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Coffee with nougat. Actually really good. Torrone Elli Nurzia, L’Aquila.

Amazing autumn colours in Rocca di Mezzo, Abruzzo. #roccadimezzo #nofilter #autumn #abruzzo

Early morning Madrid.

Eurostars Madrid Tower. Breakfast 30 floors up gave me a good view of Madrid this morning as the sun came up. #madrid

Afternoon ramble in Madrid. I think I prefer the older neighborhoods. #madrid

Haven’t seen the inside of one of these for a while….

Gaeta, wandering around after 2 days of hiking, taking in the sights and sounds of Sunday.

Gaeta at sunset. #gaeta #sunset

Monte Sant’Angelo, a great little hike with the most amazing views. #hiking #lazio #italy #gaeta

Monte Tuonaco, Monte Ruazzo #hiking #lazio #italygram

Storm clouds over Monte Circeo #montecirceo

Il monumento di Monte Soriano, la Cattedrale.

Monte Circeo from Terracina. Summer is over, the beaches are empty.

Shhh….the backstreets of Anguillara Sabazia. #nofilter #anguillarasabazia #italy

The end of summer blues..

Sunset, Anguillara #nofilter #anguillarasabazia #italy

Late summer afternoons….

Happy as Freddie….

Le Cure 2021 - 4 days, 347km, 8762 metres of climbing, £174K and counting raised to fight cancer this year, thanks to you. This was my 4th year riding Le Cure, and at the same time raising money for cancer research. Sadly overshadowed this year by the tragic death of one of our friends whilst riding. Every penny raised goes directly to the research unit, there are no administrative fees, the event is fully supported by volunteers and I paid all my costs myself (including the many massages I needed!) A huge thank you for helping, it really does mean a lot to me. Cycling Le Cure is hard work, but worth it to thanks to your donation. For anyone who wants to read more about Le Cure and it’s work, you can do so here: https://lecure.org/ @lecuredefrance #lecurecycling #cancersucks

Sorry for the delay in posting pics from this year’s Le Cure. Thank you so much for all the messages of support and sponsorship over the last week. It has hugely helped in what was, for many reasons, the toughest Le Cure yet. As some of you may have heard, a road traffic accident led to the death of one the Curistas on what was his 5th Le Cure. It is one that has left the Le Cure family more determined than ever to continue riding and raising money to help fund research to cure cancer and save lives. I passed my target of £2000 but know there are still friends out there who have said they would like to donate, so please hit the link below and give generously to this amazing charity which is doing such brilliant work. I know the link says I’ve raised less than £2000, but some people sponsored me directly rather than through the link below. Everything raised goes directly to the charity and there are no administrative overheads, it is all run by volunteers. The website www.LeCure.org will give you more info about the research being funded. https://ift.tt/2UIhqYA

@royalmarsden We are deeply saddened to share the news that Richard Viney, an experienced cyclist with Le Cure, which raises funds for breast cancer research at The Royal Marsden, has tragically died in a road traffic accident in France whilst completing his fifth year as a Curista. Our thoughts are with Richard’s family, friends and fellow cyclists at this difficult time and we are incredibly grateful to Richard for his support for the Charity over the years. For the full statement from Le Cure please visit https://lecure.org/. Posted @withregram

Le Cure 2021 Day 1 done and dusted. Still plenty of opportunity to sponsor me though - link in bio @lecuredefrance #cancersucks

Le Cure 2021 starts tomorrow. Even though it’s my 4th Le Cure, this year I’m more nervous than ever. But, it’s raising money for a great cause. I’m at 88% of my target, but still plenty of time to sponsor me via the link in bio. @lecuredefrance #cancersucks #beatcancer

So, I've reached 50% of my target, but still 5 more days to go before Le Cure's annual cycling charity event where we turn the Curistas' pedaling into pounds to help cure cancer. Sponsor me here, or via link on bio: https://ift.tt/2UIhqYA #breastcancersucks #breastcancerawarness #fightingcancer @lecuredefrance

