Eleven Norwegian joyful ladies had the pleasure to stay for one week in the beginning of June. American Phil and a couple of Italian pro cyclists guided us nicely on our fabulous trips around in beautiful landscape of the region. Urbino and San Marino made special impressions. Every day we started with a great breakfast and came back to the hotel for Power Lunch. Then, after having spent some time swimming and sunbathing on the beach or by the swimming pool, enjoyed the Turkish bath, shopped, or done some jogging along the beaches, we could enjoy dining until late in the evening. Emiliano’s mother is a small lady making great Italian food! We had to make effort not to gain weight in spite of all the cycling. Before bedtime Phil showed us photos taken on the trip of the day. He is not only a fitted cyclist; he is also an artistic photographer. We loved his shows in the evenings.
Unfortunately I had an accident and happened to break my clavicle. The ambulance was sudden on the site, and my friends and I were all impressed by the Italian health care. Emiliano made me feel safe by assisting as a chauffeur and interpreter when needed. He really put his heart to the service. The rest of the hotel staff also made me feel like a member of the family. I will never forget their carefulness. In spite of my accident, my whole group will remember this bike vacation with joy, and we would all very much like to come back and stay at Hotel Milano & Helvetia, Riccione!