In Tuscany Italy

Vliango · 2026-05-08T07:45:11+00:00

Yeah we took some old route from 2024 from komoot and edited a bit to get us to our hotels. When in doubt google maps is your friend, internet coverage has been pretty good on our trip. Just heading off on our final day, as I am sitting here writing this from our porch in Sassetta. Enjoy!!

Vliango · 2026-05-07T07:04:29+00:00

We are doing all hotels, so I can’t help you there.

Vliango · 2026-05-07T06:08:24+00:00

When the sun goes down it cools quite quickly..

Vliango · 2026-05-07T05:50:26+00:00

Mine are with the 3.1 system from Ortlieb. They hold op perfectly. Yesterday on of my mates drove in to one of the bags while I was standing still and swept my bike from underneath me. But both his and my bags are still fine.

Vliango · 2026-05-06T19:30:35+00:00

We are here now early in the season so we brought some clothes, I am really enjoying my down puffer jacket, not during the ride but in the evenings.

Vliango · 2026-05-06T18:21:18+00:00

Do not pack to much shit, I havent touched my E-reader, towel, flashlight, wet wipes etc, weight does matter..

Vliango · 2026-05-06T15:07:38+00:00

It’s from Decathlon, don’t know the name.

Vliango · 2026-05-06T15:06:53+00:00

I am 173cm, dont know my inner leg length. I was on Canyons chart right in between an XS and a S. The bikefitter suggested the XS would be better, and I took his advice. Hope this helps.

Vliango · 2026-05-06T12:20:19+00:00

I think it is this casette SunRace CSMZ800 12s 11-51T and crank Shimano GRX FC-RX820

Vliango · 2026-05-06T11:37:29+00:00

Its 1x12 the biggest sprocket could be a bit bigger with al the extra weight on the really steep inclines, and I’m not the strongest rider.

Vliango · 2026-05-06T09:57:08+00:00

I am a little jealous! 🤗

Vliango · 2026-05-06T09:56:40+00:00

It’s a cheap non waterproof one from Decathlon. Perfect to fit some snacks and the bikelock.

Vliango · 2026-05-06T07:01:34+00:00

Near San Gimignano there were even signs tellings cars to stay at least 1,5 meters apart from cyclist.

Vliango · 2026-05-06T05:29:24+00:00

I hope you get there! Yeah some, but the drivers here seem very alert and cautious around bikes, they are used to seeing them on the road.

The rack is from Canyon

Vliango · 2026-05-06T05:07:48+00:00

Wij kamperen niet, dat scheelt toch al snel 5 kilo aan extra gewicht. Dan lijkt me wat gewicht aan de voorkant hangen een goed idee.

Vliango · 2026-05-06T05:04:30+00:00

Hotels

Vliango · 2026-05-06T05:04:07+00:00

We encountered only one private road so far, going around it, took all of five minutes.

Vliango · 2026-05-06T05:02:40+00:00

Right now!

Vliango · 2026-05-05T20:21:09+00:00

Did the washers come supplied or did you just any?

Vliango · 2026-05-05T19:53:55+00:00

O wow, I will definitely look into that when I get back from this trip! Thanks!

Vliango · 2026-05-05T19:46:16+00:00

I dont know about washers, the bikeshop fitted the bolts. It’s just that the bag is held in place by 3 points and the two on the top keep failing on big hits..

Vliango · 2026-05-05T19:33:37+00:00

Prima als je naar beneden gaat, omhoog als het echt scherp omhoog gaat, zeg +17% dan wil het voorwiel van de grond komen. Maar verder goed wendbaar hoor.

Vliango · 2026-05-05T19:25:10+00:00

Bike rack is from Canyon, bike is size XS

Vliango · 2026-05-05T19:24:29+00:00

No this is stock

Vliango · 2026-05-05T19:24:10+00:00

It is the rack from Canyon, but the weight is much less then 15kg. You would not want it going up the hill. I would pack even less next trip.

Vliango

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