S8 Ep156: Kilometre 0 – Italy's other mountains

<div>Stretching over 1200 kilometres, from the knee of Italy’s boot to the tip of its toe, the Apennines are ‘il Bel Paese’s’ defining geographical feature - &amp; yet many would struggle to point to them on a map.<br> <br> Similarly, the range’s place in Giro folklore is underplayed or even ignored, despite glorious dramas on fearsome climbs like Blockhaus, Monte Carpegna, San Pellegrino in Alpe &amp; l’Abetone. <br> <br> With the dual threats of Covid &amp; an autumn freeze looming over the Alps &amp; Dolomites, could the Apennines of the Giro’s second week become the race’s kingmakers - &amp; finally bring Italy’s ‘other’ mountains some overdue recognition?<br> <br> Kilometre 0 by The Cycling Podcast is supported by Zwift, the app for riding, training and racing at home.</div>