October 16, 2019
Day 28 - Bressanone to Trento
Cruising with Ruben and the Jets
What else could you call a day where you are basically riding downhill all day.
In general, old rail trails and or river bank rides aren't the most thrilling. When you combine the two you have the potential for a forgetful day. However when you throw those two things together into very narrow valley in the Italian Alps and then add in beautiful sunshine and a little help form the wind, the equation changes completely.
This was a day of effortless pedalling through amazingly beautiful terrain dotted with centuries old villages. What more can I say, the elevation profile on the map and the pics say it all.
A huge shout out to the folks in Trentino who have taken the old rail infrastructure and made perfect bike trails out of them. Build it and they will come.
We had our 'fastest' day of the trip and were at our B&B (in a very narrow little alley just off the main square in Trento) at 4:30. About the only hiccup we had in the entire day was at dinner when I reverted to form and wandered the streets, (indecisively) checking out every restaurant before finally deciding on one. This drives the rest of our tour group bonkers!
Made a good pick though, so all was forgiven.
Song of the Day, Me and Armini by Emiliana Torrini
'Some people think that I'm ... heading for a meltdown'
Arriving in Trento it finally felt like we were in Italy. It only has one name, not two, most people are speaking Italian, not German. This song has always seemed so Italy to me ... but careful ... Emeiliana's from Iceland .. and this is Trento -Alto Adige ... not really Italy ... yet. Anyway, lovely song and K was heading for a meltdown with me by dinner time!
And for those who thought that today's title foreshadowed a FZ classic, well you will just have to wait.
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Today's ride: 107 km (66 miles)
Total: 1,942 km (1,206 miles)
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5 years ago
You guys are amazing ... ride, write your own (great) journal with videos complete with soundtracks ... and still find the time to read and comment on our ride! Appreciate the feedback ... and just had a quick look at your trip in Spain ... the vultures look very cool. Spain hasn't been much on our radar ... but we are really starting to appreciate the tremendous food scene in the various regions ....we may follow your crumb trail!
5 years ago
Dave Anderson
2 years ago
Thank you for the very kind comments. So sorry to hear about your health setbacks. Both Kirsten and I hope you're able to get on the trails again. The rides around the Italian Lakes and the Dolomites would equal the CARR, we hope you get the opportunity to ride them and compare for yourself.
Regards, Kirsten & Lyle
2 years ago