Cycling to the Italian lakes
In 1976, my father cycled from Limburg to Italy - and back again. On a steel road bike, with a leaky tent. His travelogue, which was worked out on a typewriter, came out of the attic last summer, and following in my father's footsteps, my friend Gudo and I are cycling from
Valle d'Aosta: a paradise for cyclists
In northern Italy, sandwiched between France and Switzerland lies one of Italy's most beautiful cycling spots. The Aosta Valley, or Valle d'Aosta, is a beautiful slice of mountain scenery. You can cycle beautifully in the Aosta Valley. It is a special part of Italy, as French is also one of the vehicular languages here. Like Sudtirol, [...]
Cycling in Piedmont: GIRO 2022 and more
As loyal followers of the grand tours the Giro, Vuelta and Tour, we are always curious about the route schedule. To see which legendary cols will be climbed, but also to see which undiscovered gems are included in the schedule. The first grand tour is traditionally held in May, the Giro [...]
5 high altitude climbs in Piedmont
In Italy, you have many regions with beautiful climbs. Of course, everyone knows the rolling hills of Tuscany and for the seasoned cyclist, the Dolomites also hold few secrets. Not to mention the Stelvio, Mortirolo and Gavia. The Piedmont region still tends to get snowed under in all the stories. Sometimes literally, but mostly figuratively. [...]
