3 weeks in Italy or France ?
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Has anyone hired a bike in Bormio, Italy?
I am only there a few days as part of a longer holiday and I don't expect to be riding for the rest of the trip. So thinking it may just be easier to hire a bike for just this time...
I am only there a few days as part of a longer holiday and I don't expect to be riding for the rest of the trip. So thinking it may just be easier to hire a bike for just this time...
Hired one from comobike a few years ago. Not flash but good enough.
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Thanks for the tip wineguy. Unfortunately the comobike link appeared dead so not sure if they are still operating?
In the end I have organised a bike through http://www.bormioskibike.com/
In the end I have organised a bike through http://www.bormioskibike.com/
Can anyone recommend cheap accommodation in Cortina d'Ampezzo or near?
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Events today mean I may have a couple of weeks free to head own to either France or Italy.
I'll be travelling light (couple of bags and my bike, not in a case) so need an option that'll carry the bike and not take more than a day (which I get the idea could rule out the Dolomites).
I'll be travelling light (couple of bags and my bike, not in a case) so need an option that'll carry the bike and not take more than a day (which I get the idea could rule out the Dolomites).
You could head to Verona (they have airport), and get a bus to somewhere around lake of Garda on easter side, so you might have chance to go to ride with local pros (they meet around 9am as far as I know along the road between Bussolengo/Verona).
The location is a good option for both flatter or hillier rides.
The location is a good option for both flatter or hillier rides.
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If I do Italy, I'll want to be in the mountains.
And as much as I love the Giro, presently it'll probably come down to which country has the better June temps.
And as much as I love the Giro, presently it'll probably come down to which country has the better June temps.
Agree with Micky regarding Verona. You've got the he best of both worlds (flat and hilly). I've stayed in Verona and Bardolino and saw groups of pro looking riders every day around Lake Garda. My experience of France and Italy is the weather's nicer in Italy in June.
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What climbs are close to Verona? (aside from the Stelvio, Gavia and Mortirolo)?
Another option is Asti (I have family there).
Otherwise Brussels to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne for 130EU is pretty tempting.
Another option is Asti (I have family there).
Otherwise Brussels to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne for 130EU is pretty tempting.
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We could be related
Is Sestriere possible from St Jean? Looks like a 160km out and back?
Is Sestriere possible from St Jean? Looks like a 160km out and back?
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