Cycling in the early season is a time of discovery. We ask ourselves ‘how has the winter cycling prepared me’ Thankfully, once the first race or event is over, we have a better idea. Nadezhda writes about this in her latest blog
Cycling in the Italian lakes and mountains region is always going to be special. So, when Nadezhda was invited as a guest of the 2026 Lake Garda Gran Fondo, the stage was set for an epic weekend on the magical roads of Italy. Read about her weekend cycling adventures here, and then plan your own trip, exploring the Italian Lakes
A great cycling route from north of Milan, cycling to Lake Como and then cycling in the Italian mountains, before descending back to Como and heading homewards.
The Colle dell’Agnello links Italy and France, and at 2,744 m (9,003 ft), it is the third highest paved road pass of the Alps. This route takes in a hard ascent, with a break in the mountains before the return. Maybe consider an overnight 😉
Crossing between France and Italy, Col de la Lombarde (or Colle della Lombarda) is a high mountain pass cycle route, above the French ski resort Isola, and above the Italian mountain resort of Vinadio, famous for its historic Forte.
The Colle del Nivolet is a great Italian road cycling route and is ideal for a cycling holiday in Italy, with lots of great places to stay, and a great selection of Italian road cycling routes into the mountains to chose from nearby.
The Great St Bernard Pass, known in Italy as the Colle del Gran San Bernardo is a cycling route that looks a every inch a classic cycling route, linking Italy with Switzerland
