Bella Italia - Being Alive - CycleBlaze

March 31, 2022

Bella Italia

Day 41 - Nice to Sanremo

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Nice.
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Wow, what a day! Maybe the most beautiful of the trip so far. Great weather, incredible views, no calamities.

The sun shone as we climbed out of Nice. It was a pretty spicy climb too, from sea level up to about 650 metres in not very many kilometres. There were some crazy 10%+ sections I had to push for a little while, but most of it was really enjoyable, and there were lots of lycra lads bombing down and flying up to share it with.

We went up...
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And up.
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Into the clouds!
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The clouds were warm in the cooler mountain air, a little puff of steam.

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The views were incredible, the sea looked so inviting in its myriad blues and greens. The descent back down to the sea was fun too - not too steep!

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So far, Italy has made a great impression. The weather helps, but the landscape, the sea, the people, the atmosphere, all good so far. We stopped for a drink and wi-fi, and were given a free plate of delicious snacks! We don't speak any Italian, which is a bit embarrassing, but the warm welcome is making us keen to learn.

Today's ride: 55 km (34 miles)
Total: 1,479 km (918 miles)

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Ali JaryAh the Italians and the food ! Soooooo Lovely ! I can only say the language somewhat confounds me - but would be doable if one stayed there long enough ! So Glad you had the most beautiful day ! X
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