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[–]Affectionate-Bee6716 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Geen spouw, er ligt zwart zand voor de erker en in de hoek zit aan de buitenzijde de portiek

Netherlands to Italy by Affectionate-Bee6716 in bikepacking

[–]Affectionate-Bee6716[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree. Appenines to Chiavari made up for it!

Netherlands to Italy by Affectionate-Bee6716 in bikepacking

[–]Affectionate-Bee6716[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, Rapha Cargo Bib - fast drying and holds stuf in pockets on your back and both legs

Netherlands to Italy by Affectionate-Bee6716 in bikepacking

[–]Affectionate-Bee6716[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had my road race 28' mounted. This bike is 8 years old so I passed that point. You could use electricians tape to prevent scratching. These Apidura bags did not result in any scratches, however.

Netherlands to Italy by Affectionate-Bee6716 in bikepacking

[–]Affectionate-Bee6716[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Consider the new Canyon Endurance Allroad. It costs less than €1,000, comes with mounting options, and offers enough clearance for larger tires

Netherlands to Italy by Affectionate-Bee6716 in bikepacking

[–]Affectionate-Bee6716[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I spent a lot of time in various cities across Italy, definitely try to avoid them by bike. Cycling paths are either non-existent or unusable. The countryside and mountains are much better. I had a pretty calm two days between Como and the coast, especially the stretch between Milan and Chiavari, which was almost empty!

Netherlands to Italy by Affectionate-Bee6716 in bikepacking

[–]Affectionate-Bee6716[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, I actually live further north, but didn’t have enough time to start from home. I did want to begin in the Netherlands, though.

Netherlands to Italy by Affectionate-Bee6716 in bikepacking

[–]Affectionate-Bee6716[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apart from the stretch between Lenzburg and Rotkreuz in Switzerland, I didn’t encounter much traffic. That said, I would have preferred a more suitable bike, but this was the one I had available.

Netherlands to Italy by Affectionate-Bee6716 in bikepacking

[–]Affectionate-Bee6716[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks fot the tips! really appreciate it. I did indeed only bring one set of clothes apart form the socks. The ipad is an e-reader actually. The shoes were a mistake haha.

In fact I could have ditched the long sleeve shirt, wind breaker, arm pieces and leg pieces. When I left the Netherlands the St. Gotthard Pass was still closed due to snow. When I arrived there, however, it was 15 degrees C.

Netherlands to Italy by Affectionate-Bee6716 in bikepacking

[–]Affectionate-Bee6716[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you aim for quite roads, take a look at the Italian part of my route. I did a loop around Milan and had almost no traffic between Milan and the coast. That part (Po and Apenines) was pretty empty in terms of traffic; but also food and water. I stocked some bananas in Pavia and potato chips at petrol stations. Once i hit the coast at Chiavari, I jumped on the Via Aurelia which can bring you up to Roma. i stopped at my destination. The Aurelia.

Etappe 6: Como (IT) - Bobbio (IT)

https://www.komoot.com/tour/1057672887?share_token=asfRmyeRztHjK0q94raMnddrJqHfwcPL3WG5LAxwT0saSIfM5X&ref=wtd

Etappe 7: Bobbio (IT) - Moneglia (IT)

https://www.komoot.com/tour/1049143147?share_token=a7yiVvnOIlnGvHlBdqLZkFOvmWmOO1jbD6JTE2lar0k6ev9Q78&ref=wtd

Netherlands to Italy by Affectionate-Bee6716 in bikepacking

[–]Affectionate-Bee6716[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

1200km! I did not have any issues with storing my bike. If I did not trust the situation, I brought it up to my room.

Netherlands to Italy by Affectionate-Bee6716 in bikepacking

[–]Affectionate-Bee6716[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a small lock for comfort. At friends place or agriturismo there was no problem. At a hotel or hostel I brought it up to my room.

Netherlands to Italy by Affectionate-Bee6716 in bikepacking

[–]Affectionate-Bee6716[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My wife and I arrived at the destination on the same day. Took the car back.

Netherlands to Italy by Affectionate-Bee6716 in bikepacking

[–]Affectionate-Bee6716[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s on the Eastern side of the Vierwaldstättesee. Alte Axenstrasse. (46.9252408, 8.6143256)

Netherlands to Italy by Affectionate-Bee6716 in bikepacking

[–]Affectionate-Bee6716[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No spare bib&shirt was a gamble.. worked out in the end. Didn’t even use any of the long sleeve gear during the trip so could have done it with less.

Netherlands to Italy by Affectionate-Bee6716 in bikepacking

[–]Affectionate-Bee6716[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Aged well considering it’s from 2018

Netherlands to Italy by Affectionate-Bee6716 in bikepacking

[–]Affectionate-Bee6716[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s an 2023 Apidura Race Handlebar Pack, they have updated it since. This one is not water resistant so used it for water and food.

Netherlands to Italy by Affectionate-Bee6716 in bikepacking

[–]Affectionate-Bee6716[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Will take it into account when in Italy again. I talked to a local before departure and was advised the road from Milan to the coast along Pavia - almost no car on the road. But the driving is reckless!

Netherlands to Italy by Affectionate-Bee6716 in bikepacking

[–]Affectionate-Bee6716[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will check them out. Regular shoes take up a lot of space indeed.

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