Fedenza to Casio: Out of the rice paddies and into the Mountains
53km and 850 meters of climbing ( for those in Victoria that's 2.5 Malahats )Gord: Today we left the rice paddies of the Po valley ... Read More
Piacenza to Fidenza: Signs Showing us the Way
I think we might actually make it to Rome. The signs are certainly indicating that we are going the right way. Perhaps the oldest surviving ... Read More
The Po Valley Pavia to Piacenza: Bethlehem- No room at the Inn
Ruth: 85 km with the additional 10 added in.Crossing the Po RiverThe very very flat Po Valley.My needs are simple and, I suspect, not that ... Read More
Cavaglia – Vercelli: Che Dio Ci Aiuti
One thousand year old crucifix in the Cathedral in Vercelli.In preparation for this trip Gord and I started watching the popular Italian sitcom, Che Dio ... Read More
Aosta Valley: Castles and the Devil’s own Bridge
Ruth: The Aosta valley is a beautiful, lush area ringed by some of the highest peaks in the Alps. It is also ... Read More
Aosta: A Well Earned Rest Day
Ruth: It was time for a rest day and Aosta is a perfect place to spend it. We are staying at the lovely Narbussion B&B ... Read More
Grand Saint Bernard Pass: I did it!
29km & 1700 meters of climbing. The road was well graded although it averaged 10% in the last 10 km. The traffic was not a ... Read More
Montbovon – Lausanne: Back on the Via Francigena
Montbovon - Lausanne 78km no trains no buses just pedalling.Ruth: Today was all about closing the gap and returning to Lausanne where we stopped last ... Read More
Spiez to Montbovon: They Speak French Here!
Spiez to Montbovon: 82 km Ruth: We had a beautiful but long ride today. I decided to take a train over the pass cutting 17 km and ... Read More
Brienzwiler to Spiez: Close Encounters with the Elusive Goat King
Brienzwiler to Spiez: 42 kmThis was supposed to be our easy ride, but the Lakes Route 9 chose the very scenic but cliff climbing route ... Read More