Fundraising for Cancer Research UK.

Italian Lakes - 11th to 16th of September 2018, 526km tour of the Italian Lakes so plenty of climbing (7461m) and scenery everywhere. I'm riding this as part of a group of like-minded riders.

Day 1 – Arrive in Milan and transfer to Novara

Day 2 – Novara to Stresa - Approximate cycling distance 98km / 743m ascent

Day 3 – Stresa to Como - Approximate cycling distance 114km / 1339m ascent

Day 4 – Como to Lovere - Approximate cycling distance 157km / 3394m ascent, quote from Imp Adventure's Web site:

"At this point we will tackle the cyclist’s pilgrimage - the Madonna del Ghisallo, named after the patron saint of cycling and climbs 500m at an average gradient of 9%, to a chapel and museum (with a café) at the top of the hill. Those who take on the challenge, will be rewarded with an incredible descent over approximately 10 miles, where we will join the main route on our way towards Lecco."

Day 5 – Lovere to Verona - Approximate cycling distance 157km / 1985m ascent

I shall be doing a 400km ride and a 600km ride for the Audax Award Super Randonneur. These will be in the summer months hoping for warmer weather.

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