Giovinazzo to Lecce March 27, 2022 – April 2, 2022 “Take the next right,” the Komoot lady from my GPS app tells me. I do and immediately stop, quickly unclip from my pedals, and curse under my breath. In front of me is a narrow road full of potholes. Some patched over. Some not. Cars […]
First Month Stats
Giovinazzo, Bari to Magnolina, Rovigo -March 27 – April 25, 2022 Cycling numbers – According to the Apps Komoot and Strava Miles biked – 756 (1217 km) – Komoot 15,112 feet of elevation gain – Strava Longest ride – 66.5 Alfonsine to Magnolina – Komoot Days cycled – 19 0f 28 Calories burned 24,888 (this […]
Lecce
Lecce is an ancient city and like many towns and cities in this corner of the world, you do not have to go far to find evidence of ancient civilizations. It’s not unusual for new construction to turn into an archeological discovery of a Roman Empire amphitheater right in the center of town. Or for […]
I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar
I cannot count how many times I have heard “you are so brave” when I tell people that I am going on a solo bike trip. I am never sure how to respond to this. I know people say this with good intentions. I would like to think it’s because they have never considered doing […]