Italian Alps

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Team colors rule as the group prepares to ride 
out of Ariotto towards the Alps

Sunflowers in bloom on the first day's ride

John & Bill enjoy local Pelaverga at 
Ostu Baloss in Saluzzo

Our group dinner at Osto Baloss includes 
a great selection of cheese

A beautiful day at Pian del Re--source of the Po river

Polenta with gorgonzola was part of a perfect 
mountain lunch at Pian della Regina

The group pays homage to Pantani at his monument 
atop Colle Fauniera

Beppe opens the Barbaresco at Hotel La Font in Castelmagno

One of 5 rock tunnels on the lower slops of Colle Sampeyere

Larry and Tom wind their way up Colle Agnello

The candy is sweeter atop Colle Agnello on the 
border between Italy and France

Entering the famous "Casse Desert" on the Col d'Izoard

Bill, Heather, and Bob are photographed by French cyclists 
at the Coppi-Bobet monument on Col d'Izoard

Cycling Photos:

Heather Reid