http://torino-nice.weebly.com/It's not a race, the ideal bike is debatable, there's plenty of chance to go off-route or take a shortcut and there's no rules or expectations apart from Rule #1. "The First" suggests there will be a second.. Let's see how year one works out. We could have a series of rally patches in a few editions' time.
It's a nice ride on tarmac and easy gravel roads, generally high up with great views. It's intended as a pleasant way to finish the season, a social as much as a self-supported ride. If you did decide to TT it'll be a challenge, it's not an easy 700km considering the non-technical terrain. There's a fair bit of of climbing to reach those high-altitude cols and tracks.
Food and coffee en-route is first class as you would expect in Italy and France.
Full route files and cues due out in the summer.