{"id":4204,"date":"2013-07-21T22:56:06","date_gmt":"2013-07-21T20:56:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/?p=4204"},"modified":"2014-10-21T11:17:23","modified_gmt":"2014-10-21T09:17:23","slug":"caveman-wins-in-mountains-at-xterra-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/index.php\/caveman-wins-in-mountains-at-xterra-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"Caveman wins in mountain region of Scanno at XTERRA Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/index.php\/caveman-wins-in-mountains-at-xterra-italy\/conrad-stoltz-xterra-italy-abruzzo-bike-course-down-stairs-specialized-epic\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4787\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" alt=\"Conrad Stoltz XTERRA Italy Abruzzo bike course down stairs, Specialized Epic\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4787\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Conrad-Stoltz-XTERRA-Italy-Abruzzo-bike-course-down-stairs-Specialized-Epic.jpg\" style=\"width: 660px; height: 440px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Conrad-Stoltz-XTERRA-Italy-Abruzzo-bike-course-down-stairs-Specialized-Epic.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Conrad-Stoltz-XTERRA-Italy-Abruzzo-bike-course-down-stairs-Specialized-Epic-400x266.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.xterra-abruzzo.com\/en\/\">XTERRA Italy <\/a>has the most amazing course! Parts through the old mountain town of Scanno.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/index.php\/caveman-wins-in-mountains-at-xterra-italy\/conrad-stoltz-caveman-xterra-italy-scanno-abruzzo-finish-specialized-suunto-hoka-oakley\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4766\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"396\" alt=\"conrad stoltz caveman xterra italy scanno abruzzo finish Specialized Suunto Hoka oakley\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4766\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/conrad-stoltz-caveman-xterra-italy-scanno-abruzzo-finish-Specialized-Suunto-Hoka-oakley.jpg\" style=\"width: 660px; height: 373px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/conrad-stoltz-caveman-xterra-italy-scanno-abruzzo-finish-Specialized-Suunto-Hoka-oakley.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/conrad-stoltz-caveman-xterra-italy-scanno-abruzzo-finish-Specialized-Suunto-Hoka-oakley-400x226.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\tTo the tune of &quot;eye of the tiger&quot; (thanks DJ Jack!) Caveman wins XTERRA Italy by 4 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>\n<object type=\"application\/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"660\" height=\"62\" data=\"http:\/\/getembedplus.com\/embedplus.swf\" id=\"ep41574\"><param value=\"http:\/\/getembedplus.com\/embedplus.swf\" name=\"movie\" \/><param value=\"high\" name=\"quality\" \/><param value=\"transparent\" name=\"wmode\" \/><param value=\"always\" name=\"allowscriptaccess\" \/><param value=\"true\" name=\"allowFullScreen\" \/><param name=\"flashvars\" value=\"ytid=LRdImqYVnvg&#038;height=30&#038;width=660&#038;react=0&#038;sweetspot=0&#038;&amp;rs=w\" \/><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"cantembedplus\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"660\" height=\"30\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LRdImqYVnvg?fs=1&#038;\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/object>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/index.php\/caveman-wins-in-mountains-at-xterra-italy\/conrad-stoltz-caveman-xterra-italy-scanno-podium-specialized-hoka-suunto-oakley\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4767\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"522\" alt=\"Conrad Stoltz Caveman XTERRA Italy Scanno podium Specialized Hoka Suunto Oakley\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4767\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Conrad-Stoltz-Caveman-XTERRA-Italy-Scanno-podium-Specialized-Hoka-Suunto-Oakley.jpg\" style=\"width: 660px; height: 492px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Conrad-Stoltz-Caveman-XTERRA-Italy-Scanno-podium-Specialized-Hoka-Suunto-Oakley.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Conrad-Stoltz-Caveman-XTERRA-Italy-Scanno-podium-Specialized-Hoka-Suunto-Oakley-400x298.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.xterra-italy.com\/en\/news.html\">XTERRA Italy <\/a>made is debut in the idyllic mountain town of Scanno, in the province of Abruzzo. In terms of the culture and Italian country side experiance, it was a real treat for Liezel and I. In terms of racing, it was a truely wonderful experience. A well rounded, tough course and exceptionally well presented by Wolf Hardt and his crew.