Velo Veneto:
The Gavia. #nofilter
Velo Veneto:
Like the #TDF, we had nothing but up and down today. It's not le Tour, but the Mortirolo has some pretty awesome views. #italysucksdontcome
Velo Veneto:
The Stelvio gave us clouds, rain, cold. Then it gave us sun. We took it all, climbed it twice, and enjoyed every minute. This was the Swiss part of the loop - gorgeous.
Velo Veneto:
Ha ha, Stelvio! We laugh at your wind and rain. Let's do this!
Velo Veneto:
Including castle! #gfcharlygaul
Velo Veneto:
Not a bad location for our post race party. Prosecco and Spritz time!
Velo Veneto:
Great views over Trento on today's Charly Gaul final climb up Monte Bondone. Not a lot of North Americans here, which is too bad, since it's definitely one of the best Gran Fondo you can do.
Velo Veneto:
Ready to roll! A mix of long (140km & 4000m climbing) and short course (60km & 2000m climbing) racers for us today. It's going to be hot!
Velo Veneto:
Start line is pretty awesome. Very excited for the Charly Gaul tomorrow!
Velo Veneto:
Beautiful views of the Dolomites for a fantastic day on the Montello. Our final warmup for la Leggendaria Charly Gaul. 4000m of climbing tomorrow!
Velo Veneto:
The calm before the storm. Amazing temporale during our dinner tonight, and an incredible lightning show following. Clearing the sky for tomorrow's ride!
Velo Veneto:
Climbing the Grappa, conquering the world. Another great day on this fantastic mountain!
Velo Veneto:
Some of our guests have been around a while and traveled to some interesting places and via unusual methods. All in the name of great rides.
Velo Veneto:
After a few days in the mountains and a Gran Fondo, a recovery ride through the vineyards of prosecco country was in order.
Velo Veneto:
OK, one more from our Monte Grappa ride. So lucky to have this mountain in our backyard! #italysucksdontcome
Velo Veneto:
Asolo for dinner tonight. It'll do in a pinch. Outdoor dining, blue skies, cobblestones. #italysucksdontcome
Velo Veneto:
It's always better to ride above the clouds...
Velo Veneto:
Rather than look at the gray clouds covering what seems like all of Europe now, I think we're due for a few shots from our recent Monte Grappa ride. It was a most perfect day. Enjoy!
Velo Veneto:
Our last riders to the grid for today's la Pinarello. Who's that behind us? Gotta wake up a little earlier to beat us, @ingambatours! :) In boca al lupo tutti!
Velo Veneto:
This one is for @jeredgruber and @ashleygruber
Velo Veneto:
Benvenuti in Italia, Jeff! Good to have you back, and it looks like you're about to bring the good weather with you! Looking forward to a Monte Grappa with you tomorrow....
Velo Veneto:
In what has quickly become a tradition, we're gathered in the TV room for the #TDF and a tartufo affugato. #mmmmmmmm
Velo Veneto:
Marostica Castle. Blue sky. Warm temps. Fast riders. Good friends. Perfect day... again. #italysucksdontcome
Velo Veneto:
Gelato just wouldn't be the same without her. Grazie @ariannafiordaliso!
Velo Veneto:
We rode in between raindrops for three hours today, dodged most of them, and set a few PRs racing the local U23 team up a climb. Or, just another great day at Velo Veneto.
Velo Veneto:
Somebody seems pretty pleased with his choice of pizza tonight. #familyweek2014
Velo Veneto:
Why is the food at the Hotel Monte Grappa so good? Maybe it's the garden out back where they grow their own vegetables. #realfood #fresh
Velo Veneto:
Capesante, risotto, and agnello. Grazie Osteria Bella Vista!
Velo Veneto:
Capesante, risotto, and agnello. Grazie Osteria Bella Vista!
Velo Veneto:
Capesante, risotto, and agnello. Grazie Osteria Bella Vista!
