Angel Support

In July I got an interesting request from Specialized: support the Angel during the Tour de France. I have organized bike trips and press launches for Specialized but this request was a little bit different.



The Specialized Angel had already made her appearance at the Tour of California and the Giro d'Italia this year. By the time that she arrived in France she was ready to do battle with the Devil.



The Angel for the Vuelta a España was 'native' and had that Spanish flair for sure.

BCN

Sometimes I look back wondering why things happen the way they do. Why am I here right now? I could be somewhere else walking down another path.

I moved to Barcelona this Spring...I didn't think about it I just did it. It felt good. I knew it was the next step...on some unknown path. Now months later that path seems to be a bit less foggy but the destination is still unknown.

This city speaks to me...it makes me feel a way I haven't felt for a while. The people? The energy? The wind?

Viareggio: streets, people & parks

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Ciao Italia!

I am almost packed. Packing up my 'office' has proven to be the most difficult. I wish I could go on a real vacation and not have to think about work as well. Hmmmm... maybe next time. I am only just starting to realize the downside to owning your own business.

I fly out tomorrow morning. Bilbo > Milan > Pisa and then must take a taxi from Pisa to Viareggio (since I will be hauling my bike with me as well).

I pick up the keys to my apartment at some Pizzeria, owned by the friend of the school's director. Very charming!

Classes begin Monday for me. It is an intensive course so I will be in class 5 hours each day.

I am excited. I am excited to spend more time in Italia. I am excited to have a little bit of personal time.

xoxo N

Montorzuri--gure baserri