From Milan to Adda and back again – 60 km entirely along a cycle path. A (trained) family trail, completely flat but never monotonous which leads us along the ancient Martesana canal to a fascinating river area full of interesting sights in terms of history and natural beauty. It starts from one of the […]
The ascent that takes you to the top of the Sighignola is not a difficult one, but it is a long one with tricky stretches. The pinnacle soars up from the end of the d’Intelvi valley on the Western slopes of Lake Como and rewards you with a breathtaking view. The sight literally overwhelms […]
In a Giro first, the 23 May 2017 stage of the Centenary year of the race included the Umbrail Pass, on the lesser known Swiss side of the Stelvio. The Stelvio, the most classic of the Cime Coppi peaks and an arena of legendary exploits, is a climb that needs no introduction. Nevertheless, for the […]
The 14th stage of the Giro visits – for the sixth time in the history of the event – the Sanctuary of Oropa, scene of the legendary climbing exploits of “Il Pirata” in 1999, leading to its renaming as “Montagna Pantani”. On Saturday 20 May, Oropa, in the province of Biella, have seen the […]
Just a few kilometres out of Milan lies a veritable “cyclist’s paradise”: rolling hills and lanes are the ideal place to test the comfort of the Max SLR Gel Flow by Selle Italia. The Oltrepò Pavese may not be Chianti but can almost be considered a close relative, with its serpentine roads and the […]
Thanks to the milder winters, in the north the bike season is now longer compared to a few years ago, so in mid-February we’re launching the 2017 cycling year with a good ride on the flat to get ourselves used to being in the saddle. New season, new saddle Talking of saddles, last year […]
A challenging ride over 100 on the Apennine Ridge on the Tuscany-Emilia borders, with tough climbs and harsh environments. An excellent road test for the Max SLR Gel Flow by Selle Italia. 120 km in total, 2,300 m elevation, 3 tough climbs, almost 6 hours in the saddle: not an impossible feat but still […]
On Saturday 27th May the Giro 100 scales the Monte Grappa, a massive Alpine peak closely associated with historical events during the First World War. Today a huge Military Memorial Monument stands on it and preserves the memory of the dead soldiers. It rears up like a lonely giant in an area where cycling […]
On 23rd May 2017, the 16th-stage pack of the centenary Giro didn’t only have the Stelvio on either side but also had to tackle the less famous slope of the Mortirolo pass – the Monno mountainside of Brescia – scaled only once in the past by the riders in 1990. Interestingly enough, it was the […]
A circular itinerary in Eastern Liguria passing in and out of tunnels between one glimpse of the coast and blue skies. Nothing too demanding, but plenty of gratification to be had. What better start could there be to the season? …and what better way to test Selle Italia’s new Flite Superflow? Off from the […]
It starts and finishes at Lugagnano in Val d’Arda, in the heart of the Piacenza hills, with a circular itinerary of 100 km that is not too hard, but is spiced with continuous ups and downs that require non-stop effort. The characteristics of the route, along with an asphalt road surface that is not always […]
A few, though top-quality kilometres along this South Tyrolean route, perfect for stretching your legs in comfort, using a Max Flite Gel Flow saddle by Selle Italia. From Ortisei to Castelrotto and back again through the little-known Pinei Pass, covers just 23 km, but the route is perfect for those staying in the Val Gardena […]
With its 3,340 metres, Etna is the highest active volcano in Europe and in addition to its attractive landscape and suitability for hiking, it is also of great interest to cyclists, with a number of opportunities for uphill cycling. We are at the end of April and the weather is ideal for tackling the challenging […]
Starting from Bormio, you take the S.S. Stelvio road as far as the third hair-pin bend where you take the turn-off for Livigno onto the S.S. 301 road going towards the Foscagno Pass. After about 3 km you reach the junction for the road to Cancano. Formerly known as the “Via Imperiale di Alemagna”, the […]
Blockhaus. The name alone commands respect. Take a look at the altitude data and it’ll send shivers down your spine: 28 km with a vertical climb of 2,038 m and average gradient of 7.3% for the climb that starts at Scafa-Lettomanoppello. One of the most challenging and unique ascents in all of Europe, and the […]
So many times, and in all seasons, have we travelled this route that to describe it seems strange and surely risks cliché. But, we’re talking about the Dolomites here, the university of road cycling, climbs that have shaped the history of the bicycle and created the legend of so many champions. Sella, Pordoi, Campolongo and […]
A wild itinerary that takes in picturesque villages, forgotten roads, dazzling marble caves, and lots and lots of green. We set off in a group of 3 from Aulla in Garfagnana, north-western Tuscany. Ahead of us, up to Querceta-Forte dei Marmi, awaits a vertical climb of 2,000 m and 107 km of extremely tough and […]
It’s never happened before but this year I didn’t start the season until April. The unfortunate result of a nagging knee tendinitis issue that has kept me off the bike all winter. Keen to build up my form again I choose a “basic” ride for my first foray back in the saddle. Not too demanding […]
