Lake Garda
Although the lake is known for kite- and windsurfing, the northern part lends itself perfectly for mountain biking. As a spout of the Dolomites, this area offers enough trails for a multi-day stay. It’s no coincidence the bike festival and Bike Transalp have been taking place in this area for years now! As a starting point we choose Torbole. From here you’ll find many trails and bike shuttles leave here, there are several bike shops and plenty of bars with good Italian food and drinks to serve the inner biker. The trails are challenging. First, there is a lot of altitude to be...
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For years the last weekend in april is marked red in our agenda. It’s the date for the bikefestival Riva, the unofficial kick-off of the mountainbike season in Europe. As we mentioned in other posts, Lake garda is well known for its mountainbike spots. Some say that it’s maybe the best spot in Europe. No wonder the bikefestival takes place ervery year at this spot. The beautiful weather, Italian food and the Dolomites make it a true paradise for bikers. The bikefestival takes place for three days since a few years and has now the same length as the bikefestival Willingen (Ger). What to...
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