Finale Ligure MTB

Finding gelato from the source with Francesco Gozio. #followcamfriday abandoned Nato Base edition. 

It's almost Halloween, so here are some moody vibes to fit the spirit of the holiday and the spirit of enduro. I wish every run started in some abandoned, run-down building. Sharp metal objects, and crumbling concrete. Perfect. Exactly how I like my abandoned buildings. 

If I was a graffiti artist, this would be where I hang out. Since I ride bikes, I'll just ride through and appreciate the art. Oh, and try not to crash down the concrete steps and into a hole. 

They should really start serving espresso and gelato out of this building. I can't personally think of a better use. This is the top of the shuttle road used by hundreds of mountain bikers every day. Business opportunity missed. Francesco and I promise to buy 1 gelato and 1 espresso per lap. 

It's fog, dog. No, I can't actually see anything. Fortunately, Francesco knows the lines. Wet leaves on wet rocks with fogged-up glasses is very engaging. Wouldn't have it any enter way. 

The old-world charm of these foliage-lined corridors will never be lost on me. These corridors all lead back to the city and eventually to the gelato stand. It's like throwing a hot dog down a hallway. This hallway leads to dessert. 

Victory at last. We actually did two rides on this day and ate gelato three times. Proper ratios if you ask me. Keep it locked right here to see if I can still fit in the door of the plane when I leave Europe.