MAAP Equinox Experience Ride: Bassano, Italy

*** IMPORTANT UPDATE: PLEASE READ***

Due to train strikes affecting Italy, we have made the decision to start and end the ride in the same location.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and still hope you are able to join Cento on the Equinox ride experience!

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The arrival of Equinox on March 19th and 20th brings an opportunity to reflect on our relationship with the light around us as we move into the season ahead.

In collaboration with MAAP Ambassador Cento Canesio, we want to inspire and motivate cyclists around the world to chase the light for 12 hours during the week of the Equinox.

The days are extending for some and shortening for others, but on this day riders in the Southern and Northern Hemisphere experience roughly twelve hours of light and twelve of darkness. The global cycling community is in balance. Here, we explore an appreciation for these events and a commitment to the spirit of adventure in the changing seasons.

This ride series is designed to invite you to create important space for 12-hours of riding during the week of the Equinox. It's not easy to create this space for ourselves. It's often we're pulled in a variety of different directions supporting key responsibilities. Whether you plan to do the entire series or just a selection of these rides, you'll be a part of a global community of riders finding a moment of harmony and alignment on the bike. However it’s accomplished, may the effort be grounded in the pleasure of possibilities when pushing into new comfort zones with friends.

*** IMPORTANT DETAILS PLEASE READ ***

1. You are responsible for your own nutrition and hydration across the ride.

2. Bring lights suitable for riding in the dark.

3. You are also responsible for your own mechanical support – bring tubes and/or CO2 cartridges.

4. We strongly encourage you to consider your fitness level. If you’re on the fence, we recommend you ask a more experienced friend if this ride is a good step-up ride for your continued development.

5. If you’re unsure about your fitness level, out of an abundance of caution, we recommend you hold on to this ride and be on the lookout for future MAAP-supported rides.

6. There will be treats provided by MAAP – We will finish off the day in Venice for a well-earned drink and snacks.

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Ride Waiver, Risk Warning, Waiver, Release & Indemnity - To be eligible to attend MAAP Rides, you must complete the Ride Waiver in the link below:

https://maap.cc/pages/waiver-form

***YOU MUST COMPLETE THE RIDE WAIVER FORM***

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Ride Details:

Date - March 24, 2024

Start time - 07:00AM meet-up, 07:15AM departure

Start location - Al Querto, Via Angarano, 35, 36061 Bassano del Grappa VI

End location - Venezia to catch the sunset, with train option to go back home.

Route details/description - 183KM, 239M, 12 Hours.

Drink/Food details - Refreshments at the end of the ride.

General description - At 07:15AM we will depart Bassano and make our way to Venice!
The route is mostly flat but will require gravel bikes. Our finishline is in Venezia to catch the sunset, with train option to go back home.

This ride will be unsupported so be sure to bring plenty of spares for any mechanical issues as well as plenty of mid-ride snacks.

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