tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172202953319134786.post1723912371416681476..comments2023-11-16T09:57:41.255-08:00Comments on ITALIAN CYCLING JOURNAL: Honoring WWII American Soldiers: Coast To Coast ItaliaAngelo senza la ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00876175566987717150noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172202953319134786.post-42970453360493231752010-01-16T10:14:03.623-08:002010-01-16T10:14:03.623-08:00Well, that's out.Well, that's out.pastasugohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03786461684110446948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172202953319134786.post-2526514009661533422010-01-15T06:22:24.578-08:002010-01-15T06:22:24.578-08:00The time limit is indeed 40 hours.
Be strong!The time limit is indeed 40 hours. <br /><br />Be strong!Angelo senza la ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00876175566987717150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172202953319134786.post-85102564443423037302010-01-15T05:59:57.282-08:002010-01-15T05:59:57.282-08:00These events are normally held under international...These events are normally held under international rukes...which are: Overall time limits vary for each brevet according to the distance. These are: (in hours and minutes, HH:MM) 13:30 for 200 KM, 20:00 for 300 KM, 27:00 for 400 KM, 40:00 for 600 KM, and 75:00 for 1000 KM. Additionally, riders must arrive at each checkpoint between the opening and closing time for the checkpoint. These times are noted on the brevet card with the information for the checkpoints.<br /><br />If a rider arrives at a checkpoint after it has closed and the ride organizer is satisfied that the rider's lateness is due to the occurrence of something unforeseen and beyond the control of the rider (such as a road closure or stopping to help at a traffic accident), then the ride organizer may waive the fact that the rider arrived at the control late and allow the rider to continue. Poor bicycle or equipment maintenance, fatigue, lack of fitness, hunger, etc. are not unforeseen and beyond the control of the rider and therefore will not serve as a valid reason for being late. Subject to the foregoing, failure to make all checkpoints, even if the brevet is done within the overall time limit, will result in disqualification.<br /><br />I will check to see if 40 hours is the limit for this one...Angelo senza la ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00876175566987717150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172202953319134786.post-26500538122698315922010-01-15T05:53:52.328-08:002010-01-15T05:53:52.328-08:00How many days would I have to complete this ride?How many days would I have to complete this ride?pastasugohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03786461684110446948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172202953319134786.post-29711631143538451822010-01-14T16:54:37.022-08:002010-01-14T16:54:37.022-08:00MM, I think you misunderstood.MM, I think you misunderstood.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00772267195565188860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172202953319134786.post-14035099116193386802010-01-14T11:55:25.014-08:002010-01-14T11:55:25.014-08:00"MM", if you truly believe I meant any d..."MM", if you truly believe I meant any disrespect to the U.S. soldiers that died in Sicily and the main land you are mistaken. I was totaly ashamed of our governments when I read about the "D-Day Dodgers" comment. It was the U.S. history books we read in school about the nasty slaughter of Americans that took place in places like Anzio, and Cassino that had me digging for more information. I lost my uncle who was shot down over Hannover. So my mother told me of the loss of her brother and how it affected them. At least she had her older brother come home. <br /><br />So thank you to the U.S. military. I only wish we had a Canadian with the means to organize a ride such as this for us as well. Cheers "MM" Happy ridingGeppettohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01458015736650676070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172202953319134786.post-58989706225540165002010-01-14T10:35:26.515-08:002010-01-14T10:35:26.515-08:00I truly hope that the above commenter is not speak...I truly hope that the above commenter is not speaking for himself when using the term "D-Day Dodgers"! My grandfather fought is N. Africa and went on the beach in Anzio.<br />You sir, may not think that the Americans did all of the fighting, but w/o them, you'd be speaking German and goose-stepping to your Auto-Union to get to work every morning!MMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12023211162193053646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172202953319134786.post-39854914591208543732010-01-14T09:46:00.050-08:002010-01-14T09:46:00.050-08:00It's nice to see the D-day dodgers get the res...It's nice to see the D-day dodgers get the respect they deserve. We had members of our goverments calling the US & Canadians that went to Sicily and main land Italy the "D-day Dodgers" saying that they were missing all the real fighting that was going on in France etc. It's estimated that the allies (USA, Britian, Canada, etc. etc.) suffered 320,955 casualties. The U.S. with 7,861 dead, the Canadian's with 5,399 dead. So it may be a ride to Honour the American soldiers, but my hat goes off to the American, Canadian, British, Polish etc. soldiers. All of whom fought and died for freedom in Italy. Who ever was the main driving force behind this, Grazie Molto!!!Geppettohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01458015736650676070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172202953319134786.post-77988566128108400192010-01-14T07:55:45.929-08:002010-01-14T07:55:45.929-08:00Thanks for posting this.Thanks for posting this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00772267195565188860noreply@blogger.com