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The Big Party…

Posted on 2012/08/05 by tallbiker

The evening Lorenzo (my brother) took me to a party. The birthday party of Marcellus. Quanso we got had a crown and a ribbon with the word Princess. I met some of his friends. It was great fun. Later we … Continue reading →

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First days in New York…

Posted on 2012/08/05 by tallbiker

My brother Lorenzo show me a little bit Manhattan between busy streets and tower blocks. At first I feel a little disoriented, but is not hard to find the correct coordinates in the city. The streets are nearly all numbered … Continue reading →

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Maintenance…

Posted on 2012/08/03 by tallbiker

After dinner I continue to work … I clean all the components, were terribly dirty! It’s been too long since the last maintenance.     Also put a new chain and new tires. Finally change the saddle with a more … Continue reading →

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Last Dinner in Italy…

Posted on 2012/08/03 by tallbiker

I take a break from all the preparatory work with a dinner, my last meal before leaving Italy. My parents cook a great vegetables tajin, a Moroccan dish is prepared with a terracotta pot. It was really good!    

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Handlebars…

Posted on 2012/08/02 by tallbiker

I start to fix the handlebar, originally, before it ended in the hands of Rocco salda il mondo (welds the world), was the back of a chair. After the welds had never been painted and the rust came out easily. … Continue reading →

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Preparation…

Posted on 2012/08/02 by tallbiker

A race against time. The last weeks were really intense. Among regular work and extra-ordinary, I had to prepare for my journey to the USA: papers abroad permits, purchase new bags, and bicycle transport sack. And to make matters worse, … Continue reading →

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