Posted @withregram • @lecuredefrance 5 more days to go before Le Cure's annual cycling charity event where we turn the Curistas' pedaling into pounds to help cure cancer. Every year participants have fun while supporting a cause that is close to their hearts. Show your support to your favorite Curista and help out and make this year's event bigger than ever before. Link to sponsor me in bio if you haven’t done so already. #breastcancerawareness #breastcancer #cancer #cancersurvivors #cancersucks #breastcancersurvivor #cancerwarrior #cancercare #cancerprevention #cancerfighter #cancersupport #cancertreatment #fightcancer #breastcancersurvivor #beatcancer #standuptocancer #curecancer #anticancer #breastcancerwarrior #breastcancersucks #breastcancerawarness #fightingcancer #breastcancerfree #breastcancersupport #nonprofitorganization #breastcancercare #breastcancerresearch #cycling #cyclingculture #cyclingcommunity

Splendid weekend (again) at Poggio Fiorito Country House. Fed the donkeys, obviously🙂, and might have fed this particular goat as well

Jesus knitting.

Posted @withregram • @lecuredefrance Le Cure always believed research is the key to developing better treatment and care for cancer. If this is something that resonates with you and wants to make a difference in people's lives, sign up and show your support through the link in bio. #breastcancerawareness #breastcancer #cancer #cancersurvivors #cancersucks #breastcancersurvivor #cancerwarrior #cancercare #cancerprevention #cancerfighter #cancersupport #cancertreatment #fightcancer #breastcancersurvivor #beatcancer #standuptocancer #curecancer #anticancer #breastcancerwarrior #breastcancersucks #breastcancerawarness #fightingcancer #breastcancerfree #breastcancersupport #nonprofitorganization #breastcancercare #breastcancerresearch #cycling #cyclingculture #cyclingcommunity

11 days until Le Cure 2021, but still plenty of time for you to give to a good cause. I'm raising funds for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity - Le Cure, by cycling 4 days, 12 mountain passes, 417km and 12,257m of vertical ascent in the Alps: https://ift.tt/2UIhqYA @lecuredefrance www.lecure.org #breastcancerawareness #breastcancer #cancer #cancersurvivors #cancersucks #breastcancersurvivor #cancerwarrior #cancercare #cancerprevention #cancerfighter #cancersupport #cancertreatment #fightcancer #breastcancersurvivor #beatcancer #standuptocancer #curecancer #anticancer #breastcancerwarrior #breastcancersucks #breastcancerawarness #fightingcancer #breastcancerfree #breastcancersupport #nonprofitorganization #breastcancercare #breastcancerresearch #cycling #cyclingculture #cyclingcommunity

Posted @withregram • @lecuredefrance The Curistas never give up tackling the mountains because they know that the research it enables is changing lives. We appreciate your generous sponsorship in this advocacy of beating cancer. Sponsor me or any of the brave riders Link in the bio. #breastcancerawareness #breastcancer #cancer #cancersurvivors #cancersucks #breastcancersurvivor #cancerwarrior #cancercare #cancerprevention #cancerfighter #cancersupport #cancertreatment #fightcancer #breastcancersurvivor #beatcancer #standuptocancer #curecancer #anticancer #breastcancerwarrior #breastcancersucks #breastcancerawarness #fightingcancer #breastcancerfree #breastcancersupport #nonprofitorganization #breastcancercare #breastcancerresearch #cycling #cyclingculture #cyclingcommunity

