Trials, Trails, and Tales Italy '08

jjustj · 06-03-2008, 07:02 PM

Several weeks ago I had the honor of visiting close friends of mine in Italy. The host was Dario, a friend I have enjoyed knowing for years.
He is an accomplished rider with many adventures to his credit including trips to Morocco and also exploring many routes around Italy via Trials Bikes or his enduro bikes. My Trip would include Rome, enduro bike riding near lake Bracciano North of there, Some trials riding in the Mtns.
Competing in a local trails event near Rieti and topping off with 4-5 days enduro ride on a borrowed xr 400. on the island of Sardinia.
Choosing the best pictures is hard and most of the pictures from Sardinia are compliments of the other generous riders I was with.
there is also some video worthy of Americas Dumbest home videos . Wait and see! enjoy! [IMG]

[/IMG]MY very special hosts Dario and Giovanna

Texting at 85 KPH then norm, most might be eating as well

Castle St Angelo ( i think)[IMG]%3Ca%20href=%22http://s156.photobucket.com/albums/t22/jjustj/pics%201%20Italy/?action=view&current=8.jpg%22%20target=%22_blank%22%3E%3Cimg%20 src=%22http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t22/jjustj/pics%201%20Italy/8.jpg%22%20border=%220%22%20alt=%22Didn%27t%20%20s ee%20an%20ADV%20%20sticker%20on%20those%22%3E%3C/a%3E[/IMG]

Garand · 06-03-2008, 07:05 PM

Sounds like a fun trip!!

Green Stainz · 06-03-2008, 07:17 PM

more, more, more

:popcorn

jjustj · 06-03-2008, 07:25 PM

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[/IMG]What? no ADV stickers? No it's not me![IMG]%3Ca%20href=%22http://s156.photobucket.com/albums/t22/jjustj/pics%201%20Italy/?action=view&current=6.jpg%22%20target=%22_blank%22%3E%3Cimg%20 src=%22http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t22/jjustj/pics%201%20Italy/6.jpg%22%20border=%220%22%20alt=%22St%20.%20Peters %20%20in%20%20the%20%20distance%22%3E%3C/a%3E[/IMG]

jjustj · 06-03-2008, 07:28 PM

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[/IMG]parked inside the Vatican

jjustj · 06-03-2008, 07:35 PM

[IMG]%3Ca%20href=%22http://s156.photobucket.com/albums/t22/jjustj/pics%201%20Italy/?action=view&current=cbe49dbf.jpg%22%20target=%22_blank%22%3E%3 Cimg%20src=%22http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t22/jjustj/pics%201%20Italy/cbe49dbf.jpg%22%20border=%220%22%20alt=%22Self%20% 20serve%22%3E%3C/a%3E[/IMG]Lake Bracciano is Noth of Rome a few miles and would be the starting point of a ride with new friends, Marco (whos house we left from)
Danielle, and Dario. This was my first chance to ride like a Roman IE; lane splitting, going to the front of the pack at stoplights, and treating stop signs as merely a suggestion and make sure no one is coming! etc. at least on the way to the off road portion. What a gas!
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jjustj · 06-03-2008, 07:39 PM

well don't blame it on the rookie American, most automated stations only take cash and well ... er ... anyone could fill their bike with diesel.Glad Dario and mines were full of the right stuff and we didn't need any.

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jjustj · 06-03-2008, 07:45 PM

that were dated to be around the second half of the sixth century bc, a good place to investigate and take a break. My pics were dark in the heavily forested area so we continued. later abandoned railroads and train staions long forgotten.
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jjustj · 06-03-2008, 07:47 PM

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Chanderjeet · 06-03-2008, 07:49 PM

Looks good,

Cant wait to see the videos ;)

jjustj · 06-03-2008, 07:50 PM

The ancient Romans building Aquaducts, that stretched for miles to carry water to Rome. It's hard to see in this video but halfway through. if you look hard enough! you can see it!
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Bonnie Abbzug · 06-03-2008, 08:02 PM

J! It looks like our little lesson has paid off! I can't wait to see the rest! Good job so far!

jjustj · 06-03-2008, 08:05 PM

after the ride we changed, realxed, watched dvds of riding in Brazil as we quenched our thirst with quite a few beers and some snacks, No i didnt get pics of the food sorry But Then Real Italian woodfired oven type pizza and after dinner drinks. Dario, help me out with this! any way Im working on the next set of pics Riding Trials bikes in the Mtns.

jjustj · 06-03-2008, 08:19 PM

Dario was on his 08 Sherco fourstroke and he was kind enough to lend me his 08 sherco 2 stroke Both great bikes, as it had been a bout 6 weeks since being on a trials bike it took a few minutes to get back into the swing, and the trails were not for beginners! Dario taking a break and checking his gps[IMG]

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jjustj · 06-03-2008, 08:22 PM

and me sweating like a pig being used to the 9000 ft air of Colorado.
but what a view![IMG]

