{"id":23428,"date":"2025-07-23T10:19:34","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T08:19:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/?p=23428"},"modified":"2026-10-05T07:44:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T07:44:50","slug":"kees-for-the-giro-ditalia-from-week-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/en\/verhalen\/kees-voor-de-giro-ditalia-uit-week-3","title":{"rendered":"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia \u2013 Week 3"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For CyclingDestination, Kees Langeveld took to the road every day for the Giro in 2025. A day before the race, of course, un Giorno Prima. His previous reports were already a treat to read. It is indeed a wonderful experience to be on the bike every day, like a real professional cyclist. Kees recounts the stories and we are happy to join in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Would you like to read about his previous experiences? You can do that here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/en\/stories\/kees-in-giro-ditalia-week-2\/\">Kees in the Giro d\u2019Italia \u2013 week 2<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/en\/stories\/albania\/kees-in-de-giro-op-naar-etappe-3-in-albanie\/\">Kees in the Giro: on to stage 3 in Albania\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/en\/stories\/giro-ditalia-2025-a-day-before-the-first-week-of-heroic-rain-and-gravel\/\">Giro d\u2019Italia 2025 \u2013 One day before: The first week full of heroism, rain and gravel<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sunday 25 May \u2013 Rest day in Vicenza<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After days in the saddle, it's time for a well-deserved rest day in the charming town of <strong>Vicenza<\/strong>, a city known for its beautiful architecture by Andrea Palladio. The bike gets a thorough cleaning, and at Decathlon I buy a brand new Giro jersey \u2013 ready for the next stages! Exploring the city by bus, an espresso on a sunny terrace, and of course following the Giro stage. We end the day with a relaxing massage. La dolce vita!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23434\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_154819-766x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3\" class=\"wp-image-23434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_154819-766x1024.jpg 766w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_154819-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_154819-768x1027.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_154819-1149x1536.jpg 1149w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_154819.jpg 1436w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23433\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_154828-766x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 2\" class=\"wp-image-23433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_154828-766x1024.jpg 766w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_154828-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_154828-768x1027.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_154828-1149x1536.jpg 1149w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_154828.jpg 1436w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"23432\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_155004-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 3\" class=\"wp-image-23432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_155004-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_155004-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_155004-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_155004-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_155004.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"23437\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_155119-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 4\" class=\"wp-image-23437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_155119-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_155119-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_155119-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_155119-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_155119.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23436\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_155303-766x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 5\" class=\"wp-image-23436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_155303-766x1024.jpg 766w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_155303-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_155303-768x1027.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_155303-1149x1536.jpg 1149w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_155303.jpg 1436w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23430\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_155323-766x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 6\" class=\"wp-image-23430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_155323-766x1024.jpg 766w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_155323-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_155323-768x1027.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_155323-1149x1536.jpg 1149w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_155323.jpg 1436w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23435\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_155405-766x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 7\" class=\"wp-image-23435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_155405-766x1024.jpg 766w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_155405-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_155405-768x1027.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_155405-1149x1536.jpg 1149w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_155405.jpg 1436w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23431\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_155437-766x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 8\" class=\"wp-image-23431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_155437-766x1024.jpg 766w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_155437-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_155437-768x1027.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_155437-1149x1536.jpg 1149w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250525_155437.jpg 1436w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f <em>Did you know that Vicenza is on the UNESCO World Heritage List because of the many Palladian villas?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monday 26 May \u2013 Stage 16: Piazzola sul Brenta \u2013 San Valentino<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Strava link<br>A day not to be soon forgotten! The route starts in <strong>Piazzola sul Brenta<\/strong>, known for Villa Contarini, one of the largest villas in Veneto. Fortunately, it remains dry, but the last climb is steep and hot. After the finish, we cycle on to the hotel to recover. In the evening, we go out to have a nice dinner <strong>Torbole<\/strong> on Lake Garda. The atmosphere is\u2026 to say the least, special. The waiters are already not sober, and the chef gets angry after complaints about a cold lasagna. After an awkward situation, the whole group has to leave the restaurant. Therefore, the next morning is an extra treat for breakfast!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23446\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_104545-766x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 9\" class=\"wp-image-23446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_104545-766x1024.jpg 766w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_104545-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_104545-768x1027.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_104545-1149x1536.jpg 1149w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_104545.jpg 1436w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"766\" data-id=\"23444\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_112227-1024x766.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 10\" class=\"wp-image-23444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_112227-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_112227-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_112227-768x574.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_112227-1536x1149.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_112227.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23445\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_113728-766x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 11\" class=\"wp-image-23445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_113728-766x1024.jpg 766w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_113728-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_113728-768x1027.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_113728-1149x1536.jpg 1149w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_113728.jpg 1436w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"766\" data-id=\"23443\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_124819-1024x766.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 12\" class=\"wp-image-23443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_124819-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_124819-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_124819-768x574.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_124819-1536x1149.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_124819.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"955\" data-id=\"23438\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_133344-1024x955.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 13\" class=\"wp-image-23438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_133344-1024x955.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_133344-300x280.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_133344-768x716.