Geneva to Rome

[Cathryn]

The Apennines and actually all the hills south of Florence have been much harder than the alps!!

 

[BrumJim]

The Apennines and actually all the hills south of Florence have been much harder than the alps!!

Had the good fortune to get a business trip, staying several times on several occasions in the foothills of the Apennines south of Florence (Città di Castello, to be exact). Ran up to a Citadel in the evening to get rid of a few of the calories added via the fantastic meals.

Yes, the Apennines did look brutal. Lovely part of the world though, above and beyond the food.

 

[Cathryn]

We made it!

This final stretch from Florence to Rome has been so hard. Hot, hilly, busy roads. Not entirely enjoyable if I’m honest! But the overnight towns were gorgeous and Lake Bracciano was a perfect little mini stop. Cycling into Rome on a PERFECT bike path along the Tiber was incredible and I may have cried a bit when we saw the Colosseum! We made it!

 

[13 rider]

Now you just need to cycle home 😁
Amazing trip ,glad you enjoyed it (mostly)

 

[HelenD123]

What an incredible trip 😍. Celebrate with a double glace du jour 🍦🍦.

 

[Cathryn]

One last post - I'm doing a CrazyGuy journal for the trip. It'll take me a few weeks to write it (one day at a time as alas, school work calls) but if anyone would like to read it, here's the link.

https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/bellaciao

 

[HobbesOnTour]

One last post - I'm doing a CrazyGuy journal for the trip. It'll take me a few weeks to write it (one day at a time as alas, school work calls) but if anyone would like to read it, here's the link.

https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/bellaciao

I'm slowly working my way through (rationing myself) and thoroughly enjoying it. There's a contagious happy vibe beaming off the pages.

I'm particularly fond of the Bolognese in Bologna concept - every good tour needs a figary

 

[Cathryn]

Thank you, that’s a lovely comment! And oh the Bolognese in Bologna!!!

 

[HobbesOnTour]

One last post - I'm doing a CrazyGuy journal for the trip. It'll take me a few weeks to write it (one day at a time as alas, school work calls) but if anyone would like to read it, here's the link.

https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/bellaciao

I'd encourage anyone interested in touring, but especially anyone with dreams of a family adventure to have a read of this.
It's incredibly well written, some great photos, real and very inspirational.

 

[Cathryn]

I'd encourage anyone interested in touring, but especially anyone with dreams of a family adventure to have a read of this.
It's incredibly well written, some great photos, real and very inspirational.

You're very kind. Thank you.

 

[cwskas]

I just finished your CGOAB journal, Cathryn. What a fine read and some excellent photos. Thank you for taking the time to record it.

 

[Cathryn]

I just finished your CGOAB journal, Cathryn. What a fine read and some excellent photos. Thank you for taking the time to record it.

Thank you so much!!