Lake Garda, Monte Baldo and Vicinity

My friend Nicola let me know about a new cycling video produced for the Garda Bike Hotel (formerly Hotel Veronello). Nicola is the manager at this hotel which is a couple of Km from Lake Garda, The hotel caters to cyclists, including bike rentals such as Pinarello Dogma F8s and De Rosa bicycles. Basically, you can bring your helmet, cycling shoes and pedals, and clothing and be in cycling heaven. If you have any questions after looking at the website you can ask for Nicola Verdolin at the contact information.



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Sneak Preview: The "Ben Vivere" Tour with Eros Poli

Guest contributor Buzz Yancich is preparing a series of stories about a custom cycling tour, "Ben Vivere", which Eros Poli put together for his group in September. Buzz says that his stories this time will include some videos and sends one along of a descent of Monte Baldo (Monte Baldo flanks the eastern coast of Lake Garda) to wet our appetites:


Buzz used a Canon SD780IS point and shoot camera in video mode mounted on the handlebars with a mini-tripod with a built in velcro strap (available at REI and camera stores).


Previous stories by Buzz that have appeared:
The Eros Poli/Verona Experience
Part I: Andy Hampsten and the Gavia (and a few other Passes)
Part II: Andy Hampsten and the Gavia (and a few other Passes)
Part III: Andy Hampsten and the Gavia (and a few other Passes)


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