A Heroic Finish - not such a good look

Tut!

Baa Baa CAP Sheep...

Chief Crusader finds a new vocation as a mobile shepherd...

Cake STANEVAL admires the potential.,.

And the team races on to second breakfast!

OMG!

45 mins from first pic to second - 6km, 300 m of climb and gradients of 20%!

It's not about the breakfast but...

At last a breakfast worthy of Heroes! 

And now for the team brief

End of Day 3...

Colin, if you are reading this, the Chief Crusader says that you should be working harder... And yes, I will try and blog more pictures of the cycling and less of pictures of cake. I am pleased to report that the Northern Crusader found a new pair of legs today and this has greatly assisted with progress. Indeed he was rejuvinated, but we would not go as far to say young (or good looking) (or athletic)...

So, an important lesson today... don't lose sight of your passport. Luckily, their are some very good people in Italy, who will return it to you [won't do that again... I hope].

Agriturismo is the way to see Italy and we have been received and welcomed so warmly over the last few days.

Tomorrow we ride once again to the hills, with a cheeky little climb post-first breakfast and then, supposing a herioc finish, last night madness calls...

A last chance to sponsor your heros at http://www.virginmoneygiving.com/team/RAFItalycycle

R&R

After a magnificent day's riding, it was great to be able to chill out for a couple of hours in the sunshine.  Almost 70km and 1000m of climb, but wonderful rolling countryside and amazing views.

Our heroic Crusaders anticipate another fine meal - they hope...

Downhill all the way...

Fortified with coffee and cake, our heroic CAP Crusaders enjoyed kinder rolling terrain; fast and fun. Now, lunch beckons...