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_133344.jpg 1042w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23440\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_134302-766x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 14\" class=\"wp-image-23440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_134302-766x1024.jpg 766w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_134302-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_134302-768x1027.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_134302-1149x1536.jpg 1149w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_134302.jpg 1436w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23439\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_171225-853x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 15\" class=\"wp-image-23439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_171225-853x1024.jpg 853w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_171225-250x300.jpg 250w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_171225-768x922.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_171225-1280x1536.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_171225.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23441\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_182513-766x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 16\" class=\"wp-image-23441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_182513-766x1024.jpg 766w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_182513-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_182513-768x1027.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_182513-1149x1536.jpg 1149w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_182513.jpg 1436w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"23442\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_205355-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 17\" class=\"wp-image-23442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_205355-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_205355-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_205355-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_205355-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250526_205355.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf0a <em>Torbole is a paradise for windsurfers thanks to the constant wind on Lake Garda.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tuesday 27 May \u2013 Stage 17: San Michele all\u2019Adige \u2013 Bormio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The finish is almost in sight but the day starts with rain and mud \u2013 a combination that you don\u2019t forget quickly. Fortunately, there is a good time planned to put on dry clothes during lunch. Then all that awaits is the legendary <strong>Mortirolo<\/strong>, Even from the \u2018easy\u2019 side, it\u2019s a beast of a climb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"980\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23451\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_134440-980x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 18\" class=\"wp-image-23451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_134440-980x1024.jpg 980w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_134440-287x300.jpg 287w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_134440-768x803.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_134440-1470x1536.jpg 1470w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_134440.jpg 1837w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"774\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23449\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_134310-774x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 19\" class=\"wp-image-23449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_134310-774x1024.jpg 774w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_134310-227x300.jpg 227w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_134310-768x1016.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_134310-1161x1536.jpg 1161w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_134310.jpg 1451w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"842\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23450\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_173806-842x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 20\" class=\"wp-image-23450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_173806-842x1024.jpg 842w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_173806-247x300.jpg 247w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_173806-768x934.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_173806-1263x1536.jpg 1263w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_173806.jpg 1579w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"735\" data-id=\"23453\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_174229-1024x735.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 21\" class=\"wp-image-23453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_174229-1024x735.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_174229-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_174229-768x551.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_174229-1536x1102.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_174229.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"23454\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_180813-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 22\" class=\"wp-image-23454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_180813-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_180813-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_180813-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_180813-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_180813.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"696\" data-id=\"23452\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_185208-1024x696.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 23\" class=\"wp-image-23452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_185208-1024x696.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_185208-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_185208-768x522.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_185208-1536x1044.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_185208.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"487\" data-id=\"23447\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_185707-1024x487.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 24\" class=\"wp-image-23447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_185707-1024x487.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_185707-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_185707-768x365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_185707-1536x731.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_185707.jpg 1780w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"634\" data-id=\"23448\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_190305-1024x634.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 25\" class=\"wp-image-23448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_190305-1024x634.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_190305-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_190305-768x475.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_190305-1536x950.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250527_190305.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udfd4\ufe0f <em>The Passo del Mortirolo is often considered one of the toughest climbs in the professional peloton.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wednesday 28 May \u2013 Stage 18: Morbegno \u2013 Cesano Maderno<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This stage is a real sprinter's stage in the race, but that doesn't mean it's a complete downhill race! On the contrary. Fortunately, we have beautiful weather; that was also a while ago. The route along the <strong>Comomeer<\/strong> It is breathtakingly beautiful. The route around Lake Como is perhaps the most beautiful route you could cycle. I cycle with the group all day, which makes it easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"766\" data-id=\"23459\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250528_105103-1024x766.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 26\" class=\"wp-image-23459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250528_105103-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250528_105103-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250528_105103-768x574.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250528_105103-1536x1149.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250528_105103.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"492\" data-id=\"23457\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250528_125513-1024x492.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 27\" class=\"wp-image-23457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250528_125513-1024x492.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250528_125513-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250528_125513-768x369.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250528_125513-1536x738.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250528_125513.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"433\" data-id=\"23456\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250528_142701-1024x433.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 28\" class=\"wp-image-23456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250528_142701-1024x433.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250528_142701-300x127.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250528_142701-768x325.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250528_142701-1536x649.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250528_142701.jpg 1597w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23458\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250528_215127-766x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 29\" class=\"wp-image-23458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250528_215127-766x1024.jpg 766w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250528_215127-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250528_215127-768x1027.