[/IMG]if you could see over the far mtn ridge you might see Rome

06-03-2008, 07:02 PM	#1
jjustj ^OP JUSTAGUYTRYING2STAYDRY Joined: Jun 2005 Location: 9157 ft Dillon CO Oddometer: 4,947	Trials, Trails, and Tales Italy '08 Several weeks ago I had the honor of visiting close friends of mine in Italy. The host was Dario, a friend I have enjoyed knowing for years. He is an accomplished rider with many adventures to his credit including trips to Morocco and also exploring many routes around Italy via Trials Bikes or his enduro bikes. My Trip would include Rome, enduro bike riding near lake Bracciano North of there, Some trials riding in the Mtns. Competing in a local trails event near Rieti and topping off with 4-5 days enduro ride on a borrowed xr 400. on the island of Sardinia. Choosing the best pictures is hard and most of the pictures from Sardinia are compliments of the other generous riders I was with. there is also some video worthy of Americas Dumbest home videos . Wait and see! enjoy! [IMG][/IMG]MY very special hosts Dario and Giovanna Texting at 85 KPH then norm, most might be eating as well Castle St Angelo ( i think)[IMG]%3Ca%20href=%22http://s156.photobucket.com/albums/t22/jjustj/pics%201%20Italy/?action=view&current=8.jpg%22%20target=%22_blank%22%3E%3Cimg%20 src=%22http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t22/jjustj/pics%201%20Italy/8.jpg%22%20border=%220%22%20alt=%22Didn%27t%20%20s ee%20an%20ADV%20%20sticker%20on%20those%22%3E%3C/a%3E[/IMG] __________________ Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. Mark Twain RIDE STEALTH, http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=348508 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=489958 Sunday worship, a strap-on, and Does this water taste funny? jjustj screwed with this post 06-03-2008 at 07:10 PM Reason: didnt get all pics in! :(

06-03-2008, 07:05 PM	#2
Garand Keeper of Useful Sarcasms Joined: Oct 2004 Location: NE OK Oddometer: 675	Sounds like a fun trip!! __________________ Smugmug $5 off coupon code q8wOGo0Dzq06c

06-03-2008, 07:25 PM	#4
jjustj ^OP JUSTAGUYTRYING2STAYDRY Joined: Jun 2005 Location: 9157 ft Dillon CO Oddometer: 4,947	I am trying to add multiple pics but..... [IMG][/IMG]What? no ADV stickers? No it's not me![IMG]%3Ca%20href=%22http://s156.photobucket.com/albums/t22/jjustj/pics%201%20Italy/?action=view&current=6.jpg%22%20target=%22_blank%22%3E%3Cimg%20 src=%22http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t22/jjustj/pics%201%20Italy/6.jpg%22%20border=%220%22%20alt=%22St%20.%20Peters %20%20in%20%20the%20%20distance%22%3E%3C/a%3E[/IMG] __________________ Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. Mark Twain RIDE STEALTH, http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=348508 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=489958 Sunday worship, a strap-on, and Does this water taste funny?

06-03-2008, 07:28 PM	#5
jjustj ^OP JUSTAGUYTRYING2STAYDRY Joined: Jun 2005 Location: 9157 ft Dillon CO Oddometer: 4,947	I would rather own one of these than a scooter [IMG][/IMG]parked inside the Vatican __________________ Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. Mark Twain RIDE STEALTH, http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=348508 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=489958 Sunday worship, a strap-on, and Does this water taste funny?

06-03-2008, 07:35 PM	#6
jjustj ^OP JUSTAGUYTRYING2STAYDRY Joined: Jun 2005 Location: 9157 ft Dillon CO Oddometer: 4,947	Next up. Enduro riding [IMG]%3Ca%20href=%22http://s156.photobucket.com/albums/t22/jjustj/pics%201%20Italy/?action=view&current=cbe49dbf.jpg%22%20target=%22_blank%22%3E%3 Cimg%20src=%22http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t22/jjustj/pics%201%20Italy/cbe49dbf.jpg%22%20border=%220%22%20alt=%22Self%20% 20serve%22%3E%3C/a%3E[/IMG]Lake Bracciano is Noth of Rome a few miles and would be the starting point of a ride with new friends, Marco (whos house we left from) Danielle, and Dario. This was my first chance to ride like a Roman IE; lane splitting, going to the front of the pack at stoplights, and treating stop signs as merely a suggestion and make sure no one is coming! etc. at least on the way to the off road portion. What a gas! [IMG][/IMG] [IMG]%3Ca%20href=%22http://s156.photobucket.com/albums/t22/jjustj/pics%201%20Italy/?action=view&current=cbe49dbf.jpg%22%20target=%22_blank%22%3E%3 Cimg%20src=%22http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t22/jjustj/pics%201%20Italy/cbe49dbf.jpg%22%20border=%220%22%20alt=%22Self%20% 20serve%22%3E%3C/a%3E[/IMG] __________________ Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. Mark Twain RIDE STEALTH, http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=348508 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=489958 Sunday worship, a strap-on, and Does this water taste funny?

