I well remember being on holiday in France, in the early 2000s. The Tour de France was nearby. Back then, you just didn't have navigation systems. Or maybe I just didn't have them either. If you wanted to follow the peloton, you had to rely on information from media. The best thing to do then was to go to the local bar and ask if 'Le Tour' was still around. With any luck, everyone was not yet drunk on the Picard and you would know more. Exploration was always part of the fun. Signposts always stayed for a short time after such a ride. They were disposed of by the organisation or taken away as souvenirs. So how could you ever ride the same route again? Because that is also part of the experience. At least, if you, as a cyclist, are also a fan of the race.
Partnership Komoot x Giro d'Italia
For anyone who would like to really ride in the footsteps of the pros for once, Komoot has concluded a very nice partnership with the organisers of the Giro d'Italia. This year, the Tour of Italy starts in Hungary, which brings another novelty. Hungary has never before hosted a grand tour. With this partnership, it immediately puts itself on the map as a cycling destination. The ready-made routes help a little bit. You can cycle through the first stages. You might even feel like Mathieu van der Poel for a moment. Further on in the tour, beautiful climbs and scenic coastal roads are tackled. The roof of the Giro, the Cima Coppi, this year lies on the Passo Pordoi, part of the famous Sella Ronda. Also the Fedaia pass, near cycling city Bolzano is one to mark in your diary.
Komoot routes
Below is the link to the komoot collection, where you can find and download all stages and routes. Super cool, if you ask us and we don't even get paid for this.
