Paradiso in Piemonte

Franco grins and bears the first day's hills

The roads of Oltrepo are flanked by vineyards

Martino enjoys some well-deserved gelato after lunch at Ruinello

Gary cools off in the pool at Castello San Gaudenzio

Fausto Coppi surveys the hills of Piemonte
from his tomb in Castellania

Larry sees something new every time he makes
the trip to Fausto's tomb.

Martin winds through vineyards toward the 
Marenco winery in Strevi

Carlo Zarri seasons glasses for a Barolo at 
Villa San Carlo in Cortemilia

Villa San Carlo's show cellar makes for a good photo-op.

There's nothing better than an excellent meal 
after a good hard ride

The ride through Roero begins with 
a descent from Castello Santa Vittoria

A three-liter bottle of Barbera d'Alba 
should satisfy the group for a while...

Trattoria Tre Colli in Montechiaro is a pleasant 
lunch-stop in the Monferrato hills.

The alps loom in the background on 
our last ride through Piemonte

Cycling Photos:

Heather Reid