Radicofani
Around 80km, this day crosses around the mountain over the other side towards Umbria into the Oricai Valley with the stunning crate Seines landscape. As you cross the mountain you will see into the distance the dramatic fort built in the 11th century dark ages of Radicofani rising up out of the valley. At radicofani we’ll have lunch, savouring the local ‘Pici’ pasta. After lunch we face the challenge of heading over near the top of the mountain for the second half of the loop.
Around 80km, this day crosses around the mountain over the other side towards Umbria into the Oricai Valley with the stunning crate Seines landscape. As you cross the mountain you will see into the distance the dramatic fort built in the 11th century dark ages of Radicofani rising up out of the valley. At radicofani we’ll have lunch, savouring the local ‘Pici’ pasta. After lunch we face the challenge of heading over near the top of the mountain for the second half of the loop.
Now Grant - it's time to get out of bed - long day ahead.
Well that's very funny Grant - so funny i nearly woke up.
A beautiful morning looking out of the Studio across to Monte Giovi.
Back at Cenno for dinner - all in need of a good meal.
I had been out for an early morning spin down the hill and realised my gears were not running smoothy.
It took Grant to find the problem and with part of a milk bottle top and some insulation tape he managed to get my bike in good shape, though looking a bit poorly.
The first real ride of the trip and we are all ready for a long day. The weather was excellent and we waited on Inaki before setting off.
Further down road and while waiting for the others to catch up it was an opportunity to take a pic of Al and Raph.
And here comes Denzil and Granty.
Al - leading the pack
It was a long climb up into.............and seperated the men from the boys (I will get in trouble for that).
Nice lunch stop - a well earned rest and some pasta was the order of the day.
Monte Amiata in the background - our afternoon destination :))))))))))
Al on climb from Radicofani
Raph with Radicofani in the distance.
Oh look - Al has an opportunity to get some rest while we wait and wait, ooooh and did i say wait, for the rest. We had done a lot of climbing and it had started to take it's toll.
Monte Amiata
Once i arrived at the top of the climb there was still a few hundred yards to go to actually get to the summit. It involved climbing up through the snow and pushing and carrying my bike. The view from the top was awesome though and well worth it.
My bike having a 'Princess Diana' moment
The view was amazing.
As i was walking back down i ran into Grant, Al and Inaki. Grant came back up with me and we had someone take our pics.
Andy - Move back, no bit more to the right, left a bit, yes that's it perfect. Grant thought it would be funny to give me Mickey Mouse ears. Lol - oh how we laughed.
Grant under the cross at top of Monte Amiata.
Look at that view - it's awesome - shame Grant was in the way.
No bell on my head, no mickey mouse ears phew.
Back at Cenno for dinner - all in need of a good meal.
Sunset over Cenno
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