Posted @withregram • @lecuredefrance 7 years ago, Marianne won her battle against breast cancer. She is the 1st person to receive two drugs for the treatment of a first occurrence of breast cancer at Marsden. Those drugs were because of the amazing work of Prof. Ian Smith and his Research Fund. That was the birth of Le Cure whose passion is for other women, and their husbands, children, parents, and friends can benefit from the incredible work that is done at the Royal Marsden. If you also want to be part of this amazing work, support our cause. Click the link in bio. #breastcancerawareness #breastcancer #cancer #cancersurvivors #cancersucks #breastcancersurvivor #cancerwarrior #cancercare #cancerprevention #cancerfighter #cancersupport #cancertreatment #fightcancer #breastcancersurvivor #beatcancer #standuptocancer #curecancer #anticancer #breastcancerwarrior #breastcancersucks #breastcancerawarness #fightingcancer #breastcancerfree #breastcancersupport #nonprofitorganization #breastcancercare #breastcancerresearch #cycling #cyclingculture #cyclingcommunity

Pre @lecuredefrance bike check. I may not be quick, but at least I’ll be mechanically sound and clean. Bike’s had a 🧽, brakes checked, tyres checked, chain checked.

Had to repost this, as that’s me! Sponsor link in bio or below. Posted @withregram • @lecuredefrance Our Curistas are getting ready to climb The French Alps as these are the stuff that dreams are made of. Think blue skies, fresh air, and snow-capped peaks. Many successfully climbed against best and some are challenging yet doable ascents through spectacular scenery. All these climbs set their legs on fire but they all are hugely rewarding when you make it to the top. Click the like button if you're excited about this year's event? #breastcancerawareness #breastcancer #cancer #cancersurvivors #cancersucks #breastcancersurvivor #cancerwarrior #cancercare #cancerprevention #cancerfighter #cancersupport #cancertreatment #fightcancer #breastcancersurvivor #beatcancer #standuptocancer #curecancer #anticancer #breastcancerwarrior #breastcancersucks #breastcancerawarness #fightingcancer #breastcancerfree #breastcancersupport #nonprofitorganization #breastcancercare #breastcancerresearch #cycling #cyclingculture #cyclingcommunity

Posted @withregram • @lecuredefrance The Curistas' smiles are contagious. The smile of not only conquering the heights but the smile knowing they helped make a difference to the future of cancer research. Please donate if you can. Either at link in bio or here: www.lecure.org #breastcancerawareness #breastcancer #cancer #cancersurvivors #cancersucks #breastcancersurvivor #cancerwarrior #cancercare #cancerprevention #cancerfighter #cancersupport #cancertreatment #fightcancer #breastcancersurvivor #beatcancer #standuptocancer #curecancer #anticancer #breastcancerwarrior #breastcancersucks #breastcancerawarness #fightingcancer #breastcancerfree #breastcancersupport #nonprofitorganization #breastcancercare #breastcancerresearch #cycling #cyclingculture #cyclingcommunity

Yesterday I took a day off at short notice to do one of the more famous climbs in Italy -Blockhaus. In the heart of Maiella National Park, one of the most difficult slopes in south-central Italy, and indeed Europe. Added to the Giro d’Italia in 1967, Blockhaus is a ‘blind ascent’: one slope with three different ways to climb it (we climbed from Lettomanoppello) 2,000 metres over 22 kilometres is never an easy climb, even Eddy Merckx struggled on it. A great day out, extremely hot (31.5⁰C) just what I needed with a charity ride for @lecuredefrance only 19 days away! Sponsor me here: https://ift.tt/2UIhqYA

Posted @withregram • @lecuredefrance Let's save lives by cycling! With your help, we’ll be raising money for Royal Marsden on their research on revolutionizing treatment and care for patients living with cancer. From funding state-of-the-art equipment and groundbreaking research to creating the best patient environments. To sponsor me, link in bio. Tag someone who wants to improve the lives of people affected by cancer! #breastcancerawareness #breastcancer #cancer #cancersurvivors #cancersucks #breastcancersurvivor #cancerwarrior #cancercare #cancerprevention #cancerfighter #cancersupport #cancertreatment #fightcancer #breastcancersurvivor #beatcancer #standuptocancer #curecancer #anticancer #breastcancerwarrior #breastcancersucks #breastcancerawarness #fightingcancer #breastcancerfree #breastcancersupport #nonprofitorganization #breastcancercare #breastcancerresearch #cycling #cyclingculture #cyclingcommunity

