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3 segments from The Long Circle South / 2026. Filter the full log with the same tag.
The route departs Corte Fiori with clarity, moving efficiently through Lazio before transitioning into Campania’s volcanic terrain. The ride compresses sharply on the Amalfi Coast, where precision replaces flow in the final descent to Positano.
After four days in Palermo, the expedition resumed with an easier coastal traverse across northern Sicily toward Messina. Less survival, more rhythm — one final slow passage before leaving the island again.
The expedition slowed intentionally today with an easier coastal ride north through Calabria and an early campsite setup by midday. Before continuing, the BMW R1300 GSA received its 10,000 km service and rear brake replacement at Barletto Moto Service — a reminder that long-distance travel depends as much on maintenance and preparation as on movement itself.
