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aliases: ["Long ride — 2025-05-24"]
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Date: "2025-05-24"
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Tags: ["Health", "Sport"]
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# Long ride — 2025-05-24
Long ride with Alessandro. 114km, 1478m elevation.

## Notes
- Long ride south through the Val d'Orcia and up to Radicofani. The fortress on the hilltop is visible for 30km — a beacon guiding you on the approach.
- The climb to Radicofani from the north is 10km at 5.5% average. Not steep but relentless. Alessandro and I paced it together, alternating pulls.
- View from the top extends in every direction — Monte Amiata to the west, Lago Trasimeno to the east, the Orcia valley below. Worth every meter of climbing.
- Stopped at the bar next to the fortress. Tourist prices but the view justifies it. Had a panino and a Coca-Cola.
- Descended via the south side — fast sweeping road through open grassland. Reached 65 km/h on the straights.
- Talked about the bike-packing trip idea. Alessandro has started researching routes and accommodation. Looking like autumn is realistic.
- 114km in 4h15m. Solid ride, well-paced, great company. These are the rides you remember.