#Repost @lecuredefrance with @get.repost ・・・ All of us can support research that will beat it. Donate now to play your part and support life-saving research. Cycling to help beat cancer. Link to sponsor me in bio. Follow us on our socials to learn more. #breastcancerawareness #breastcancer #cancer #cancersurvivors #cancersucks #breastcancersurvivor #cancerwarrior #cancercare #cancerprevention #cancerfighter #cancersupport #cancertreatment #fightcancer #breastcancersurvivor #beatcancer #standuptocancer #curecancer #anticancer #breastcancerwarrior #breastcancersucks #breastcancerawarness #fightingcancer #breastcancerfree #breastcancersupport #nonprofitorganization #breastcancercare #breastcancerresearch #cycling #cyclingculture #cyclingcommunity

#Repost @lecuredefrance with @get.repost ・・・ Do you have friends or loved ones lost to cancer? Play your part to help beat it by cycling. Let's conquer this awful disease together and make a difference to the future of cancer research. Link to sponsor me in bio. Or check the website to sponsor! https://ift.tt/3fjBuY8 #breastcancerawareness #breastcancer #cancer #cancersurvivors #cancersucks #breastcancersurvivor #cancerwarrior #cancercare #cancerprevention #cancerfighter #cancersupport #cancertreatment #fightcancer #breastcancersurvivor #beatcancer #standuptocancer #curecancer #anticancer #breastcancerwarrior #breastcancersucks #breastcancerawarness #fightingcancer #breastcancerfree #breastcancersupport #nonprofitorganization #breastcancercare #breastcancerresearch #cycling #cyclingculture #cyclingcommunity

#Repost @lecuredefrance with @get.repost ・・・ 🕠 We are counting down to the much-anticipated event this year. The time to get on your bike and wear Le Cure pink will happen in 30 days. Sign up and share this post with other Curistas. See link in bio. You can sponsor me here: https://ift.tt/2UIhqYA #breastcancerawareness #breastcancer #cancer #cancersurvivors #cancersucks #breastcancersurvivor #cancerwarrior #cancercare #cancerprevention #cancerfighter #cancersupport #cancertreatment #fightcancer #breastcancersurvivor #beatcancer #standuptocancer #curecancer #anticancer #breastcancerwarrior #breastcancersucks #breastcancerawarness #fightingcancer #breastcancerfree #breastcancersupport #nonprofitorganization #breastcancercare #breastcancerresearch #cycling #cyclingculture #cyclingcommunity

Rifugio Ütia Gardenacia to Col Plö Alt II #hiking #dolomiti #colplöalt

Rifugio Ütia Gardenacia to Col Plö Alt I #hiking #dolomiti #colplöalt

Shorter hike from the sanctuary of La Crusc to Badia after taking the chairlift up. #hiking #dolomiti #fanessennesbraies

Sentiero 11 Capanna Alpina to Fanes rifugio and Le Vert III #hiking #dolomiti #fanes

Sentiero 11 Capanna Alpina to Fanes rifugio and Le Vert II #hiking #dolomiti #fanes

Sentiero 11 Capanna Alpina to Fanes rifugio and Le Vert I #hiking #dolomiti #fanes

Passo Pordoi to Porta Vescovo II, with views over Lago Boè. #hiking #dolimiti #passopordoi

Passo Pordoi to Porta Vescovo. A short walk, really busy, but spectacular views. #hiking #dolomiti #passopordoi

La Villa to Corvara via sentieri 4, 23 & 24. Absolutely stunning views. 19kms, so have sore feet, but well worth it.

Last day in Catania, so a birds eye view of the city from the cupola of Sant Agata alla Badia, a visit to the Duomo, granita (again!), and goodbye. Catania, we absolutely loved visiting, and hope to be back. #catania, #sicily #italy

Great find at a stall in Catania. 6 Ian Fleming paperbacks in top condition.