Love story: in the Dolomites on a mountain bike
A few years ago, I began bicycling. I think it all began in 2009.
In the beginning, my motivation was closely related to being active and staying in shape.
As the months went by, my enthusiasm for cycling increased exponentially.
I began exercising with my bike on the weekends at first, then during the holidays, looking for places that would be perfect for this new passion of mine.
In 2012, my holidays helped me find my greatest favourite of all.
The Dolomites.
I went to Corvara in Val Badia along with some friends.
After a few days, my bicycle outings in the mountains become more frequent and intriguing.
From taking a spin in the morning to see the sunrise, through the challenging excursions in search of the most interesting places like Tru di lêć (the lakes trail), waterfalls like the one in Pisciadù and points of interest along the nature park in Fanes-Senes-Braies.
My enthusiasm just kept growing.
I returned to Corvara every spring or summer. Once I had tried it, the Alta Badia became a reference point on any occasion for my mountain biking holidays in the Dolomites.
Sella, Pordoi, Passo delle Erbe and San Pellegrino, Santa Croce, Giro del Cherz, Pralongià, Ganes, Giau Fedaia, Furcia, Gardena: so many of these names became familiar, conjuring up a flood of sensations and a desire to explore.
Every year, the challenge was to discover new corners of paradise, new goals, all for the next fascinating bike ride.
Setting an objective, learning about the place and the details of the route, focussing for the trip or taking on challenges like the Sella Ronda Bike Day or the Dolomites Marathon.
In the beginning, my motivation was closely related to being active and staying in shape.
As the months went by, my enthusiasm for cycling increased exponentially.
I began exercising with my bike on the weekends at first, then during the holidays, looking for places that would be perfect for this new passion of mine.
In 2012, my holidays helped me find my greatest favourite of all.
The Dolomites.
I went to Corvara in Val Badia along with some friends.
After a few days, my bicycle outings in the mountains become more frequent and intriguing.
From taking a spin in the morning to see the sunrise, through the challenging excursions in search of the most interesting places like Tru di lêć (the lakes trail), waterfalls like the one in Pisciadù and points of interest along the nature park in Fanes-Senes-Braies.
My enthusiasm just kept growing.
I returned to Corvara every spring or summer. Once I had tried it, the Alta Badia became a reference point on any occasion for my mountain biking holidays in the Dolomites.
Sella, Pordoi, Passo delle Erbe and San Pellegrino, Santa Croce, Giro del Cherz, Pralongià, Ganes, Giau Fedaia, Furcia, Gardena: so many of these names became familiar, conjuring up a flood of sensations and a desire to explore.
Every year, the challenge was to discover new corners of paradise, new goals, all for the next fascinating bike ride.
Setting an objective, learning about the place and the details of the route, focussing for the trip or taking on challenges like the Sella Ronda Bike Day or the Dolomites Marathon.
