The second part of our Italian adventure was a cycling trip from Niederdorf, which is about 10 km from the Austrian border, to Maestre, which is by Venice, but on the mainland. The 6 day cycling trip covered 340 km.
We’re starting to discover great Italian food, like Anchovy Bruschetta (mmmmm), and we started having picnics for lunch, with wine, of course. We learned the the Italians do fungi (mushrooms) really, really well – whether in pasta or pizza. One dinner, I had white asparagus with a couple of fried eggs on top. I thought maybe I’m becoming a foodie!
Many cyclists here on e-bikes. But they’re e-bikes that you have to peddle, and they look like hybrids, not the scooter-style that they have in Ontario. Also, the people on them wear helmets, aren’t smoking and don’t look like they’re riding them because they lost their drivers license.
Next stop — Venice!
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Arriving at the train station in the Dolomites from Rome.
The 6 day cycling route
Leaving Niederdorf in the morning. Note the Camino de Santiago crest on the fence by the bike seat.
Along the old rail-trail through the beautiful Dolomites.
Hikers taking in the scenery.
View from our room in Cortina, which is Italy’s largest ski resort.
The trail to Belluno.
The last stage of the Giro d’Italia, arriving in Feltre.
The last stage of the Giro d’Italia, arriving in Feltre.
Walking around in Feltre.
Feltre streets at night.
Riding down through the switchbacks.
Riding down through the switchbacks.
On to Bassano
Big bikers need big beers!
The road to Bassano
Typical cyclist in Bassano
June 28, 2017 at 1:54 am
Great photos!
June 28, 2017 at 4:08 am
Len, pictures are amazing. Colour is brilliant.
June 28, 2017 at 11:52 am
Glad you enjoyed, Len
June 28, 2017 at 12:45 pm
Boy the Dolomites look lovely.
Fabulous photo’s and the winner has to be the girl walking her bike under the portico – I could tell you were interested in composition and not the white jeans!
I also like the two kids eating at the table.
Hey I notice the woman in orange is always in front – guess you’re getting slow in your old age!
June 28, 2017 at 12:52 pm
Huh? What white jeans?
June 28, 2017 at 11:05 pm
Don’t you mean…. Doesn’t Chantal look good in white pants
June 28, 2017 at 11:39 pm
😉
June 28, 2017 at 1:11 pm
Fantastic shots, Len. The Dolomites look lovely in summer. And I bet even more amazing in winter.
June 30, 2017 at 7:32 pm
Thank you Len. This is inspiring!
July 2, 2017 at 1:58 pm
The Dolomites are amazing in the winter. We ran a trip there once.
Your photos are very nice. Such great views of the mountains. I also liked the last pic the best however. Thanks for sharing.
July 10, 2017 at 7:37 pm
Len: you have found your calling – nature photography! I’m floored by the way you’ve captured the beauty of the area, culture, people, …. great energy. Good to see you & Chantalle had a spectacular trip.
July 10, 2017 at 7:42 pm
Yes, we did have a great trip, Lina, but I’m not sure what you mean by “nature photography”.