Monday 27th July 2026 - The Famous Sellaronda (clockwise)

An early start to try and beat the heat.  Unfortunately, Sabine's gears went into crash mode, and David got a flat rear tire.

Fixing a puncture is NOT faster on an eBike

The Sellaronda is 4 major climbs, about 1800m elevation in under 70km.  Its a tough workout at the best of times.  The first climb to Passo Campolongo.

The usual jersey meeting was held over breakfast

Descent to Arabba, followed by a 9km climb to Passo Pordoi.

David wisihing he'd caught that Gondola about 2km ago

Most of the climb from Arabba

Some passes have dedicated bike lanes up.

The view down from Passo Sella

At Passo Gardena all the climbing is done, except for getting out of that chair!!  We had coffee and apple strudel.  

At dinner, Sabine selected a special dealcoholised wine...affectionately known as "Pluck a Duck"

Italian Description

English Translation :)