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Passo Giau, Duran & Tre Cime di Lavaredo
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Dolomites Tour Operator
Wonderful story from Alex. I rode the Duran and Giau last sunday at the Granfondo DolomitiStars 135 km with over 3000 m. diff. in altitude. As you “tasted” the asphalt on the Sella, I had to do it on the Giau downhill, but still finished 25th overall.
Great story, Alex, very well written. I felt like I was right there, and it left me wanting to finally get myself a road bike and go find some passes to climb. If only the Dolomites were closer!
And Dan/Janine, that last photo is fantastic.
Gabe and Igor, thanks for the comments ad reading! And thank you Team Patitucci for amazing pics and tour guiding! Keep it in the dog Igor!
Alex,
You certainly left your mark in the Dolomites- the mountains. the roads the rivers and the hearts of your friends.You are an inspiration- fly on!
Great article, great website. I read all the posts about cycling in the Dolomites and immediately forwarded them to my fellows.
I found it brutal: somewhere in the middle section I started to laugh when realizing how pathetic I was: 4-5 kmph @ 25 RPM!
I have been there last summer for 10 days, enjoyed every second and dreamed of returning ever since. But this time, with a triple crankset – the compact is just not enugh for me, and my knees.
Thank you for confirming that the Auronzo – Tre Cime climb is so difficult
Do you know if (some) of the passes (Falzarego, Giau, the ones in Sella Ronda) are open in winter too? I’d love to come cycle in December-January, dressed up Himalaya style..
Thank you!
Valentin – Romania