I’ve never bike packed before – I did LEJOG across UK in 9 days a couple of years back (but we had a van). I’ve got two months between jobs so thought why not. Start from Santander June 4 and hit Aegina in Greece around August 4. Should be 2 on / 1 off aiming at around 60-65m per day.
Main things I’m wondering – Is the Po valley quite boring for cycling? Any little gems people would recommend along the way? Can you actually blow your knees up? Hot tips for first timers?
by Hold-it-d0wn
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Nothing to add but just wanted to drop by and wish you all the best on your journey!
May your trip be filled with friendly strangers, downhill stretches when you really need them, and beautiful scenery!
Sounds awesome, stop lots, enjoy, take your time. ❤️
2 months for all this? How long is the route?
I was planning something similar with my gf but my math was very different…
The Po valley has a reputation for being boring. I quite enjoyed it, but I wasn’t in it for longer than two or three days.
I rode some of the eastern side of the Po valley last summer, and while some of the villages and towns are stunning with beautiful sights (Ferrara was a highlight), it was rather dull cycling. Good if you want to eat up the kilometres though!
I rode from Milan up to lake Garda and then into the mountains on southern side of the Dolomites (avoiding the actual Dolomites as very busy and very expensive). This was way more interesting with mountain views and refuges (mountain huts for accommodation).
Also check out the AIDA cycle route network, generally a really great way to cross Italy.
Enjoy!!!