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250528_215127-1149x1536.jpg 1149w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250528_215127.jpg 1436w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udef6 <em>Lake Como is the deepest lake in Italy and a favorite vacation destination for celebrities like George Clooney.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thursday 29 May \u2013 Stage 19: Biella \u2013 Champoluc<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What a day! Three climbs of 17 km each, with the middle one being the hardest due to irregular gradient rates. It was a day of extra challenges. Due to gear problems, I switched to a borrowed bike after 25 km. The big disadvantage: this bike has no heart rate monitor or power meter, so it\u2019s purely a matter of feeling your way up the hill. And that actually works surprisingly well! The view and the surroundings certainly help a lot here in the Aosta Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23465\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_091922-766x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 30\" class=\"wp-image-23465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_091922-766x1024.jpg 766w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_091922-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_091922-768x1027.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_091922-1149x1536.jpg 1149w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_091922.jpg 1436w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23463\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_105715-766x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 31\" class=\"wp-image-23463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_105715-766x1024.jpg 766w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_105715-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_105715-768x1027.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_105715-1149x1536.jpg 1149w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_105715.jpg 1436w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23461\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_110025-766x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 32\" class=\"wp-image-23461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_110025-766x1024.jpg 766w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_110025-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_110025-768x1027.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_110025-1149x1536.jpg 1149w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_110025.jpg 1436w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"766\" data-id=\"23464\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_110506-1024x766.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 33\" class=\"wp-image-23464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_110506-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_110506-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_110506-768x574.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_110506-1536x1149.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_110506.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23462\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_111654-766x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 34\" class=\"wp-image-23462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_111654-766x1024.jpg 766w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_111654-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_111654-768x1027.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_111654-1149x1536.jpg 1149w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_111654.jpg 1436w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"23460\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_122859-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 35\" class=\"wp-image-23460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_122859-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_122859-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_122859-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_122859-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_122859.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"23468\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_122904-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 36\" class=\"wp-image-23468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_122904-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_122904-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_122904-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_122904-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_122904.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"766\" data-id=\"23467\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_153527-1024x766.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 37\" class=\"wp-image-23467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_153527-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_153527-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_153527-768x574.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_153527-1536x1149.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_153527.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"766\" data-id=\"23466\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_185332-1024x766.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 38\" class=\"wp-image-23466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_185332-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_185332-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_185332-768x574.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_185332-1536x1149.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250529_185332.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f <em>Champoluc is located in the Aosta Valley, a region known for its rugged mountains and excellent wines.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Friday 30 May \u2013 Stage 20: Verr\u00e8s \u2013 Sestri\u00e8re<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today the iconic <strong>Colle delle Finestre<\/strong> on the program, but unfortunately: the climb is closed due to asphalt work. The Giro is due to pass tomorrow and apparently they haven't finished preparing yet. The Italians are living up to their reputation. After 67 km I can get back on my bike with a new derailleur cable. Despite the disappointment of not being able to ride the Finestre, we still manage to climb 1200 meters with a few extra riders. And a well-deserved ice cream for the final climb!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23477\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_073250-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 39\" class=\"wp-image-23477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_073250-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_073250-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_073250-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_073250-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_073250.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"23481\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_111338-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 40\" class=\"wp-image-23481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_111338-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_111338-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_111338-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_111338-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_111338.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"849\" data-id=\"23478\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_125231-1024x849.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 41\" class=\"wp-image-23478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_125231-1024x849.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_125231-300x249.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_125231-768x636.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_125231-1536x1273.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_125231.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23480\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_150119-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 42\" class=\"wp-image-23480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_150119-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_150119-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_150119-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_150119.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"556\" data-id=\"23476\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_154216-1024x556.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 43\" class=\"wp-image-23476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_154216-1024x556.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_154216-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_154216-768x417.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_154216-1536x834.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_154216.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"627\" data-id=\"23475\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_155154-1024x627.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 44\" class=\"wp-image-23475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_155154-1024x627.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_155154-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_155154-768x470.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_155154-1536x940.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_155154.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"23479\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_201712-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 45\" class=\"wp-image-23479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_201712-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_201712-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_201712-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_201712-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250530_201712.