Solo Bolzano Night Trail

Decathlon Commute

Decathlon + Deliveroo 50 ➡️ 58

Deliveroo 34 ➡️ 50

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The highest "paved" road and the highest Dam of the Balkans. The actual climb starts at 800 and summits at 2400-2500m depending until where you push it on the upper gravel section. But in order to get to the start of the climb you already have to count some 300-400m of progressive ascending.

Despite what can be read online, I wouldn't count this climb as a road cycling climb. The cement is in a disgusting condition, you have to kick you front wheel up to pass some loose rocks. It's a gravel climb, and I wouldn't recommend to try it fully loaded, nor with a single chainring.

This climb is hardcore and I think the last climb of that difficulty range I recall was in Ecuador back in 2019. To be honest, the climb is not worth the hastle. Until 2200m you're stuck in the forest. When it finally opens to Alpine landscape, you pass two houses and a shepherd before getting above the Dam. So, I didn't have any fun on the way up. But I usually love downhills. Well, I didn't enjoy the downhill either! Constantly breaking and changing direction to avoid rocks and holes. Honestly, a gravel road would have been way more enjoyable for climbing and descending. Now I understand why everyone is riding a MTB here. Don't know why the hell this "road" is considered as a road cycling challenge.　
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Solo Bolzano Night Trail

Decathlon Commute

Decathlon + Deliveroo 50 ➡️ 58

Deliveroo 34 ➡️ 50

These Nights 🥰🚲

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