Some of the best roads around Lake Garda are not along the shoreline. They lie just beyond it. Starting from the elegant lakeside town of Salò, the route begins gently, following the contours of the lake before turning inland. The traffic fades, the noise disappears, and the road begins to climb. Slowly at first. Then […]
This ride is a true classic Lake Garda challenge, starting from Bardolino and riding water-front up to the northern shore of Lake Garda and heading inland toward the legendary climb of Monte Bondone. The route begins by following the Sarca Valley via Monte Baldo through Arco and Dro, an area known for its vineyards, orchards, […]
Starting directly from Torbole, on the northern shore of Lake Garda, this loop is one of the most enjoyable rides for cyclists who want to discover the landscapes surrounding the lake beyond the busy shoreline roads. It is a varied and scenic route that gradually transitions from the Mediterranean atmosphere of the lake into the […]
The Battle of Monte Cassino, also known as the Battle for Rome, was a series of four military assaults by the Allies against Axis forces in Italy during the Italian Campaign of World War II. The objective was to break through the Winter Line and facilitate an advance towards Rome. If you’re wondering what this […]
I turned down a €5,500 net-per-month offer at thirty-eight years old. Most of the people I told looked at me like I was crazy. My mother is probably still shaking her head. The issue wasn’t the money — the money was great. The issue was what that money was buying: my ambition and my time. […]
The saying “burning the ships” comes from a true story. In 1519, Hernán Cortés arrived in Mexico with his men. The land was unknown, the risk enormous, the fear very real. Many wanted to turn back: the sea was right there, the ships ready, the escape route wide open. Cortés made an extreme decision.He ordered […]
It’s the most isolated valley in our land. You don’t just end up in Val di Scalve very often. Either you love skiing, or you’re drawn to wild, rugged mountains. There isn’t much to do in Val di Scalve. Even getting there is a real nightmare — even by car. You can reach it from […]
The Dylan Van Baarle ClassicWhen Dylan Van Baarle won Paris–Roubaix, every amateur cyclist with a functioning imagination had the same thought:“If only I could magically transform into that handsome, smooth, elegant Dutch powerhouse.” He floated over the cobbles with such effortless class that even the stones were probably applauding. Right after the race, I called […]
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