Anyone know what this Italian sign means

[ukdodger]

I'm considering cycling to Rome this year. This is either in or just after the Alps.

Also the highest climb is over 7000ft. Anyone been over that. How bad was it?

Any tips on places to avoid like dangerous (to cyclists) roads, tunnels etc appreciated.

[Nareloc]

Attention! Speed Camera!

[Paulatic]

The only Italian I have is from watching Inspector Montalbano. I'd hazard a guess that says something along the lines of speed monitoring. Cameras or sensors maybe.

[ukdodger]

The only Italian I have is from watching Inspector Montalbano. I'd hazard a guess that says something along the lines of speed monitoring. Cameras or sensors maybe.

Thanks. It's the 'Velo' something at the bottom that's bothering me.

[Psamathe]

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Thanks. It's the 'Velo' something at the bottom that's bothering me.

Thick "velocity"

Ian

[ukdodger]

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Thanks. It's the 'Velo' something at the bottom that's bothering me.

Thick "velocity"

Ian

Or 'Velobanned'

[cliffyboy1962]

Literal translation "Attention ! Electronic control of the Speed"

[ukdodger]

Literal translation "Attention ! Electronic control of the Speed"

Thanks.

[craggie]

FWI bicycle is bicicletta, or bici for short.

[ukdodger]

FWI bicycle is bicicletta, or bici for short.

Cheers craggie. But I've decided against it now anyway. Too many of the roads look like motorways and the Alps at my age might be pushing my luck.

[nirakaro]

Controllo, controle, Kontrol etc. is what language students call a ‘false friend’: it can mean ‘control’, but usually means ‘check’ - as in passport-control, etc. In this case, electronic speed check.
Highest climb is 7000ft - do you mean climbing 7000ft, or climbing to 7000ft? Most Alpine passes, you’ll be starting the day at 3000ft or more, the roads (assuming main roads) are well engineered to a slope of usually not much over 5-6%, and unless you’re in the Netherlands or East Anglia, you’re probably used to climbing at least 100ft per mile anyway. Also you won’t be doing the constant uppy-downy stuff you often get in hilly country - I’ve often climbed nearly as much crossing the Pennines as you do crossing the Alps!

[ukdodger]

Controllo, controle, Kontrol etc. is what language students call a ‘false friend’: it can mean ‘control’, but usually means ‘check’ - as in passport-control, etc. In this case, electronic speed check.
Highest climb is 7000ft - do you mean climbing 7000ft, or climbing to 7000ft? Most Alpine passes, you’ll be starting the day at 3000ft or more, the roads (assuming main roads) are well engineered to a slope of usually not much over 5-6%, and unless you’re in the Netherlands or East Anglia, you’re probably used to climbing at least 100ft per mile anyway. Also you won’t be doing the constant uppy-downy stuff you often get in hilly country - I’ve often climbed nearly as much crossing the Pennines as you do crossing the Alps!

That's interesting. Have you crossed the Alps?

[nirakaro]

Several times - it's my favourite bit of a tour! What route have you got in mind?

[Sweep]

One thing, as i recall the law in italy demands that you wear a hiviz top/tabard when cycling through tunnels. Also possibly i think outside urban areas after dusk. The last rule strikes me as typical italian *****. Maybe the multiple police forces could better use their time reducing the number of folk of all ages regularly mown down on the strisce/zebras. Must admit that i don't know if the second rule, if i have got it right, is enforced. Maybe andy miller could advise.

[ukdodger]

Several times - it's my favourite bit of a tour! What route have you got in mind?

This one. I picked on road because most of the Velo cycle paths I used to Berlin last year were really mountain bike paths.

If you have any other routes I'd like to hear them.