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BS was trying to save money by only using only the even number gears , this led to a somewhat jerky ride but no breakfast was revisited . Music was eventually provided by BG , such was the quality of his playlist that several pairs of noise cancelling headphones appeared to block out classics such as “Come down the mountain kate “<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eventually Arrived at the Greif Hotel now known as the Good Greif Hotel . <\/p>\n\n\n\n Unpacked and out straight away for a recce of bike shop and restaurant , early bed as everyone wrecked . <\/p>\n\n\n\n Day 1 of cycling , a taster route agreed by Doc L who had initially circulated a route of the Maratona Dles Dolomites which struck fear into the rest of us and so a variety of less scary routes were forthcoming .<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sun shone , Factor 50 all round , a beautiful spin , a bit surprised by volume of traffic especially motorbikes <\/p>\n\n\n\n Home in time for swim and sauna and a pre dinner beer <\/p>\n\n\n\n Next day up and at it , forecast was a bit dodgy with promised rain , so I packed my secret weapons <\/p>\n\n\n\n Started well , a wee shower at mid point and we thought we had escaped . The Banker was in top form taking all the KOMs with ease . However after a stop for a well deserved coffee the heavens opened and it was freezing , hailstones , thunder , the lot for the last climb and descent , My secret weapons of waterproof trousers and shoe covers came out to much hilarity but I suspect some envy! <\/p>\n\n\n\n A Fabulous day out all bar the hypothermia for those inadequately prepared , back for a swim , sauna and more! Late to dinner for a feed of pasta and several litres of Rosso de la casa , Slept well <\/p>\n\n\n\n Day Three on paper was a repeat of distance and elevation of day 2 but forecast was excellent and there were a couple of mighty climbs . Started badly by heading in the wrong direction but got sorted after a few km , started on a very busy unpleasant road . but soon got to a still busy but very pleasant road to top of first climb wher coffe and cake were eagerly consumed , the second bi climb the Giau pass ….phew what an effort with BS leading the way on his 32 county legs . Bikes had to be back for 5.30 so Doc L cracked the whip although we did manage a quick stop for a toastie before the last climb which was 100% nicer in the sun than on the previous day . BS took ( stole ) the sprint after lulling us into a false sense of security with an offer of truce . <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/notthesundayrun.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6965.jpeg\")
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