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Posted on July 18, 2011 by

Sherie and I are home safely. We had some long days after the Maratona, although we used Monday as a rest and organization day to recover from the efforts of the race. I will say that by Monday evening Sherie … Continue reading →

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Sherie’s Maratona Official Results

Posted on July 16, 2011 by

The official results for the 2011 Maratona dles Dolomiti are posted here: http://services.datasport.com/2011/velo/maradolo/#Marke5 Sherie was 249 out of 313 total women in the middle version, the 106 km. She was 9 out of 15 for her age group: http://services.datasport.com/2011/velo/maradolo/RANG163.HTM Thanks … Continue reading →

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Ben’s Maratona Official Results

Posted on July 15, 2011 by

The official results for the 2011 Maratona dles Dolomiti are posted here: http://services.datasport.com/2011/velo/maradolo/#Marke5 Ben was 3237 out of 4240 total men in the longest version, the 138 km. He was 172 out of 285 for his age group: http://services.datasport.com/2011/velo/maradolo/RANG177.HTM All riders … Continue reading →

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Maratona Livin’ 7/10

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

I haven’t written in a few days, over the weekend, during which Sherie and I spent in Corvara for the Maratona dles Dolomities weekend festivities. The photo record to is a bit spotty for Sunday, as Ben was busy being … Continue reading →

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Selle Ronde 7/8

Posted on July 9, 2011 by

Sherie has been doing the math on the average speed and time limits for the cutoffs for the various Maratona courses. She feels she has the strength to complete the entire ride, but may not be able to do it … Continue reading →

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Active Rest Day 7/7

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

This mornings skies were cloudy, obscuring the Dolomite spires above. The forecast was for showers. So Sherie and Ben opted to do an “active recovery” day. That meant a fairly leisurely breakfast, and dressed in our matching red ICC jerseys … Continue reading →

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Cortina for Lunch 7/5

Posted on July 6, 2011 by

Sherie and Ben had stayed in Cortina during our previous visit to the Dolomites. As the second loop of the Maratona passes near there, Ben thought he could lure Sherie to ride to Cortina for lunch and scout the route … Continue reading →

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Public Transport with Bike Boxes 6/30

Posted on July 1, 2011 by

As many know, buses and trains are well subsidized transport alternatives in Europe; Italy is no exception. Sherie and I rode two trains from Bossano to Bolzano, local trains that stop often. Probably 150 km, 8.80 Eu per person. The … Continue reading →

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Prosecco-Follina 6/29

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

For Sherie and Ben, and co-visitors Mike and Lexi, today was to be the last ride from the ICC. Last evening we celebrated by toasting with Prosecco sparkling wine, a very light and refreshing libation for a warm summer evening. … Continue reading →

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Castelfranco Veneto 6/28

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

Todays ride was to a Giessegi cycle clothing building outside Castelfranco Veneto. From what Ben could tell from the corner where they kept us, Giessegi uses this building to apply the colorful prints to cycle clothing. George is able to … Continue reading →

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