2011ItalianJob

What a fantastic trip. Great country, great places to stay, ideal company! He's to France 2012. By for now!

Day 7 + we leave the most beautiful setting possible. The lake is totally still and peaceful. 65 miles to Milan, 1st 20 along the lake

Mave decides he is going to swim across to the restaurant for dinner. Get out the harpoons! yfrog.com/j2zcftj

Sorry the boys spoilt the view of Lake Como yfrog.com/nxa7kkhj

Day 6 complete - the most stunning route into the Alps and along Lake Como. Truly breathtaking views. 66 miles. Just 1 x day to complete

We say bye bye to Monza. Superb hotel. By the way we have yet to see a cloud all week!

Day 6 and off up into the Alps around Lake Como then down to the northerly tip of the Lake for our overnight stay!

Pete wins his 2nd tosser award. He asked if he could send a "twit" (he bloody is the ...) and has yet to get his GPS to find a destination!

10 beers please .... yfrog.com/h7pnhdlqj

Where's the other girls .... ? yfrog.com/melxihgj

Relatives show up unexpectedly in Monza ... yfrog.com/kg8jniaj

Andy contemplates days 6 and 7 ... yfrog.com/o0levafj

Schleck 1 and 2 chill after the cycle to Monza yfrog.com/h7dxjbmwj

Where was the "mare" when she was needed? yfrog.com/nxcsmgmj

Day 5 a breeze vs Thursday Killer. Just a pleasant 60 miles up to Monza, North West of Milan. Hotel is part Horse Ranch (mates for Steve)

Shock. I was Tosser of the Day for delaying the start by 30 mins. I was supervising the Bev Sis 2nd attempt at fixing my puncture. Sabotage?

Its true, you can take a "Horse" to water! yfrog.com/kj9razjj

No obvious tosser candidates ....... could be an outsider! Piacenza is an old walled Italian City x

Jesus that was hard. Over 100 miles, 31 degrees C, several hills. The Daddy and Neil did even more. Respect. We are all totally knackered

Day 4 will be toughest by far. 100 miles inc 3 x climbs in the Appenines. Men and boys ........ report later! Piacenza here we come!