Back on the bike

Just for a day - but what a day.
In for a penny - in for a pound. We hire dual suspension Mountain Bikes. Armed with a map of the “Gravel” trails (low confidence in our MTB skills) we set off into the wilderness.

https://www.gardatrentino.it/en/outdoor/bike/cy…

The map guides is along bike tracks, quiet rural road, even quieter town streets, farm trails and walking tracks. The maps connections are amazing and are obviously the product of a lot of work.
Soon the throng of holiday makers on the lakeside is gone and it’s quiet.
The terrain is pretty tough and we are happy for batteries when the gradients are frequently at 18%+.
The are plenty of villages to visit - a coffee stop or two - a wine - a beer later in the ride.
Plenty of vistas to ohh-and-ahh at.
Descents that leave a massive grin.
Finish the day with flat phones and 8% left in the bike battery. Sadly no photos of the climb of Ponale up the precipitous lakeside. Just a contemplative moment with Regina Mundi (photo)Read more