Paradiso in Piemonte

The first coffee stop of the trip at Felizzano

Marty, Tom, and Greg cruize toward Gavi on day one.

Snagging a salami from the cantina to taste with Villa Sparina Brut, Gavi

A smiling Christiano at the outdoor garden bar at Villa Sparina

Keeping the gelato lady busy with affogato al caffe in Novi Ligure

Giannone rides past a medieval watch tower on the way to Cortemilia

Heather and Larry and Carlo in the cantina at Villa San Carlo

Homemade tagliatelle at hotel Vetta delle Langhe in Mombarcaro

Jim makes himself a caprese sandwich at our picnic in Barbaresco

Chatting with the locals in La Morra, Barolo wine country

The rolling hills of Roero

Squadra Cycle Italia ready for the final ride

Cycling Photos:

Heather Reid