[This post was written and originally posted May 22, 2005.]

I can think of so many moments on our test-ride over Col d’Aravis yesterday where I just wanted to scream with excitement. I get so tickled inside at the thought of being able to share this with you all. Of learning a new back road that we just have to add into the itinerary, or a new little climb that affords you an entire hour of the soft clanging song of cowbells, and the views at every turn of a small village far below and dramatic white peaks far above. Make sure you are riding at home! Because we want to throw in a few of our favorite “extras”, meaning added loops here and there. Yeah, that means a few extra kilometers, but you’ll devour each and every one. We know you will…