Latest tweak - two nights in Narni and a train ride

 

Over time the various changes to our route and schedule had resulted in a sequence of riding days that do not allow for rest days. This sequence, (Sansepolcro to Ponte Valleceppi, Todi, Narni, Vasche, L'Aquila, Sulmona) is not what I wanted. I can't shift the starting date, I don't want to shift the ending date, so the only possibilities for change are to ride some longer days or to "skip" a day of riding.

The latter is what we collectively have decided is best. So that will mean that we will have two nights in Narni, skip Vasche and instead jump ahead by train to L'Aquila. The route from Narni to L'Aquila was never a highlight of the route and this will give us a free day in Narni which could be used to relax or to visit the cascades at Marmore.

After the rest day, the plan will be:

• Ride down the hill to Narni Scalo (less than 5km). The railway station is Narni-Amelia.
• Take the regional train to Terni (about ten minutes).
• Take the regional train to L'Aquila (about two hours).
• Ride a couple of kilometers from L'Aquila station to our accommodation.

Total journey is around three hours depending on connections.

Here's a thought... dinner planning

I'd like to challenge the other participants of the trip (riding and non-riding) to share in the joy/chore of deciding where we will have dinner each night. This implies doing the research, making the booking and communicating this to the rest of the group.

1. This would only apply to towns where there is a range of dinner choices.
2. Avery strong preference for local (regional) cuisine.
3. It would need to be a place that takes bookings.
4. No dinner bookings before 20:00!
5. Has to be easy walking distance from our lodgings.

Who thinks this is a good idea? Who is up for it?