Story for MFP Classics Challenge - Il Lombardia 2016

Day started as wet as an otters pocket, misty and damp, cool, and properly autumnal.

Decided to hit the paths and bridleways on the Cross Bike...

Managed to get a shot or two of the "fallen leaves" whilst passing through the woods...

little did I know, that the roadside church would also have its own set of fallen leaves on the floor...

and soon after, back home, I was on the Italian Style "recovery drinks" *yes, it's decaf, I'm not allowed the proper stuff yet... still espresso roast though, but I struggle to get a decent Crema with these beans...

and, despite not really burning enough to justify it, I tucked into a "italian-ish" evening meal -

Risotto with 2 Beans, Mozzarella and Basil Stuffed Chicken Breast wrapped in ham, and Roasted Baby Vine Tomatoes with Black Olives.

Yum.

So, that's +4 bonus points by my reckoning - probably more than the distance and ascent get me