The bikes are tied down, car is packed, all ready for the first leg tomorrow. We’ll drive until we’re fed up, find a hotel and arrive in Italy on Saturday.
I’ll keep a blog of our adventures on here.
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Ah, the excitement of setting off on a new bike adventure. 
Looking forward to the words and pictures to come. Safe travels.
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Waiting with baited breath, we are riding to Sorrento in October, looking for more tips…
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Have great trip the both of you. 
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Don’t go via Liverpool 
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Have a safe journey, and a great time, both of you.
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Hope you and Mrs V have an amazing time!
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Yup, have a fantastic trip Mr and Mrs Vulpes:motorcycle:
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Enjoy a fun and safe trip. Might try to squeeze some Dolomite action in on my trip.
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Well, day one. 412 miles in 11(!) hours… We were sat in traffic jams for at least 3 hours. Anyhoo, now at a hotel, 235 miles to go tomorrow.
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Good efforts Wim. Food looks good and the dog is very happy
Drive safe tomorrow.
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Cheers Steve. Tbh it was a pretty knackering day. But hey ho, all for the greater good!
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Day two. Pretty uneventful, just nice driving, few hiccups. The last 20 miles were a bit challenging with the trailer though. Very bendy roads, meeting lorries and buses was “interesting” 
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Now at our destination, home for two weeks.
Added bonus: a locked garage for bikes and trailer!
Now happy with a beer and good views!
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I know it will be tough but do try and enjoy the stunning scenery, great weather and beautiful company 
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Glad you have arrived safely Wim. What a beautiful place and the pizza looks good as well.
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First ride today. We took it at a leisurely pace, so as to give Jefta (mrs. V) the opportunity to get her “mountain legs” as it were. A beautiful day.
Continued on for a bit, and then stopped for a beverage.
Jefta then announced she hadn’t had enough, could we not venture out for an hour longer?
Of course! We then set course for the Passo Sella, which turned into a baptism by fire - switchback after switchback after… A (literally) very steep learning curve for her, but she passed with flying colours!
At the top: 2.218 metres.
We then had some lunch before heading back.
All in all 90 miles, which doen’t sound like much, but took 5 hours.
Brilliant day.
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Absolutely stunning scenery 
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Agreed - riding up to those high peaks is awe-inspiring!
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