After a bunch of lazy lazy Italians drafted me on my way to Ora Auer, I have to fully recharge. This was a pure race. 

It is not just a prejudice, they are just lazy. Anyway I enjoyed. Now I recharged and then I slowly gonna climb up to passo di giao.

Nothing else. Physically My body knows and remembers all the alpine passes that we took together, minimum ten until today.

BUT, being here pays for all that pain. Sitting outside on the road and having REAL caffè provides the necessary counterweight for my inner balance. One more day in Switzerland might have provided some serious trouble to me. This is past now.

Feeling still empty after yesterdays midnight ride, but just good.

Finishing my breakfast now, then heading further south towards Bolzano.

Just arrived in Merano. What a never ending ride. 

Put my head on a wall for two minutes while continuing balancing the bike. Now sleep for 2-3 hrs, hopefully!

Good night.

This brings a whole new/ unbeatable perspective in this competition!

And Pasta Dolce con crema

Welcome in paradise!!!

If I still make it to Meran this night, not sure yet.