For Cyclists in Tuscany, Winning Isn’t the Point
10-07-10, 04:55 AM
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For Cyclists in Tuscany, Winning Isn’t the Point
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https://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/07/wo...y.html?_r=1&hp
Next year--I'm making it a strategic imperative to go. Anyone else? Right at the the start of white truffle season, too.
I've got three bikes, and although none are Italian threaded, all qualify being pre-1987 and steel framed.
https://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/07/wo...y.html?_r=1&hp
Next year--I'm making it a strategic imperative to go. Anyone else? Right at the the start of white truffle season, too.
I've got three bikes, and although none are Italian threaded, all qualify being pre-1987 and steel framed.
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I'd love to go, but won't until I retire.
I teach middle school aged students, and I am in my prime time season with them when this event is scheduled.
I have the bike though, a very special vintage Italian racer that sits patiently waiting at my nephew's home in Bavaria.
I just have to be patient.
I teach middle school aged students, and I am in my prime time season with them when this event is scheduled.
I have the bike though, a very special vintage Italian racer that sits patiently waiting at my nephew's home in Bavaria.
I just have to be patient.
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C&V could flood the "race" with American steel as well. 
Do they test your A and B samples for "doping" on too many truffles and Italian wine?
I'm there in a heart beat. I love Italy.
Do they test your A and B samples for "doping" on too many truffles and Italian wine?
I'm there in a heart beat. I love Italy.
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Each trip was better than the one that came before it.
We look forward to broadening our knowledge of southern Italy as well, and are starting to research our options.
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https://www.flammerouge.je/content/6_...ts/leroica.htm
On second thought, the ride is a bit beyond my skill. I will volunteer for the catering crew, however.
On second thought, the ride is a bit beyond my skill. I will volunteer for the catering crew, however.
