Sicily: A Cool Place in the Heat of Summer
As July warms up, it’s hard to believe how cool temperatures were in Sicily in late May. The beaches, the refreshing breeze and the light seafood platters are all reminders of how lovely the weather was. Not that July is a bad month, but now Sicily is unbearably hot and this video is a quick memory of one pretty cool cyclist I was lucky enough to have in a pretty cool place. Eric is a great cyclist and it goes to show you that no matter what your cycling level, there’s something for everyone over at Pomegranate Journeys. In Eric’s case, it’s his cycling abilities as well as his open-minded approach in accepting the unknown adventure that makes travel so much fun. For Eric, “It will always be a good time.”
Eric is someone I’ve known for a few years now and he has always been a laid-back traveler: relaxed when his luggage does not arrive, at ease taking pictures and flying down the hills, he is even cool under pressure when more serious emergencies occur. He is always looking for engaging conversation and has a great sense of humor. Best of all, he keeps his sights – and taste buds – open to new discoveries. But not only is he cool on the bike, his outfits are cool too. Eric is one of the few cyclists I’ve seen who has a fashion sense that well reflects his personality.
Eric had never ridden the Kuota Kharma before taking a guided tour with Pomegranate Journeys. As you’ll see in the video, he’s very happy with the comfortable ride that these carbon-fiber bikes provide. It’s not as stiff as he expected and that’s a plus. It’s obvious that the bikes are light so you only have to concentrate on getting yourself up the hill – the bike, more or less, takes care of itself. He enjoyed the Shimano Ultegra components and he was able to push the bike to its limits: flying downhill and climbing uphill en dansant: dancing on the pedals.
Oh yeah: and his outfits match the bike colors.
Thanks Eric for being a good sport. I know I can get annoying with the camera, but I do appreciate your candid answers to my questions. It was great having you on the trip and I look forward to seeing you again (although let’s do Southern Italy again; Portland is a bit too rainy for me).
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