People have been asking which route we took. Here is a map which shows our overnight stops.
Italy North to South Cycle Trip 2012
Starting at the Brenner Pass on the border with Austria on September 5th we aim to reach the southern tip of Sicily near Portopalo di Capo Passero by September 23rd. Gybe Gilbert, Jeroen Markies, Peter Cross and Mark Sewell make up the team. So that's 2,000km (1,250 miles) and 14,000m (45,000 ft) to climb in 17 days, cycling 112km (70 miles/day). Should be fun!
Friday, October 5, 2012
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Saturday, September 22, 2012
The Canana Nabana Bar
We found a dusty old track and to our great fortune we stumbled upon a wonderful bar serving ice cold beer right at the point we were aiming for, where the Ionian and Mediterranean Seas meet. We could go no further
2km to go
After peddling nearly 2000km it was a very strange feeling to be cycling through masses of abandoned greenhouses, seeking out the southern tip of Italy. Again, it was over 35 degrees and we were further south than Tunis and a few hundred miles from Libya. A long way from the Alps 18 days earlier.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Day 17: Not so Scenic Sicily
A day of litter, grey skies, high humidity, mad driving, poor roads and oil refineries made for a tough ride. We cycled fast and got it done by 2pm. Now in Syracuse with a short ride to the finish tomorrow. We're all feeling emotionally quite drained although physically in good shape.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
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