Panorama ride at the Belvedere

September 3, 2023

Tim and I have a very short stay at the Belvedere since we go home on Wed. Tim decided he is not going to ride at all but be a beach bum instead since it so warm and the beach is in full swing unlike later in the month. I on the other hand want to ride so I signed up for the 54km Panorama ride to test out my bike. Having been here before I know the terrain but it is always beautiful and fun to ride. We headed south towards Pesaro today riding through a national park with a panoramic view of the Adriatic and the Pesaro beach. After the coffee stop we had great downhill and flat ride back to Riccione for a wonderful lunch. There is no shortage of amazing food here.

The village of San Giovanni in Marignano a medieval through which ran an old Roman road linking Rome to Rimini. The route was called the Via Flaminia.

Since the soldiers marched along these routes they needed feeding. All through the village are this stones marking underground storage for various provisions.

Our first view of the Adriatic from the park view point

Our coffee stop in Fiorenzuola di Focara. All of the groups came through here at one point.

Signage that this is a bike friendly stop

Unbeknown to Tim and me Ted and Roger are here for the week. Tim spotted them when we arrived yesterday. Here is Roger at coffee break.

The beach at Pesaro covered in beach umbrellas and huts.

My trusty steed for the 2 days. It is a lovely bike and has the same motor system as my bike at home. Sure makes the hills much easier and I can keep up.

Believe it or not I did not buy any new kit but Tim did.

This is the Italy love Canada kit with the maple leaf on the right shoulder and the brim of the hat.

Tonight’s special appetizer around the pool

Tim, Ted and Roger waiting for their choices.

The finished product. Inside one half is ricotta cheese, salami and arugula the other has prosciutto instead of salami. Delicious!

Today's ride: 54 km (34 miles)
Total: 405 km (252 miles)

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