Sorry readers for the delay in updates, but those Adriatic coast rides were grueling! After long cycling days, planning the next leg, and sorting dinner—whether cooking in or dining out—I was wiped. But the days ahead are set to be shorter and more enjoyable, so more frequent updates to come.
Since the last blog post I started my cycling along the Adriatic coast, I faced four grueling days, averaging 100 kilometers each. Through rain, wind, and monotonous highways, I just wanted to get through this long section. Little did I know, my real issues would be the discomforts becoming my daily companions. The worst was my bum; daily rides with no rest left it painful as hell to sit on my saddle. I figured out that dropping down into the bars, Tour de France style, shifted my weight forward and offered some relief. But then, the pain migrated to my hands, wrists, and shoulders. Frequent breaks became a necessity. Add to the mix the cold enough weather to numb my toes, leaving me regretting not packing my toe warmers. A dumb mistake.
On the one rain-free day, I faced relentless 15-mile-per-hour head winds for the 100 kilometer day. A flag caught my eye, waving in the wind, and I stopped to capture the moment. It read 'Fanatic'—perhaps a nod to my own relentless drive.
Sandwiched in between the grueling weather were some truly nice, sunny moments. Here's one: a lunch in front of the fountain statue by the church.
Future blogs will dive into my bike specs, my planning process, and a day-in-the-life from start to finish.
Thanks for tuning in.
Leo
12 comments:
Hoping the bad weather is behind you! And bring one of those pistachio cacao bars home.
thanks for the update! find a place with a bathtub 😘You’ve got this.
I LOVED that hello sign – a good omen for sure. Bodes well for the rest of your time in Italy we hope. I'm sorry to hear about your sore bits but consider yourself finger waggled that it could be a message for you to take it a bit more slowly until you're tougher 'down there' – I shouldn't think it'll take too long at the rate you're going. Enjoying the lunches - even the octopus sandwich (you had to have it once on this leg of the journey, as they are SO good) but at least you felt momentarily bad about it. Bring two pistachio bars home! xo
Love reading about your adventures. Hopeful you'll be out of the rain/wind soon! Take care of yourself! ❣️
I would if I could and don’t eat it!
I did find a hotel with an old jacuzzi tub. I figured I fill it and it not work so I took a shower instead and passed out. LTM. Laughing to myself.
I must admit there was a little I cut out of the photo. Just below Leo was RIP. But that was was I going to do that night anyway so it didn’t matter to me.
Thanks Jan, I am finally out of the wind and rain . Atleast for a little while.
Go Jim Go! Glad to hear the rain and wind have subsided!
Glad the rain is over. Do love the videos, they make the trip so much more real for us couch surfing at home. And I'm with Devon - I want some of that chocolate. I found some in Toronto, and also an Ebay site that looks reputable.
OK, didn't mean couch surfing, meant traveling vicariously.
Leonardo. Well done. Reads like you are pushing yourself pretty darn hard! Just maybe, re-adjust your plans??
Enjoy the pistachio bars, octopus sandwiches and all the delights of the day. This is what you hopefully will remember.
Take care. You are amazing!
Best, Hope
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