Originally Posted by KiddSisko

For all you geography, architecture and history buffs, you have to admit that France has nothing on Italy for sheer beauty and visceral impact. That was just incredible seeing Italy from the race coverage pov! Dinner and drinks for the helicopter pilots are on me! Can't say which country this cyclist would prefer to ride around in because I've been to neither, but there's more in Italy I'd like to see in person. Seemed like every inch (or 2.54 centimeters) of every town and city was magical. I certainly can't say that about Woodland Hills or Canoga Park. Maybe Burbank. j/k