I'd like to make a big thing out of it. Start with Eroica, spend some time around Florence and then end around Lake Cuomo. Typically, the Giro di Lombardia is two weeks after Eroica. It would be cool to the Ghisallo climb and maybe Stelvio on the old bike and then watch the youngsters on the new bikes.
Have you done the Dairyland Dare? 100, 200 or 300K of descent climbing in Wisconsin. Should get you ready for your trip in 2013.
When you get to Tuscany, stay as long as the money can hold out.
My wife and I have wonderful memories of our last visit.
As for the Dare, no I have not.
I'll google this, and I thank you for the heads up.
Our little band of merrymakers piled the miles on this year, so we are on the lookout for fun.
I'm about three months out from being in decent Almonzo 100 condition, but I will definitely get my registration in for next year.
I have to build a bike this winter, maybe a Rawlands rSogn.
http://almanzo100.com/