The rolling emerald hills with small paved roads and sparse traffic seemed like a cyclist's paradise. Part of the challenge was picking the next town and planning a route. Well, we're not going to stay in Arezzo. I want to see the roads because I don't see anything major. Well, there isn't anything major.
Cycling slows the pace of travel and expands the senses.
You can feel the breeze, smell the countryside and listen to village life. It occurred to me that had we been traveling by car, we would never have reached some of these secluded hilltop towns but by bike we could head further up small cobblestone streets and into the town squares where we could meet and try to talk with the locals. Si, manga buono. Maria benno California com Italia. Straight ahead for a change.