WINTER RIDES How to dress for cycling in winter Winter clothing Winter cycling may seem complicated, but with the right clothing it becomes one of the most beautiful experiences of the year. Quiet roads, clean air, deeper colors: winter has a different charm, as long as you know how to How to dress for biking […]
TREK DOMANE SLR 7 GEN 4 The perfect companion for your long road trips … and beyond. Tested over thousands of kilometers in Sardinia and Sicily In recent years I have ridden many bikes. Some very fast but uncomfortable, some very comfortable but too slow. Then there’s the Trek Domane SLR 7 Gen 4, which
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SPRING, SUMMER, AUTUMN, WINTER… AND THE WHEEL TURNS AGAIN A journey into the cycles that transform the way we ride and live. November: the month when everything slows down, but nothing truly stops. Some months speak for themselves, and November is one of them. It’s the month of my birthday and, at the same time,
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TUSCANY TRAIL The world’s most famous bikepacking event Adventure Bikepacking that revolutionized Adventure Cycling The Tuscany Trail is not just a bikepacking event: it is a real phenomenon that has revolutionized the way of experiencing adventure cycling in Italy, dragging an ever-growing number of enthusiasts to test themselves on routes where nature, history and culture
DENIO Valdarno’s most classic Tuscan workshop Denio, the Wizard of Two Wheels There are people who come into your life by accident and stay there forever. Denio is one of them. When I think of him, I am always reminded of that verse by Lucio Battisti: “That great genius of my friend…with a screwdriver in
MY FRIENDS The characters behind my cycling adventures “Amici Miei” the new blog series There are stories that go beyond cycling. Stories of people who, in these 15 years of traveling on two wheels, have left an indelible imprint in my heart. Today, I want to introduce a new column that has a very special meaning
GRAVEL WITH ENDURANCE BIKE When the line between asphalt and dirt fades away Endugravel Who said you necessarily need specific bikes to gravel? After months of testing and thousands of miles on Tuscany’s gravel roads, I can tell you that a well-equipped endurance bike can be your faithful companion even on gravel. But mind you,
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SHOKZ BONE CONDUCTION HEADPHONES Bicycle safety and music My experience with Shokz headphones If you are an avid cyclist like me, you know how important it is to find the right balance between enjoying the ride and staying alert on the road. My search for a practical and safe solution led me to Shokz bone
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UNPAVED ROADS. Behind the Scenes of a Gravel Adventure Much more than just a Gravel event Unpaved Roads is more than just a gravel event. It is a tribute to adventure cycling, an opportunity to immerse oneself in breathtaking scenery and, above all, a moment of connection for a community of enthusiasts who share the
NORTH CAPE 4000 A life-changing journey A path toward self-discovery When I signed up for the NorthCape4000 for the first time in 2021, I did not yet know that I was about to begin a journey that would transform not only the way I experienced cycling, but also my perception of myself. The decision came
