Tag: Il Lombardia

One from the vaults: Postcard from Como

Posted on 02/10/2020 by Sheree

Although we’ve not visited for a few years, in the past we’ve gone to watch the last so-called Classic bike race of the season around the wonderful Lake Como in early October. Here’s a re-run of our trip in 2016. One of the many… Continue Reading “One from the vaults: Postcard from Como”

Category: Cycling, Sport, TravelTags: Bike Racing, Como, Cycling, Esteban Chaves, Il Lombardia, Italian Lakes, WorldTour

Missing Il Lombardia

Posted on 14/10/2018 by Sheree

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Yesterday, was the race of the falling leaves, one of the five Monuments (major Classics races) of the cycling season. We should’ve been there enjoying the live racing, drinking Aperol Spritzs in some of our favourite cafes and appreciating the wonderful scenery. We weren’t… Continue Reading “Missing Il Lombardia”

Category: Cycling, Sport, TripsTags: Alassio, Aperol Spritz, Bergamo, Como, Il Lombardia, La Dolce Vita, Lake Como, Race of the Falling Leaves, Thalassotherapy

Falling leaves

Posted on 17/10/2017 by Sheree

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We were recently in Como to watch what I regard as the last race of the cycling season, Il Lombardia, also known as the race of falling leaves. The weather was glorious and while there were fallen leaves most of these were dead from… Continue Reading “Falling leaves”

Category: TripsTags: Como, Il Lombardia, La Dolce Vita, Lake Como, Race of the Falling Leaves

Postcard from Il Lombardia

Posted on 08/10/2015 by Sheree

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