Matera to Montesilvano April 10 – April 16, 2022 After spending a night in San Severo, I had just turned onto the Strada Adriatica. The road is a busy one, but with wide shoulders and an achingly beautiful view down to the sea. I pass a woman sitting in a plastic chair on the side […]
Week 2 – Italy/Croatia Bike Tour
Lecce to Matera April 3 – April 9, 2022 One would think that the toughest part of a long-distance cycling trip would be the physical strength and endurance needed to complete the trip or even to get through each day. Nope, not necessarily true. The first week I was concentrating on just staying on my […]
Week 1 – Italy/Croatia Bike Tour
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 […]