With a little help from my friends... I could not have made it through the Haute Route without the encouragement of John and the new friends I made through the Passoni group.
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| Here is the "Lanterne Rouge" helping the last rider up Passo Gavia. For me, this image symbolizes the spirit and camaraderie we encountered during the three-day Haute Route Stelvio. |
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| Many thanks to Matteo for encouraging John and I to participate (not that it required much arm-twisting to get us to ride our bikes in Italy!), and for introducing us to such a great group of new friends who share our passion for cycling. |
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| Passoni graciously supplied daily bike servicing, and even loaner bikes for those not lucky enough to have their own Passoni bikes (yet) |
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| Many thanks also to our unofficial "support crew"-- Clive, Gary, Giorgio and Luca -- who were always nearby to offer us an encouraging word, a change of clothes, some much-needed food and water, and other essentials -- such as a ride in the support van! |
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| After our final climb up Stelvio, the team gathered for a photo op, sharing a collective sense of accomplishment--and relief! |
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| Back at the Race Village, the Haute Route organizers did a good job of keeping us riders relaxed and our spirits high (literally!) |
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| And of course I could never have accomplished any of this without the love, support, and encouragement of this crazy guy! |
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| Until the next time, Arrividerci and Adieu! |
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