I live in the Netherlands, a very flat country where it can be very windy. Especially in the region where we are from. After a cycling ride last year in the east of our country my friend Bianca got the idea to plan a cycling holiday somewhere in Europe. It didn’t take us long to decide which country and which area. Italy, the Dolomites, the Stelvio pass and surroundings. That’s where we were going! The plans were made and then the long waiting started..

Finally, the day of departure came. After some final preparations we drove off on Wednesday the 20th of June with a car full of baggage and two bikes mounted on the back. Due to the uncertain weather forecasts our suitcases were stuffed with long and short clothing and hot- and cold weather cycling gear. On our way to Italy we stayed at a hotel in a Asperg, Germany. It was very hot in Germany, 34 ° C. After a hot night we continued our journey to the Dolomites, destination Corvara alta Badia.