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/index.php\/caveman-wins-in-mountains-at-xterra-italy\/conrad-stoltz-liezel-stoltz-caveman-xterra-italy-abruzzo-scanno-finish-hoka-stinson\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4770\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"conrad stoltz liezel stoltz caveman xterra italy abruzzo scanno finish hoka stinson\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/conrad-stoltz-liezel-stoltz-caveman-xterra-italy-abruzzo-scanno-finish-hoka-stinson.jpg\" style=\"width: 660px; height: 431px;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\tLove it when a plan comes together&#8230; My 3rd win in a row in my new <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hokaoneone.eu\/\">Hoka One One<\/a> Stinson shoes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/index.php\/caveman-wins-in-mountains-at-xterra-italy\/conrad-stoltz-caveman-xterra-italy-scanno-podium-in-lake-nico-lebrun-jim-thijs-nico-pfitzenmaier\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4768\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" alt=\"Conrad Stoltz Caveman XTERRA Italy Scanno Podium in lake nico lebrun jim thijs nico pfitzenmaier\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Conrad-Stoltz-Caveman-XTERRA-Italy-Scanno-Podium-in-lake-nico-lebrun-jim-thijs-nico-pfitzenmaier.jpg\" style=\"width: 660px; height: 495px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Conrad-Stoltz-Caveman-XTERRA-Italy-Scanno-Podium-in-lake-nico-lebrun-jim-thijs-nico-pfitzenmaier.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Conrad-Stoltz-Caveman-XTERRA-Italy-Scanno-Podium-in-lake-nico-lebrun-jim-thijs-nico-pfitzenmaier-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\tThe top 6 trying to wash off the mud. (and climbing tears) L-R Jim Thijs (BEL), Francois Carloni (FRA), Nico Pfitzenmaier(GER- actually ZAR!), Caveman (ZAR), Nico Lebrun (FRA), Oliver Shaw (NZ)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\t&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/index.php\/caveman-wins-in-mountains-at-xterra-italy\/conrad-stoltz-caveman-xterra-italy-scanno-ski-lift\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4769\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Conrad Stoltz Caveman XTERRA Italy Scanno ski lift\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4769\" height=\"306\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Conrad-Stoltz-Caveman-XTERRA-Italy-Scanno-ski-lift.jpg\" width=\"306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Conrad-Stoltz-Caveman-XTERRA-Italy-Scanno-ski-lift.jpg 306w, https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Conrad-Stoltz-Caveman-XTERRA-Italy-Scanno-ski-lift-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 306px) 100vw, 306px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\tThis Nico Lebrun designed course is filled with nightmarish altitude gain and peril&#8230;<!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\t&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/index.php\/caveman-wins-in-mountains-at-xterra-italy\/conrad-stoltz-xterra-italy-bike-cherry-loving-bear-specialized-ground-control\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4773\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Conrad Stoltz XTERRA Italy bike cherry loving bear, Specialized Ground Control\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Conrad-Stoltz-XTERRA-Italy-bike-cherry-loving-bear-Specialized-Ground-Control.jpg\" style=\"width: 660px; height: 515px;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\tIncluding bears who love cherries,<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/index.php\/caveman-wins-in-mountains-at-xterra-italy\/conrad-stoltz-xterra-italy-scanno-bike-course-cows\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4774\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Conrad Stoltz XTERRA Italy Scanno bike course cows\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Conrad-Stoltz-XTERRA-Italy-Scanno-bike-course-cows.jpg\" style=\"width: 660px; height: 495px;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\tCow slalom<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/index.php\/caveman-wins-in-mountains-at-xterra-italy\/conrad-stoltz-xterra-italy-scanno-street-scene\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4771\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Conrad Stoltz  XTERRA Italy Scanno street scene\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Conrad-Stoltz-XTERRA-Italy-Scanno-street-scene.jpg\" style=\"width: 660px; height: 660px;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\tA fair amount of bike and run sections through medieval town of Scannno&#8230;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/index.php\/caveman-wins-in-mountains-at-xterra-italy\/conrad-stoltz-caveman-xterra-italy-scanno-grassy-bike-course\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4775\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" alt=\"Conrad Stoltz Caveman XTERRA Italy Scanno grassy bike course\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4775\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Conrad-Stoltz-Caveman-XTERRA-Italy-Scanno-grassy-bike-course.jpg\" style=\"width: 660px; height: 495px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Conrad-Stoltz-Caveman-XTERRA-Italy-Scanno-grassy-bike-course.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Conrad-Stoltz-Caveman-XTERRA-Italy-Scanno-grassy-bike-course-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\tFlowing trails through the natural reserve of Abruzzo where bears and wolves roam free.