This picture was taken last year on the Stelvio Pass. Surrounded by ultralight high-tech bikes, I finally made it to the top after 8 hours and a fair share of curses that definitely won’t get me into heaven.
I even brought my coffee maker and my own chair. Also, maximum respect for my grandma’s panniers from the 80s, which I officially retired this year.
On the way down, I became the windbreaker for an Italian cycling team—because I simply refused to hit the brakes.
Safe travels, everyone!
(new to Reddit, so forgive me if I messed something up!)
by rktnbrg
22 Comments
Nobody said that.
Literally nobody ever said that.
Tarmac is easy
Good job! Id love to take that route one day
BUT WHAT WAS THE COST!
No one. That said, Stelvio is challenging for lot of people even without luggage and a sub 9kg bike, so nice job!
How heavily is it loaded? Compared, for instance, with an unladen swallow.
It’s a pass, not a summit.
I’ve done the Stelvio (and many other big climbs) with camping gear on my bike. Definitely the exception and good fun picking off the weaker roadies
Nobody
Nobody said that, but it sounds like something people who overload their bikes *tell themselves* people say, while they grind up summits with too much stuff.
Looks bad ass! Well done!
I don’t think anyone said that.
Redditors don’t usually go outside, but apart from that, good post 👍
Good effort, that! But you haven’t reached the summit yet.. 😉
I’m impressed
Next week im about to go bikepacking in Italy! Super excited!
Nobody. I do it every time while bikepacking in the Alps and Pyrénées
Do I see some swiss Kambly treats, yummi
Nobody said that
My mate Steve actually said that this morning, but other than that no one has ever said it
Great summit, well done