Ramblings of a retiree in France
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
Posted on 14/10/2018 by Sheree
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
Posted on 17/10/2017 by Sheree
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
Posted on 08/10/2015 by Sheree
Last week-end was my beloved’s and my maiden Il Lombardia. We’ve visited and cycled in the area many timesĀ but never watched the race live. This year’s edition kicked off in Bergamo, a delightfully historic town with some truly memorable architecture, great shops and restaurantsĀ –… Continue Reading “Postcard from Il Lombardia”
Category: Cycling, TripsTags: Bergamo, Como, Il Lombardia, Vincenzo Nibali