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Be a good winner. I have a song in my heart but I can't remember the words. Live each day as if it’s your first. Dance like no-one’s watching. An open mind is an open heart. Life is a train to somewhere; jump on and enjoy the ride. Life is a merry-go-round and one day … Continue reading Julian’s Fortune Biscuits

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In which I take a wrong turning through a 4km tunnel, eventually conquer the hardest climb ever, am moved by a memorial to Marco Pantani, eat a Twix, negotiate a steep descent, consume 6 delicious loin chops, treat myself to a gelati and have a distressing encounter with a rolling electric shutter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_MSbP4k_zo&t=6s

In which I climb a pass made famous by Andy Hampsten, observe copious amounts of snow and ice, espy a monument to Italian fallen, enjoy a fabulous fast descent and wander around Bormio with Ros, searching for cycle jerseys and tat (which is in short supply). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5wGU3gaKLA&t=37s

In which I climb through 47 hair-pin bends, meet a photographer from Kingston, employ some fruity language, am plagued by motor-cycles, view a stunning waterfall, observe people skiing, make some offensive observations about middle-aged men in sports cars and visit a rather odd cafe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojSM76DXU7k&t=15s

In which I complete the Sellaronda route of the Maratona, film a Bradley Wiggins Pinarello bike, am plagued by motor-bikes, hide from the weather, observe a strange game of catch, am taunted by an unfeasibly large dog, consume another pizza, laugh at an unfortunate accident, encounter a group of nuns and am almost wiped out … Continue reading Cycling in the Dolomites – day 3 – Sellaronda

In which I struggle up the Passo Giau, encounter some beautiful scenery, climb the Campolongo and have an unfortunate encounter with a waiter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRk0-ka_qw8&t=21s