Motorcycle route from La Spezia to Florence through Lunigiana, Garfagnana and the Northern Apennines, crossing inland mountain roads before descending into Tuscany.
Today’s stretch ran from Genova into the Tuscan interior, ending in Siena.
The opening section inland set the tone. Tight, irregular roads cutting through the hills behind the coast — not the kind you glide through, but the kind you work through. Constant transitions, uneven surfaces, quick changes in elevation. At times beautiful, at times frustrating. A few of those segments felt like they existed more on a map than in reality — narrow, partially broken, occasionally leading nowhere useful. It demanded attention early on, both mentally and physically.
But that phase passed.
As the route pushed further south and east, the roads began to open, and with them, the ride itself. Tuscany unfolded in long, flowing stretches — wide views, soft curves, and a rhythm that finally allowed for consistency. This is where the day shifted from effort to enjoyment.
The body followed that same trajectory. Yesterday there was resistance. Today, adaptation. The back settled, posture improved, and the hours became manageable. Not effortless, but controlled. Practice is starting to translate into performance.
Florence was originally a planned stop. That changed mid-ride. With unstable weather ahead, stopping became secondary to positioning. So the decision was made to push through and use Siena as a tactical waypoint rather than a destination.
The plan now is defined by movement, not location. Stay ahead of the weather. If executed cleanly: a stop somewhere south of Rome, then a faster transition toward Positano.
This is no longer about following a predefined route. It’s about making the route work.