Mostly Bikes ⨯ Me
Italian Tyrol.
2026-07-23
Call it Italy all you want, but South Tyrol is very Austrian. That is very fine.
Austria, Alps, Italy
2026-07-22
The R8 is a bit of a thing in places. Think 15% dirt grades with gravel somewhere between peas and golf balls in sometimes surprising depths. But, as usual, Austria delivered on stunning landscapes and fantastic drivers. We wrapped up the day on a 20mi climb with a corking ascent out of Innsbruck, finishing upon the top of Brenner Pass in the border town of Brennero. Occasionally, due to low expectations, a border town will surprise and delight. Brennero does not.
Across Bavaria and into Austria.
2026-07-21
The first few miles were the usual annoying cities, but we’re in the Alps, goats and all. Stopped in Lermoos to sync up with Jason.
Halfway across Baden-Württemberg
2026-07-19
The gravel roads out of Freiburg recall some of my favorite riding of our 2024 trip through the Harz mountains northeast of Frankfurt.
Mulhouse & the Tour de France
2026-07-18
Back to Mulhouse to catch the family Sooter for the stage 14 depart of the Tour de France before crossing the into Germany. From there, Freiburg to again see Jason and family for dinner and drinks.
