Gallery
14 Aug 2006 · La Smita, just beyond the pass: Michael freezing while Tao keeps filming—24.7 miles.
14 Aug 2006 · Joe zips up, bundled like an Eskimo, for the long descent from the San Bernardino Pass at La Smita.
14 Aug 2006 · San Bernardino, 28.7 miles in, 1,615m above sea level.
14 Aug 2006 · The third hairpin of the descent at Viganaia, 31.1 miles in.
14 Aug 2006 · Many hairpins still to come between Viganaia and Pian San Giacomo.
14 Aug 2006 · Part of the very long downhill, approaching Ara.
14 Aug 2006 · Roveredo—50.5 miles in, 292m above sea level.
14 Aug 2006 · View from the bridge over the River Moesa at San Vittore.
15 Aug 2006 · SD video of today's ride, upscaled to 4K - 2025 Full Remaster including huge clarity and detail improvement and video stabilisation
15 Aug 2006 · Cosy room 417 at Bellinzona Youth Hostel
15 Aug 2006 · A distinctly Italian feel inside Bellinzona Youth Hostel
15 Aug 2006 · Bellinzona Youth Hostel—once the Sisters of Menzingen’s girls’ boarding school; converted in 2002
15 Aug 2006 · Preparing to leave Bellinzona Youth Hostel
15 Aug 2006 · Michael leaves Bellinzona Hospital, sent to the only open pharmacy for antibiotics
15 Aug 2006 · Michael finally collects antibiotics at Sagittario Pharmacy, Bellinzona
15 Aug 2006 · Station Avenue, Old Bellinzona, with the Catholic church on the right
15 Aug 2006 · Bellinzona station
15 Aug 2006 · Liquid refreshment at Preonzo on a scorching day, 10.1 miles in
15 Aug 2006 · Via Stazione, Giornico—24.5 miles in
15 Aug 2006 · Classic Swiss tunnelling between Anzonico and Chironico after a roadside lunch—25.9 miles in
15 Aug 2006 · Joe ponders a cool-down at Via Gerra playground, Faido—31.5 miles in
15 Aug 2006 · Joe feels cooler now at Faido
15 Aug 2006 · Michael cools off at Via Gerra playground, Faido
15 Aug 2006 · Rodi-Fiesso reservoir—35.3 miles in