Thanks Rachael!

Thanks Suzanne - and I was very glad to descend the hill on dry roads early in the day!

Thanks Scott! And I’m always happy to scout things out - let me know if you have any questions, etc. Wishing you good weather fir the climb

Thanks Rich!

Great photos and congratulations on doing so well on the climb! It looks like there was a very steep part, was it a tunnel?

Great photo!

What are you using to take your photographs? The equipment you carry between yours ears is probably the most important, but the equipment between your hands makes it easier for those of us with lesser talent.

The photos are not just just gorgeous, they evoke all of the senses.

Wow! Congratulations on a big day of cycling!

Congratulations, and thanks for debugging the route for us! We’re taking notes.

Congratulations on completing the big climb! Sorry you didn't have better weather for it, though. Even on my e-bike I found it quite challenge, and also rewarding. How fortunate that you had a room in Mallnitz considering the weather. You wouldn't want to do the lovely descent damp and chilled.

Yes it is a Salsa Cutthroat. It's my friend Kitty's bike. She really likes it and I'm sure would be happy to talk to you about it. If you'd like, send me an email and I'll introduce you to each other by text.

I was checking out the white bike; I think it’s a Salsa Cutthroat.

As Paul wrote, you’re DEFINITELY not alone. Last night I almost did the same thing. In the middle of trying to get everything organized, I put my wallet in a different place than usual and almost, almost lost it. It turned out to have fallen between the car seat and car door. 2 inches further and I would have been in the same place as you. So sorry this happened - here’s hoping the rest of your trip goes smoothly to make up for it!

I’m loving your trip, so scenic and bike-friendly, and then there’s streudel.

Dedicated bike tunnel 💗