We'd planned an excursion up the Asco Valley today and hopefully a less taxing ride toward Ponte Leccia. We rolled down to the Asco and stopped to admire the river as it opened out into the plain before heading up into the gorge. We then followed the increasingly steep and narrow road as far as possible - thankfully that involved a village and a very decent lunch - great burger and chips with even better views. The ride back was equally spectacular - a wild, lovely place and