{"id":6725,"date":"2013-05-21T16:48:00","date_gmt":"2013-05-21T14:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cris.lovell-smith.com\/trips\/?p=6725"},"modified":"2013-05-23T17:58:27","modified_gmt":"2013-05-23T15:58:27","slug":"dolomites-day-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cris.lovell-smith.com\/trips\/2013\/05\/dolomites-day-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Dolomites Day 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

We rode up over passo Fedaia in the morning, a 600 m-ish climb from the holiday house. The weather was a little dubious but it held out for the climb. We then had a big descent that took us to a coffee shop. I had one of those tasty Italian hot chocolates that have the consistency of pudding. Then it was off up passo san Pellegrino and then a descent in more dubious weather down to the valley. We rode back up the valley to Canazei where we had started.<\/p>\n

\"Thomas<\/a>\"Cris<\/a><\/p>\n

Above left: We wrapped up warm and headed off from our holiday house for some cycling goodness. We started with a 600 m climb up to the Fedaia pass where it snowed every so slightly on us. Above right: We reached our first pass and it was rather cold…<\/p>\n

\"Thomas<\/a>\"Marco<\/a><\/p>\n

Above left: We had a 1200 m climb up to Passo San Pellegrino. The climb was fairly easy for most of the ride at around 6%-ish but has a nasty 18% section. We had a bit of hail on the way up but managed to marginally avoid the worst of the weather. Above right: We took a few photos at the pass and then wrapped up warm(er) before heading down the other side avoiding most of the oncoming rain.<\/p>\n

\"Cycling<\/a>\"Marco<\/a><\/p>\n

Above left: The sun shone on us as we rode the last few kms back to Canazei. Above right: Marco has a short nap in the sun after we returned.<\/p>\n

Dolomites Day 1 \u2013 Time: 04:06:31 Dst: 87.9 km Avg: 21.4km\/h <\/abbr>Max: 68.0km\/h Ascent: 2174 m<\/abbr><\/p>\n