I thoroughly enjoyed watching the Giro d’Italia this afternoon as they climbed up the Stelvio Pass all of 2,757 metres with snow all around. It was compelling watching and we were on the edge of our seats! I won’t tell you the result in case you want to watch the highlights! Amazing athletes battling at altitude and have now been riding for nearly three weeks. I will be watching the other race going on at the moment this Sunday (the Vuelta a Espana because it finishes on the Tourmalet but also goes over the Aubisque and the Soulor three climbs the boys and I did three years ago. The road between the Aubisque and the Soulor was especially spectacular and memorable. Even more special  when a kettle of Bearded Vultures (or Lammergeiers)  flew over us. So looking forward to some nostalgia on Sunday. Picture below of a Bearded Vulture-one of these birds spent time in Derbyshire this summer-which must of been a shock to the local birds!