Cycling from Bolzano to Verona in Italy | Jack Bannerman
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Lads on Tour: Cycling Bolzano to Verona
It's really inspiring when younger adults take on an organised walking or cycling holiday in Europe - even moreso when they have a brilliant time doing it!
Continue reading to hear from Jack and his mates (aged 19-20) who rode from
Bolzano to Verona in Italy.
Why did you choose to cycle Italy?
We chose to cycle Italy for the culture, food and scenery and the bike trip allowed us to authentically explore rural Italy and the Dolomites while connecting with the local communities and scenery in a special way.
What made you choose the Bolzano to Verona itinerary?
The main reason we chose this itinerary was because some of our group weren’t experienced cyclists so the shorter duration and mostly downhill route led us toward this option. We also were interested in the scenery and beauty of the small Italian towns we got to pass through while not being too distant so that our limited Italian wasn’t a real hindrance.
Did you do specific training in the lead-up to your trip? What was it like?
We didn’t do any specific training before our trip, however we did use electric bikes and the route was mainly downhill so it wasn’t very difficult for our group of 19-20yr olds.
What were the overall trip highlights?
The trip highlights were exploring Bolzano, Trento and Peschiera del Garda, along with the biking route, especially the descent into Riva del Garda and the riding on day 1 through the endless vineyards.
Can you describe your favorite food and drink?
Our favourite foods on the trip were the risotto, carbonara and ragu, along with the local pizzas and fresh tomatoes. We enjoyed the Bavarian beers in the North and some of the local red wines with dinner as well.
What surprised you the most about your trip?
We were surprised the most by how welcoming all the people were and the range of delicious food there was to enjoy.
What was your favourite town? Why?
Our favourite town was Peshiera del Garda as it was very picturesque on the lake and a beautiful night when we stayed there and went out for dinner in the town centre and had a great time.
Were there any standout views?
The views of Lake Garda from Riva del Garda and of the countryside around Bolzano were our favourite areas. We also enjoyed ascending the cable car in Bolzano into Ritten, which had beautiful views.
Can you share advice for other travellers going to cycle Italy?
We recommend packing bike pants, raincoats and breathable clothes for the ride, and to plan out the route using the app provided and a phone mount which worked well for us.
Thanks to Jack for sharing his Traveller Tale, advice and photos.
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