Day 9: Innsbruck - Bruneck
At 114km and especially 1,850m of elevation gain, this is the toughest climbing stage. The first 10km climb steeply with gradients of 10-15%. And unfortunately, this is not on a bike path but on the road, shoulder to shoulder with the traffic 😬
Nice gravel riding next to a small river
These are the best cycling moments. On a gravel path, along a small river, slightly downhill, and with the wind at my back 😑
Brenner not
Bruneck
Arrival at 5 pm (for me) in the attractive Dolomite town of Bruneck. After the Brenner Pass, it was more downhill than uphill, but still 750 vertical meters with tough slopes.
But the toughest stage is over, without any mishaps…
In a moment, that is, after the obligatory drink on the terrace, a nice shower back at the hotel, and exploring this beautiful little town.