Bormio to Bolzano The big one. The iconic Passo dello Stelvio (2758m). From Bormio (at 1,225m) to the pass it’s a 21 km of climbing and an ascent of 1,533m. Then it’s a 111km and 2,496m descent to Bolzano (262m). How… Continue reading

Bormio to Bormio via Passo di Mortirolo The Passo di Mortirolo (1852 m.) is a high mountain pass in the Italian Alps. The road from Mazzo di Valtellina is one of the most demanding climbs in professional road bicycle racing,… Continue reading

Madonna Di Campiglio to Bormio Another perfect day for cycling. Today, the mighty Passo Gavia (2652m). And meeting up with Sue, Alexis and our friend Toni. A short climb to warm the legs, followed by a long, cool and rapid… Continue reading

A lot gets written about life on the road. Whole books, movies… Literally speaking though, there is no life on the road. The road is the antithesis to life. The dead zone. In fact, it’s better if there is no… Continue reading

Bolzano to Madonna di Campiglio Back on the saddle after a welcome rest day in Bolzano. A massage and sauna. Feel like a new man. First 40km is all down hill. A beautiful bike path on top of a levee… Continue reading

Bolzano is an interesting city. Provincial capital of the South Tyrol, and gateway to the Dolomites, it was recently ranked as having the best quality of life in Italy.  No wonder, it’s designed for bikes and bikes are everywhere! Thousands… Continue reading

Canazei to Bolzano Dawn is my favourite riding time. The roads are quiet, I can smell and taste the full fragrance of the forest, and I’m carried along with a symphony of birdsong. Two passes before breakfast – Pordoi and… Continue reading

Pocol to Canazei At the Passo Giau, I met a beaming Italian cyclist who had not long ridden past me on the climb from Cortina d’Ampezzo (I started a little higher in Pocol). We exchanged ‘bikish’ pleasantries (ooh, bella bicicletta!),… Continue reading