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aliases: ["Long ride — 2024-12-07"]
Is A: Event
Date: "2024-12-07"
Belongs to: "[[2024-12]]"
Related to: ["[[person-luca-rossi]]", "[[person-alessandro-ferrari]]"]
Tags: ["Health", "Sport"]
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# Long ride — 2024-12-07
Long ride with Alessandro. 84km, 1281m elevation.

## Notes
- Winter ride with Alessandro. Short but climby — perfect for cold weather when you want to keep moving without long flat stretches.
- Rode the loop through Vagliagli, Pianella, and back via the ridge road above Montaperti. Historic battlefield site — Alessandro loves the medieval history.
- The climb to Pianella was icy on the north-facing side. Had to ride on the sunny strip in the center of the road. Heart rate up from anxiety, not effort.
- Alessandro is settling into his new job. Sounds much happier — more responsibility, better team. Good for him.
- Stopped at a farmhouse osteria near Montaperti for ribollita and bruschetta. Proper Tuscan winter fuel.
- Both wore full winter kit — thermal bibs, jacket, overshoes, thick gloves. Still cold on the descents. Winter cycling requires commitment.
