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.

Done. Next one please

Livigno was close but it does not make any sense. As the old guys in Interlaken promised stable weather for the next three days and I can see the stars now, i proceed towards Merano.

Can make a delicious dinner. 

You don’t believe me? Take your bike into the high, very high mountains, cycle some of them. And before your last climb of the day, eat this for dinner. Then you gonna understand!

Right. To stay warm when descending in the evenings amd at night! Lucky me, every single piece of equipment is in use, except the lasr pair of socks.

This smile is dedicated to Ivan, also!

On the way to Italy. Looking forward for proper caffè!

Calm, peaceful. Strong impressions.

On my way to Italy. My legs feel like a chewing gum without any taste left. I definitely paid credits to yesterday.

Nevermind. Fighting Albulapass now, after Oberalppass, this morning. Let you know later!