Check out the Gran Sasso area in the same region. I backpacked around there a couple of years ago, and it's really beautiful.Yeah, I never think of the Apennines being so stunning.
Got to get me some Richie Porte before he is gone foreverEven if it is tempo in the skineos train
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It's always different when it happens to somebody else. Ineos were notorious for demanding respect for the jersey when a mechanical or similar happened but not returning the favour and Movistar are notorious for taking any opportunity to get on the front to take time - but neither were as blatant as Saxo used to be.No respect for the maglia rosa?
Romain Bardot looks gooooood
Won't start to hype him because come on, there is a 99.9% chance he implodes suddenly and spectacularly, but these legs might be just enough for a good breakaway performance...Vincenzo needs to have some decency and get dropped before I start to delude myself into thinking maybe he has something to offer over the next 2 weeks.
Happy days! Still 6.5k to go and so much damage done. Go Landa and bardet.Richie porn!
One of the most scenic rides I have ever done was over the Appenines from Arezzo to Orvieto. Incredible scenery.Yeah, I never think of the Apennines being so stunning.
Bilbao will suddenly re-emerge in about 5th place at the line won't he, like Laghi di Cancano.
Before anyone starts hyping him, I fully expect Nibali to finish behind Yates today