(left) La Moser, 2004.

The summer of 2005 will be remembered for its uncharacteristic weather. Both the Moser and the Girolaguna rides took place on cold, rainy days--what a shame. Having had my fill of being wet, cold, and miserable, I stayed home, as did everyone else I know.

(note the bad habit of almost everyone in the photo: when riding in a group, your hands should always be on the hoods or drops, ready to brake in an instant).

(left) GF Pinarello, 2002. Approaching the Sella di Arfanta, a little climb with an 18% section. The following year year it was done from the opposite direction--it's even harder!

(below) GF Pinarello, 2001. San Lorenzo, a lovely but scorching little climb that has everyone stopping for water...both to drink and to douse themselves with. It wasn't on the route for a few years, but returned to the long course in 2006, and will be on the short course in 2009.

(left) GF Pinarello 2000, near Rolle (the town, not the pass).

(below) GF Pinarello, 2000. The start/finish line is in Treviso,
in front of the renowned Pinarello store.

(above) Racing through Vittorio Veneto, one of my favorite cities. There's no time to admire the picturesque piazza though.

(right) GF Pinarello, 1999, Le Mire. The event was first run in 1997 to celebrate "Nani" Pinarello's 75th birthday. I've ridden eight editions.

(right) GF Campagnolo, 1998, On the final climb, the
legendary Croce D'Aune pass.

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