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Visiting Padua by Bike #2 – Cappella degli Scrovegni and Sant’Antonio – and a puncture!
We set out on our bikes at 10.30 am after having a typical Italian breakfast at our B&B. A bit too high carb for cyclists. Our hostess spontaneously suggests eggs and cheese for tomorrow. It’s a little muggy to start … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Cycling, Italy, Sightseeing, Travelling
Tagged bike shop in Padua, cycle shop in Padua, cycling in padua
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Visiting Padua by Bike
I’ve been wanting to visit Padua for a very long time. Many years ago, we toured northern Italy and got as far as Vicenza. We can’t remember why we didn’t go any further. Our Routard guidebook tells us that the … Continue reading

Posted in Architecture, Cycling, Italy, Sightseeing, Travelling
Tagged cycling in Italy, cycling in padua, padova pass, padua
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