Paradiso in Piemonte

The poppies are still blooming for the first day's ride through Oltrepo Pavese

Jim and Cheryl pause by the ancient church in Fortunago

Our group dinner at Castello San Gaudenzio begins with an aperitivo

Earth from the cols of Izoard and Galibier is entombed next to Fausto Coppi
at his home in Castellania

CycleItalia presents Piero Coppi with a team polo-shirt 
on our pilgrimage to Castellania

Larry passes out cookies on the road from Cervesina to Asti

Angelina guides our visit to Italian cycling's new "Museo dei Campionissim

Riding past a medieval tower on a high ridge in the Langhe mountains

Carlo explains the secrets of great wine in his cellar in Cortemilia

Rest day in the artists' colony of Bergolo

A beautiful day in Barolo country near Serralunga di Alba

Cycling Photos:

Heather Reid