06-03-2008, 07:17 PM	#3
Green Stainz Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2002 Location: Dillon, CO Oddometer: 3,969	more, more, more :popcorn

06-03-2008, 07:39 PM	#7
jjustj ^OP JUSTAGUYTRYING2STAYDRY Joined: Jun 2005 Location: 9157 ft Dillon CO Oddometer: 4,947	self serve problems well don't blame it on the rookie American, most automated stations only take cash and well ... er ... anyone could fill their bike with diesel.Glad Dario and mines were full of the right stuff and we didn't need any. [/IMG] __________________ Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. Mark Twain RIDE STEALTH, http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=348508 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=489958 Sunday worship, a strap-on, and Does this water taste funny?

06-03-2008, 07:45 PM	#8
jjustj ^OP JUSTAGUYTRYING2STAYDRY Joined: Jun 2005 Location: 9157 ft Dillon CO Oddometer: 4,947	On the trail we rode past some ancient tombs.. that were dated to be around the second half of the sixth century bc, a good place to investigate and take a break. My pics were dark in the heavily forested area so we continued. later abandoned railroads and train staions long forgotten. [IMG][/IMG] __________________ Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. Mark Twain RIDE STEALTH, http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=348508 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=489958 Sunday worship, a strap-on, and Does this water taste funny?

06-03-2008, 07:47 PM	#9
jjustj ^OP JUSTAGUYTRYING2STAYDRY Joined: Jun 2005 Location: 9157 ft Dillon CO Oddometer: 4,947	taking abreak with the Med in the background.[IMG][/IMG] __________________ Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. Mark Twain RIDE STEALTH, http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=348508 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=489958 Sunday worship, a strap-on, and Does this water taste funny?

06-03-2008, 07:49 PM	#10
Chanderjeet IndiYeah !! Joined: Mar 2006 Location: New Delhi, India Oddometer: 5,598	Looks good, Cant wait to see the videos ;) __________________ Himalayas on a Motorcycle - Photography book by Chanderjeet Mango Lassi of the bumfucked hillbillies MC

06-03-2008, 07:50 PM	#11
jjustj ^OP JUSTAGUYTRYING2STAYDRY Joined: Jun 2005 Location: 9157 ft Dillon CO Oddometer: 4,947	ok, lets see if Tami taught me how to do this..... The ancient Romans building Aquaducts, that stretched for miles to carry water to Rome. It's hard to see in this video but halfway through. if you look hard enough! you can see it! [IMG][/IMG] __________________ Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. Mark Twain RIDE STEALTH, http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=348508 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=489958 Sunday worship, a strap-on, and Does this water taste funny?

06-03-2008, 08:02 PM	#12
Bonnie Abbzug Property of Hayduke Joined: Sep 2006 Location: on the couch pm'ing Hayduke Oddometer: 10,301	J! It looks like our little lesson has paid off! I can't wait to see the rest! Good job so far!

06-03-2008, 08:05 PM	#13
jjustj ^OP JUSTAGUYTRYING2STAYDRY Joined: Jun 2005 Location: 9157 ft Dillon CO Oddometer: 4,947	what a host Marco was after the ride we changed, realxed, watched dvds of riding in Brazil as we quenched our thirst with quite a few beers and some snacks, No i didnt get pics of the food sorry But Then Real Italian woodfired oven type pizza and after dinner drinks. Dario, help me out with this! any way Im working on the next set of pics Riding Trials bikes in the Mtns. __________________ Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. Mark Twain RIDE STEALTH, http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=348508 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=489958 Sunday worship, a strap-on, and Does this water taste funny? jjustj screwed with this post 12-17-2012 at 02:45 PM

06-03-2008, 08:19 PM	#14
jjustj ^OP JUSTAGUYTRYING2STAYDRY Joined: Jun 2005 Location: 9157 ft Dillon CO Oddometer: 4,947	after a45 minute drive... UP. UP. AND up! Dario was on his 08 Sherco fourstroke and he was kind enough to lend me his 08 sherco 2 stroke Both great bikes, as it had been a bout 6 weeks since being on a trials bike it took a few minutes to get back into the swing, and the trails were not for beginners! Dario taking a break and checking his gps[IMG][/IMG] __________________ Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. Mark Twain RIDE STEALTH, http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=348508 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=489958 Sunday worship, a strap-on, and Does this water taste funny?

06-03-2008, 08:22 PM	#15
jjustj ^OP JUSTAGUYTRYING2STAYDRY Joined: Jun 2005 Location: 9157 ft Dillon CO Oddometer: 4,947	great views, good temps, sweet running bike. and me sweating like a pig being used to the 9000 ft air of Colorado. but what a view![IMG][/IMG]if you could see over the far mtn ridge you might see Rome __________________ Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. Mark Twain RIDE STEALTH, http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=348508 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=489958 Sunday worship, a strap-on, and Does this water taste funny?

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