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/index.php\/caveman-wins-in-mountains-at-xterra-italy\/conrad-stoltz-scanno-xterra-italy-sheep-guard-dogs\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4772\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Conrad Stoltz Scanno XTERRA Italy sheep guard dogs\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Conrad-Stoltz-Scanno-XTERRA-Italy-sheep-guard-dogs.jpg\" style=\"width: 660px; height: 421px;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\tAnd Caveman eating sheep protecting dogs. Had to &quot;go primal&quot; on these dogs to avoid getting eaten!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/index.php\/caveman-wins-in-mountains-at-xterra-italy\/conrad-stoltz-caveman-xterra-italy-scanno-run-course-hoke-one-one-stinson\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4788\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Conrad Stoltz Caveman XTERRA Italy Scanno run course Hoke One One Stinson\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Conrad-Stoltz-Caveman-XTERRA-Italy-Scanno-run-course-Hoke-One-One-Stinson.jpg\" style=\"width: 660px; height: 443px;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\tthe &quot;run course&quot; has some of the most insane climbing you&#39;ll ever find. This is a &quot;flatter section&quot;- where the photographer could find enough footing to stand.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/index.php\/caveman-wins-in-mountains-at-xterra-italy\/conrad-stoltz-xterra-italy-lago-di-scanno-run\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4780\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Conrad Stoltz XTERRA Italy lago di scanno run\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Conrad-Stoltz-XTERRA-Italy-lago-di-scanno-run.jpg\" style=\"width: 660px; height: 495px;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\tand if the rocks (or your tongue) dont trip you, the vistas will&#8230;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/index.php\/caveman-wins-in-mountains-at-xterra-italy\/conrad-stoltz-caveman-xterra-italy-scanno-muddy-oakley-radar\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4782\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"536\" height=\"465\" alt=\"Conrad Stoltz Caveman XTERRA Italy Scanno Muddy Oakley radar\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4782\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Conrad-Stoltz-Caveman-XTERRA-Italy-Scanno-Muddy-Oakley-radar.jpg\" style=\"width: 660px; height: 573px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Conrad-Stoltz-Caveman-XTERRA-Italy-Scanno-Muddy-Oakley-radar.jpg 536w, https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Conrad-Stoltz-Caveman-XTERRA-Italy-Scanno-Muddy-Oakley-radar-400x347.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 536px) 100vw, 536px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\tSome diabolical (read: FUN) mud sections on race day. My Oakley Radars became more like a mud flap- preched at the end of my nose catching mud and spray, me peering over the top.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/index.php\/caveman-wins-in-mountains-at-xterra-italy\/conrad-stoltz-xterra-italy-scanno-caveman-racing-against-rhino-poaching-mutual-safes\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4781\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Conrad Stoltz XTERRA Italy Scanno Caveman Racing against rhino poaching Mutual safes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Conrad-Stoltz-XTERRA-Italy-Scanno-Caveman-Racing-against-rhino-poaching-Mutual-safes-.jpg\" style=\"width: 660px; height: 499px;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\tWill have to retire this mud ruined race kit. Rhinos love mud baths, but please help us fight against the rampant rhino poaching happening in Southern Africa right now. 488 Rhino poached for their horns so far this year, looking to surpass 668 rhino killed last year. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Team-Mutual-Safes-Racing-Against-Poaching\/255799717858928\">Race against poaching.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/index.php\/caveman-wins-in-mountains-at-xterra-italy\/conrad-stoltz-caveman-xterra-italy-scanno-transition\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4778\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Conrad Stoltz Caveman XTERRA Italy Scanno transition\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Conrad-Stoltz-Caveman-XTERRA-Italy-Scanno-transition.jpg\" style=\"width: 660px; height: 495px;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\tFirst time XTERRA in the remote mountain town of Scanno, and transition is PACKED.