La Crosetta's a perennial favorite- an 1100 meter altitude gain, tortuous curves and continuously varying gradient lead to surprises ...

I looked back through the blog and found I'd climbed  Pala Barzana (842m) from the east only twice this year.  I shouldn't neglect i...

One last ascent of Col Alto before the snows arrive. Sunny and cold out- a perfect day. I cruised down to Pedemonte (164m) and headed up. I ...

The torrential rains have finally stopped. We were very lucky though, with no flood victims as in Genova.  We escaped with only some landsli...

Dusted off the Trek 1220 my friend Clint gave me a few years ago and headed for school in Pordenone, 28 km away.  It was overcast and quite ...

Castelmonte is a sanctuary/fortress between Cividale and Slovenia.  At 618 meters it's visible for miles from surrounding valleys and ...

Set out this morning intending to climb Pala Barzana (842m) from Poffabro.  I rode through Maniago, then the fantastic gorge of Bus di Colv...

I wish I had a more exciting story to tell about my injury, like this fellow:    But my accident was quite lame.  I'm on a drug to ...

Pian dei Buoi is a lovely meadowy area on the shoulders of the Marmarole Group above Lozzo di Cadore, with fantastic views of surrounding pe...