Having not ridden a bike for decades I was a wee bit anxious...
I was assured that the roads were "mostly flat"
which was not entirely true!
I had to get some help learning how to change gears...
my old bike, an English Raleigh, was a "one speed."
Our guide stopped to show us his family's olive grove.
We pedalled uphill to Montemassi...
(I was able to switch gears!)
Tom, the food photographer, rode behind me.
At times I was lagging far behind the group.
I felt so grateful for Tom's kindness.
Gorgeous old ruins.
a popular spot for people to stop and walk around
Set high above the valley below.
Yes
I pedalled up to this site!
I didn't take photos of the vineyard we visited because it was dark by the time we got there!
My muscles ached for several days after the ride!
