s a true paradise.
So, in June Paula we went back there – once again we stayed in both areas to revisit mountains climbed back in 2011, but obviously to conquer new ones too.
In anticipation of D-Day, I wrote a few posts and made a planning, which would be more of a guideline than a fixed course, as I’m famous for my tendency to overestimate my capabilities.
Although my “grinta” goes a long way…
Related posts:
- Countdown
- Road Book – Part 2: Bormio
- Road Book – Part 1: Corvara
- Official announcement and first thoughts in this post
General info on my ‘Giro d’Italia’ expeditions here.
