The group gather outside the hotel
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On the road
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The sea makes for a nice backdrop
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Climbing one of the many drags
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Journalist Carlton Reid tops up.
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Snow at the top of a climb.
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A quick break.
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Back on the road again.
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Some beautiful countryside
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Two of the guides
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Guests at the Hotel Perla
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Another example
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Early season training
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A mid-spin water stop.
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The group head out
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Taking in some rays.
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Although there is plenty of scope
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Higher up, there is still snow in March.
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It looks cold...
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... but it ain't!
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Time for a break
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Another picturesque drinks stop.
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Plenty of culture on view
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The Romagna region
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After the spin,
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Each hotel also offers a secure lock-up
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A nice touch!
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Eddy Merckx has a close partnership
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Merckx with Stefano Garzelli.
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Hotel owner Ernesto Bronzelli
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... including this autograph sheet
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This newspaper clip
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More memorabilia.
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Epoca magazine's cover
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A Swiss wartime bike
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Eddy Merckx goes on a spin
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Ruben Bongiorno celebrates
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Merckx signs a replica jersey
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Merckx with some of his frames.
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Italian style.
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Cyclingnews' experience
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Federica Bronzetti and her mother,
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The ever-smiling
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Brother and sister
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After all the training hours,
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