Wow. What a week. Suffered, but never quit. Sud and Beetle are the creme de la creme of riding buddies. No tantrums, no tears, no flat tires, no quiting.

La Bici fixed my stem today, and gave me a couple of drop out bolts on top of it. Alitalia bent my second and last chain ring, ordered a new one on e-bay this morning.

On a bit of an emotional anti-climax now, I must admit. Last week was once in a lifetime; just ask my wife.

Thanks to Sud for the organizing, driving and translating.

Pedala, Pedala e Pedala.

Slocolnago