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by ceejayoz 2476 days ago
In fairness, Italians have a reputation for driving dangerously when they know the territory, too.
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donretag 2476 days ago
I remember being 18, in Italy, driving my crappy Fiat as fast as I can down an Italian highway. Fifth gear, gas pedal to the max. And I was still getting passed by faster cars. Italians just drive faster. :)
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davidw 2475 days ago
This kind of road is reasonably common in Italy:

https://www.google.com/maps/@45.8513921,11.3773108,3a,75y,24...

I'm not ashamed to admit that it scared the crap out of me, and my wife (who I completely trust) was driving.

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donretag 2475 days ago
What's wrong with that road? Seems just like your standard mountain pass road to me. :) Those switchbacks are tight, so trucks are probably not allowed on that road.

I lived somewhat close to there, but not close enough to know that exact area. I am now an avid road cyclist that loves to do big climbs. That road is not even that bad https://veloviewer.com/segments/4090708

I do similar climbs here in California.

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davidw 2475 days ago
It's super tight and super cliffy, and it would be excellent on a road bike if you don't mind heights. I do, though.

I don't think I've seen anything in California quite that sketchy. Maybe this one because it's really narrow:

https://www.google.com/maps/@37.8803894,-120.2966256,3a,90y,...

That would also make for a great ride.

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