2011ItalianJob

9 x guys cycling around Italy for a week

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What a fantastic trip. Great country, great places to stay, ideal company! He's to France 2012. By for now!

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Day 7 + we leave the most beautiful setting possible. The lake is totally still and peaceful. 65 miles to Milan, 1st 20 along the lake

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Mave decides he is going to swim across to the restaurant for dinner. Get out the harpoons! http://t.co/jXK0OEvd

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Sorry the boys spoilt the view of Lake Como http://t.co/MuFe3XSc

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Day 6 complete - the most stunning route into the Alps and along Lake Como. Truly breathtaking views. 66 miles. Just 1 x day to complete

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We say bye bye to Monza. Superb hotel. By the way we have yet to see a cloud all week!

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Day 6 and off up into the Alps around Lake Como then down to the northerly tip of the Lake for our overnight stay!

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Pete wins his 2nd tosser award. He asked if he could send a "twit" (he bloody is the ...) and has yet to get his GPS to find a destination!

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10 beers please .... http://t.co/RUbrkmgf

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Where's the other girls .... ? http://t.co/rzNbTPK8

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Relatives show up unexpectedly in Monza ... http://t.co/LSLRNpGh

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Andy contemplates days 6 and 7 ... http://t.co/obaHCVMv

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Schleck 1 and 2 chill after the cycle to Monza http://t.co/Lup74VjS

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Where was the "mare" when she was needed? http://t.co/kQ6at7fs

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Day 5 a breeze vs Thursday Killer. Just a pleasant 60 miles up to Monza, North West of Milan. Hotel is part Horse Ranch (mates for Steve)

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Shock. I was Tosser of the Day for delaying the start by 30 mins. I was supervising the Bev Sis 2nd attempt at fixing my puncture. Sabotage?

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Its true, you can take a "Horse" to water! http://t.co/RfQ0GEYq

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No obvious tosser candidates ....... could be an outsider! Piacenza is an old walled Italian City x

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Jesus that was hard. Over 100 miles, 31 degrees C, several hills. The Daddy and Neil did even more. Respect. We are all totally knackered

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Day 4 will be toughest by far. 100 miles inc 3 x climbs in the Appenines. Men and boys ........ report later! Piacenza here we come!