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Morning start in Merano

30 miles of trails through apple orchards before the pass. 

Sun screen needed here. 

There's 48 switchbacks to the top. 47 is near the bottom. #1 later on in the pictures is at the top. 

See the start of the switchbacks on the hill?

Near the top. 9000 feet

Gwen and our support van. She's amazing. 

Highest brat wurst stand in Europe. 

Starting down. 16 miles of switchbacks dropping more than a mile. 

You hit 30-40 mph on a bike between those corners.