La Bella Italia 2017

We Come From A Land Downunder

Beautiful one day perfect the next!!

Peter Maurer, Paul Goghlan, Ross Sanelli Garry Webster, Paul Mara 

The five Amici's over many years have been active in various sports both recreational and competitively for many years, in a variety of different fields. As we progress towards our mature years we have been drawn to cycling, primary for enjoyment and the benefits that it brings to our lives.  About ten years ago I worked for a company in the city and met Ross (The Jedi Master) through a mutual interest in riding bikes. 

Even though I had been riding for a long time Ross introduced me to a whole new world of cycling.  Ross is a great mentor and coach, and has owned and ridden most of the best bikes around. Ross even had the pleasure of riding my classic Hillman Sun Tour Racer which I managed to clock up over 50,000 klm. What was that name you gave to my Hillman Ross beginning with S?

Ross also introduced me to mountain bike riding. Ross also enjoys collecting bikes and myself, Peter & Garry are the lucky owners of some of his ex bikes. 

About six years ago Ross was very excited at the prospect of riding in La Bella Italia which also sparked Peter and my interest. We decided in 2013 to participate in the 2014 ride, but sadly the event was not held that year. So we embarked on the TDF instead. Ross was not able to join us so Peter and myself decided to go it alone. What an adventure.......

Peter & Paul in York for the Grande Departe 2014....yes Ross this is where we should be

Three years later and Ross got excited again, I'm in, so am I says Peter, so talking amongst  our riding buddies and Garry says I might be interested in that, then Paul Coghlan said so am I. The five Amici's had a dream...

...Well, I don't know what will happen now; we've got some difficult days ahead.  But it really doesn't matter with us now, because we've been to the mountaintop.....I have seen the promised land...

Three Amici's Ross, Garry, Paul

4th Amici KOM Peter