I was planning a day off, but the electricians who were coming to the apartment to look at some work called at 2:30, when they were supposed to be here at 2, to say it would be 4:30. So, rather than sitting around getting slightly angry waiting for them, I decided on a quick ride. Monte Morello jumped into my brain, as I know it is around 1:45 to ride the route. I figured I had 2 hours, but by the time I got going, I only had 1-1/2 hours. I enjoyed the climb to Pratolino, then stopped for water, and checking the time, I knew it was time to go. The remaining climb to Monte Morello is really nice, around 2%, and you can really push it. I did, and by the time I was descending, after walking around the serious frana, I arrived in Sesto Fiorentina with around 20 minutes to get home on time. Well, as I am super anal about time, it was time for a time trial effort. (wow, that is a lot of times to use time in one sentence, and it just seems to keep happening) I really pushed it from Sesto to the apartment and was at the door to the building with 3 minutes to spare. It made me feel good, anyway. Ciao a tutti.
Via Bolognese, Pratolino, Monte Morello, Sesto, a Casa. by ridingwithcosimo at Garmin Connect - Details
Another one of my favorite water fountains in Pratolino.
I have no idea why this photo turned out so fuzzy, but
included it anyway. I guess this is what happens when
I try to get "arty" with the bike in the photo.
Some serious frana (rough road) at the closure on the Monte
Morello road. It is only a 25 meter walk around it, so it makes
the road perfect for riding now, with little or no traffic. Sweet!
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