Back In Trebbia
Until a few years ago my weekend cycling were closely related to Trebbia. A group of friends were beautiful and challenging courses but the magnets that drew me to every Saturday south of the Po
Then, I could not even say 'cause, this habit and' come gradually less and I found myself "betray "The Trebbia with Brianza, the paths of the Alexandrian and Oltrepo '.
Saturday, but ', is an excellent forum for meeting and the recovery of a habit and I must say, and it' really worth it. Meet at the parking lot of the usual 9 Travo. The program provides a challenging ride and as mileage (the 100 and 'close) and as a drop (3 packages for a total of just under 2 thousand meters). We start in
4: Andrew, Benjamin, George and me. The gradual approach to the first step of the day, the Cerro, and 'really a summary of the pleasure of going by bike: we chat amiably along lonely roads, moved by gentle ups and downs in the clear air of the morning Settembrini. And so 'I find myself asking why' and 'so' so long that the wheels do not slip up this maze of ups and downs along the knotted Trebbiano, Nure, you have.
Perino get to start our first climb: you go to the pass of Cerro, rising gradually 'through woods and fields this year are bright green even in late summer. The pace and 'quiet and there' s also time to see (Ben) two deer on the edge of a clearing.
Benjamin
The downhill descent and Bettola ' fun and fast but requires much attention, unfortunately, the roads are in poor condition, gravel and potholes everywhere sudden, a gift of the rainy season over-generous.
Bettola down from Cerro
After a brief stop in the square tavern attack is part of the slight slope that leads us to the base of the second roughness' of the day: the pace chapel.
Andrew, George and Ben
This time the climb and 'more' demanding than the Cerro: climb up to little more 'me of 1000, after a quick descent to Pradovera returns you to climb to the top couple of days, the seat share of the generals in 1230.
Andrea and Ben at the chapel.
The rise and 'irregular tear shall be either a short recoveries. It starts to get hot and fatigue is felt. I opt for a low-frequency steady pace, and I'm lucky to enjoy the company of Andrea. Support me throughout the climb and will not stop a second to talk, telling his exploits on the "cross tight". Fortunately, he talks about 'cause I've barely breath to speak with the plaintive "Ah ..."," uh ...." that he, gently, takes as an opportunity to revive the story.
Cosi 'reach the top, with the last stretch in the middle of a pine forest in the fresh and fragrant. From here the descent Pradovera, a brief interlude between woods and meadows, just off the country and the sharp rise of the road.
Pause Coca Cola.
all'Angelone The climb and then to the saddle and the General 'is completely different from previous ones. Suddenly the landscape is not 'more' gently hilly, but it becomes austere alpine. The forests give way to meadows and rocks.
Ben and Andrea Sella of the General
Giorgio in thrust at high altitude. We are in 1230.
Up here 'there is wind, we are between Val and Val Nure Trebbia and we expect the long descent to Bobbio.
down towards Coli
by Bobbie missing only the last part of the return in Travo, a long flat piece of ground in a row that we ordered. And 'the sun came out and started getting hot, as usual the last few kilometers are the most' hard.
Back at the parking block Garmin 95 km to 1890 m in altitude. Not bad for me, as it was by the legendary Cornizzolo not put in a knapsack around more 'than 60 kilometers.
But I really enjoyed both. From the chatter going to fly solo by the legendary Cerro Andrea to signs, explanations of Benjamin Valtrebbia Touring Club, to the beats of Giorgio (strong professional cyclist in Piacenza GFColnago for inspection - at least this is' what 3 kind elderly ladies who think they got this information from the Andrea restaurant bar Pass the chapel.).
So I go back, if I'm home for a few more around all right 'if I come back!
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