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/index.php\/caveman-wins-in-mountains-at-xterra-italy\/conrad-stoltz-caveman-xterra-italy-scanno-specialized-sworks-epic-29er-wolf-hardt\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4777\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Conrad Stoltz Caveman XTERRA Italy Scanno Specialized Sworks Epic 29er Wolf Hardt\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Conrad-Stoltz-Caveman-XTERRA-Italy-Scanno-Specialized-Sworks-Epic-29er-Wolf-Hardt.jpg\" style=\"width: 660px; height: 465px;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\tLocal trail builder talks about the trails and equipment needed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/index.php\/caveman-wins-in-mountains-at-xterra-italy\/conrad-stoltz-caveman-xterra-italy-scanno-specialized-old-1985-and-new-2013\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4776\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"567\" alt=\"Conrad Stoltz Caveman XTERRA Italy Scanno Specialized old 1985 and new 2013\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4776\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Conrad-Stoltz-Caveman-XTERRA-Italy-Scanno-Specialized-old-1985-and-new-2013.jpg\" style=\"width: 660px; height: 535px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Conrad-Stoltz-Caveman-XTERRA-Italy-Scanno-Specialized-old-1985-and-new-2013.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Conrad-Stoltz-Caveman-XTERRA-Italy-Scanno-Specialized-old-1985-and-new-2013-400x324.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\tFellow Sworks rider- his from 1985<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\t&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/index.php\/caveman-wins-in-mountains-at-xterra-italy\/conrad-stoltz-caveman-xterra-italy-scanno-xterra-hair\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4779\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" alt=\"Conrad Stoltz Caveman XTERRA Italy Scanno XTERRA hair\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4779\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Conrad-Stoltz-Caveman-XTERRA-Italy-Scanno-XTERRA-hair.jpg\" style=\"width: 660px; height: 495px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Conrad-Stoltz-Caveman-XTERRA-Italy-Scanno-XTERRA-hair.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Conrad-Stoltz-Caveman-XTERRA-Italy-Scanno-XTERRA-hair-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\tXTERRA in Italy is alive and well!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/index.php\/caveman-wins-in-mountains-at-xterra-italy\/conrad-stoltz-caveman-xterra-italy-scanno-aquavive-hotel-hosts\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4785\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Conrad Stoltz Caveman XTERRA Italy Scanno Aquavive Hotel hosts\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Conrad-Stoltz-Caveman-XTERRA-Italy-Scanno-Aquavive-Hotel-hosts.jpg\" style=\"width: 660px; height: 495px;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\tWarm hearted hoteliers (Alberge Aquavive) spoilt &quot;Il Campione&quot; with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.it\/search?client=firefox-a&amp;hs=S4V&amp;rls=org.mozilla:en-ZA:official&amp;q=Veuve+Clicquot&amp;spell=1&amp;sa=X&amp;ei=hNXsUe-lA8y_PKicgOAK&amp;ved=0CCcQvwUoAA\">Veuve <b><i>Clicquot<\/i><\/b><\/a> and aperatives&#8230;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/index.php\/caveman-wins-in-mountains-at-xterra-italy\/conrad-stoltz-caveman-liezel-stoltz-princess-hotstuff-aperatif-xterra-italy-scanno\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4784\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"532\" alt=\"Conrad Stoltz Caveman Liezel Stoltz Princess Hotstuff  Aperatif XTERRA Italy Scanno\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4784\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Conrad-Stoltz-Caveman-Liezel-Stoltz-Princess-Hotstuff-Aperatif-XTERRA-Italy-Scanno.jpg\" style=\"width: 660px; height: 502px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Conrad-Stoltz-Caveman-Liezel-Stoltz-Princess-Hotstuff-Aperatif-XTERRA-Italy-Scanno.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Conrad-Stoltz-Caveman-Liezel-Stoltz-Princess-Hotstuff-Aperatif-XTERRA-Italy-Scanno-400x304.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\tFor a week, Princess Hotstuff and I became locals on the piazza. (town square)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\t&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/index.php\/caveman-wins-in-mountains-at-xterra-italy\/conrad-stoltz-liezel-stoltz-caveman-xterra-scanno-italy-onesaddletandem\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4786\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" alt=\"conrad stoltz liezel stoltz caveman xterra scanno italy onesaddletandem\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4786\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/conrad-stoltz-liezel-stoltz-caveman-xterra-scanno-italy-onesaddletandem.jpg\" style=\"width: 660px; height: 495px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/conrad-stoltz-liezel-stoltz-caveman-xterra-scanno-italy-onesaddletandem.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.conradstoltz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/conrad-stoltz-liezel-stoltz-caveman-xterra-scanno-italy-onesaddletandem-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t\t\tCiao Italy! 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