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Scott,

We are going to be in the Dolomites on May 27-30 and Lake Como May 31-June 4. I'm pretty sure we are going to synch up timewise on at least one leg or more (Lake Como I think). Any tips? Anything special we should try to look up re: this bike race, while we are in the area?
 
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Scott,

We are going to be in the Dolomites on May 27-30 and Lake Como May 31-June 4. I'm pretty sure we are going to synch up timewise on at least one leg or more (Lake Como I think). Any tips? Anything special we should try to look up re: this bike race, while we are in the area?
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Beth,

If you make it over to Lake Maggiori, try and go through Stresa. Beautiful gardens (and it should be right time of year).

The town of Bellagio was my favorite place on Lake Como.
 
Thanks Bill. We visited Lake Como last year, I can't wait to get back.

I just googled this all and now I'm thinking the day we had set for the Stelvio Pass drive is the day the riders are all on it. Bummer! I hope they don't close it for cars from sunup to sundown. I'm excited that we are going to be so close to it all, but of all the goals on this trip, that was one I didn't want to miss.
 
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Thanks Bill. We visited Lake Como last year, I can't wait to get back.

I just googled this all and now I'm thinking the day we had set for the Stelvio Pass drive is the day the riders are all on it. Bummer! I hope they don't close it for cars from sunup to sundown. I'm excited that we are going to be so close to it all, but of all the goals on this trip, that was one I didn't want to miss.
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They might close it. There is sometimes very little room for vehicles to park and still leave room for the racers. The real fans will ride their bikes to the top and camp.

Watching a race can be cool, but it is over real quick, once they pass by there is not much to see. Considering that some of the legs can be 4 to 5 hour rides you do not get to see it all. Hence many in person race watchers opt for the special places like the passes, finishes (sprint, climb, etc), or the end. The neds can be a crazy party and there are usually TV monitor so you can watch the whole race.

I personally like the starts. You can get to see the racers, talk to them, get autographs, etc. At the end of the race they are whisked away pretty quick to start recovery therapies.

At the starts once they leave you go to a cafe, have a bottle or two and watch Eurosport live cover the event!

FYI on Le Grand Tour some people arrive weeks ahead of the race to pick the prime spots and watch the progression on satellite TV in their campers. The Giro has it fans similar to the Tour de France, IOW some nutters! Actually I find the Giro to be far more challenging a ride than the Tour de France. I know if I can get a carbon bike outfitted with Campy and a real cool jersey I could ride like the pros ;)

Liege Bastogne Liege was really good this past weekend!!!
 
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Thanks Scott. I'll be on the lookout. If I see a TV camera pointed at me I'l wave. Should I hold a sign too? :)

I really hope we can get over the pass that day. Darn it all. Any idea what time the day's racing would start and end? We can either set out early and be in front or just sit tight and wait for it all to end before heading out.
 
The Giro is not doing the Stelvio this year. I think we will intersect with them on May 31 and June 1, most likely. (Lake Como area).
 
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