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Giro d’Italia Stage 17 Chieti to Blockhaus, Abruzzo

Back in December 2008 I wrote a post indicating that the Giro d’Italia was coming to Abruzzo. Well tomorrow is the day. The stage is set for an emotional race with Dennis Menchov leading the Spoltore born Danilo Di Luca by 39 seconds. With a route entirely in Abruzzo, from Chieti to Blockhaus, and the [...]

Skiing in Abruzzo

On the desk beside me is The Guide to Cross-Country Skiing, published by Abruzzo Promozione Turismo Regionale.  It’s written by Stefano Ardito who appears to have written many books on mountaineering (assuming it is the same Stefano Ardito).

Confession time: I know very little about skiing.  OK, I know what it is, and I remember watching Alberto Tomba [...]

Giro d’Italia 2009 in Abruzzo

The 2009 Giro d’Italia has two stages in Abruzzo. (Here is the full list of stages.)  Stage 17 (map, profile) on Wednesday 27th May is a short 79km run which will start in Chieti, then on to Pescara, Francavilla al Mare,  before finishing on top of the steep Blockhaus ascent.  The following day, Thursday 28th May, [...]