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udeb5 <em>The Colle delle Finestre is famous for its unpaved hairpin bends and was a key climb in the 2018 Giro.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saturday 31st May \u2013 Finish in Rome!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We drive more kilometers than the pros themselves and yet I take a short trip in <strong>Rome<\/strong> \u2013 including a piece about the historical <strong>Via Appia<\/strong>, For those who are interested in Roman history, this is a must-do activity. After a few photo shoots, I\u2019m handing over my faithful yellow Cannondale to TopBikeRental. What a feeling to see my wife and daughter again! After 3370 km and 48,500 meters of elevation gain, that\u2019s it. Just one more day in Rome and then it\u2019s really over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"944\" data-id=\"23484\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_133710-1024x944.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 46\" class=\"wp-image-23484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_133710-1024x944.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_133710-300x277.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_133710-768x708.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_133710-1536x1416.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_133710.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"861\" data-id=\"23486\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_134224-1024x861.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 47\" class=\"wp-image-23486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_134224-1024x861.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_134224-300x252.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_134224-768x646.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_134224-1536x1291.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_134224.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"867\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23482\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_135628-867x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 48\" class=\"wp-image-23482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_135628-867x1024.jpg 867w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_135628-254x300.jpg 254w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_135628-768x907.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_135628.jpg 1219w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 867px) 100vw, 867px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23493\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_140010-766x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 49\" class=\"wp-image-23493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_140010-766x1024.jpg 766w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_140010-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_140010-768x1027.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_140010-1149x1536.jpg 1149w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_140010.jpg 1436w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23490\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_140316-766x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 50\" class=\"wp-image-23490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_140316-766x1024.jpg 766w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_140316-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_140316-768x1027.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_140316-1149x1536.jpg 1149w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_140316.jpg 1436w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23492\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_140736-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 51\" class=\"wp-image-23492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_140736-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_140736-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_140736-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_140736.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"23491\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_140931-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 52\" class=\"wp-image-23491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_140931-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_140931-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_140931-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_140931-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_140931.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" data-id=\"23489\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_144851_001-1024x574.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 53\" class=\"wp-image-23489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_144851_001-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_144851_001-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_144851_001-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_144851_001-1536x861.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_144851_001.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"760\" data-id=\"23485\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_145659-1024x760.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 54\" class=\"wp-image-23485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_145659-1024x760.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_145659-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_145659-768x570.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_145659-1536x1140.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_145659.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"758\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23487\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_151349-758x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 55\" class=\"wp-image-23487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_151349-758x1024.jpg 758w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_151349-222x300.jpg 222w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_151349-768x1038.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_151349-1137x1536.jpg 1137w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_151349.jpg 1421w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 758px) 100vw, 758px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"642\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23488\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_151909-642x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 56\" class=\"wp-image-23488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_151909-642x1024.jpg 642w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_151909-188x300.jpg 188w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_151909-768x1226.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_151909-962x1536.jpg 962w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250531_151909.jpg 1203w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 642px) 100vw, 642px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23483\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/YorbAvxtY8mW_OQC-QTZ_Km1iffdkvrp-YFwLeLiT24-1536x2048-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Kees out for the Giro d\u2019Italia - Week 3, photo 57\" class=\"wp-image-23483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/YorbAvxtY8mW_OQC-QTZ_Km1iffdkvrp-YFwLeLiT24-1536x2048-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/YorbAvxtY8mW_OQC-QTZ_Km1iffdkvrp-YFwLeLiT24-1536x2048-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/YorbAvxtY8mW_OQC-QTZ_Km1iffdkvrp-YFwLeLiT24-1536x2048-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/YorbAvxtY8mW_OQC-QTZ_Km1iffdkvrp-YFwLeLiT24-1536x2048-1.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f <em>The Via Appia is one of the oldest paved roads in Rome, once built in 312 BC.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sunday 1 June \u2013 Rest day in Rome<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a final touch, we spend a relaxing day in the Eternal City. We visit the Giro village <strong>Piazza del Popolo<\/strong> and they have a few nice gadgets there. In the afternoon we see the pros running around the <strong>Colosseum<\/strong> \u2013 impressive! We end the day in a charming restaurant, where a pianist plays a beautiful Italian song. 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Week 3, photo 63\" class=\"wp-image-23501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250601_180104-1024x617.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250601_180104-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250601_180104-768x462.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250601_180104-1536x925.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250601_180104.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udfb6 <em>Piazza del Popolo literally means \u201cSquare of the People\u201d and is a popular meeting place in Rome.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Voor CyclingDestination ging Kees Langeveld in de Giro van 2025 elke dag voor de koers uit. Een dag voor de koers welteverstaan, un Giorno Prima. Zijn eerdere verslagen waren al om van te smullen. Het is sowieso echt een prachtige ervaring om elke dag op de fiets te zitten, als een echte profrenner. Kees verhaalt [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":23477,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"cd_lat":"46","cd_lng":"10","footnotes":""},"categories":[20,426,24,9],"tags":[487,22,207,13,488,28],"thema":[],"plek":[],"class_list":["post-23428","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-alto-adige-zuid-tirol","category-aosta-dal","category-italie","category-verhalen","tag-aosta-dal","tag-dolomieten","tag-giro-ditalia","tag-klimmen","tag-rome","tag-veneto"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Kees voor de Giro d\u2019Italia uit - Week 3 - Cycling Destination<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Kees Langeveld reed in de Giro d\u2019Italia 2025 elke etappe een dag voor de koers uit. 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