Completing My Dream Ride - Was It Worth The 10 Year Wait?

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Cycling Italy’s most beautiful lake, but was it worth the wait? Back in 2013, Alex visited Lake Garda and immediately put an epic ride around its shores on his bucket list. Now, ten years later, he has returned for what will be his longest ride since retiring as a pro. His route is a full loop of the lake and includes a stretch along the hanging Lake Garda cycle path.
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@gcn Год назад

Where is top of your bike ride bucket list? 😍 Let us know in the comments below! 👇

@bucketlist.original Год назад

Tour de France vitory!

@bludog4657 Год назад

I would take Italy or France…The history

@Songbirdstress Год назад

Roman road Autissiodorum Aballo

@chrisscott8362 Год назад

Stelvio❤

@jrcollings Год назад

I'm now 60, so realistic goals, but hoping to make it over to Europe and do one or more of the classic rides and climbs that GCN has showcased.

@thelegotechnicchannel1256 Год назад

As someone that has ridden a lot in the Garda area, I can absolutely not recommend this route. You rode in the of season, so the amount of traffic was bearable, but in the summer there are often miles of traffic jams. I can much rather recommend to ride into the beautiful mountains surrounding the lake, wich is much more peaceful and the views are even better!

@getur99 Год назад

Can you recommend it in the off season though? Like shown?

@parryig Год назад

The traffic in peak season is bumper to bumper around most of the lake. I find the best time to go is May or September when things are a bit quieter. I also use the ferries that go along and across the lake. If you can't manage a full round the lake, ride halfway around & then get the ferry from Maderno to Torri del Benaco for example, or get the boat to Riva del Garda and ride down either side of the lake.

@kingofbrushes Год назад

Totally agree, I loved the area north of Riva del Garda, these 150 km of busy roads and claustrophobic galleries are not recommended, even in the off season

@ai7844 Год назад

Most of traffic is tourists! One idea is to close the road off completely to traffic and substitute the road into trams. Will open up huge spaces for bikers and hikers. If you want to visit, bike, ferry or tram. I am afraid it’s my wishful thinking!

@hansschotterradler3772 Год назад

Went to Lago di Como back in the late 80's. It was horrible, and the Italian drivers were insane. Can't imagine how bad it must be 35 years later.

@bikerider.56 Год назад

I absolutely love these videos. For many of us riding is not about racing, marginal gains, watts or power. It's about the mental therapy these types of rides provide for our souls no matter the length. Keep up the good work with these videos. I personally love them. Ride on my friends. 🚴🚴🚴

@gcn Год назад

Thanks David. We certainly agree and that's why we'll continue to make this sort of content! It's great to hear our videos help to motivate you. 🙌

@bikerider.56 Год назад

@@gcn Now just get Manon to do one. 😄🚴🚴

@TSEEMOD_618 Год назад

As a person originary from Lake Garda (and a GCN+ subscriber, of course), what a honor to see home portrayed in your ride. Glad it has been a dream like it is every single time I go back home :)

@gcn Год назад

Thanks Luca! Where else in Italy would you recommend riding?

@ManeITA1979 Год назад

Should be only made in off-season, the amount of traffic grows exponentially as summer approaches! Anyway, a epic loop indeed. For more or less the same distance you can do 4 Lake Orta loops, way less trafficked!

@michaelwatene Год назад

I had the pleasure to also ride Lake Garda last year. It really was a pleasure. Did the whole Lake loop on a long slow day and two days later rode half of it and took a ferry over the lake... The mountains are also fantastic, absolutely beautiful

@leangrypoulet7523 Год назад

If you want to cycle around a beautiful lake without the risk of being hit by a crazy local or distracted tourist, (which is sadly always a risk around the Italian lakes through most of the nicer part of the cycling season), try Lake Annecy. Easy to get to (just 45mins from Geneva airport), shorter (at 75km more manageable for most cyclists) and importantly has recently completed a two lane cycle path around its entire length. In sections (generally near Annecy town centre) you have to be cautious and avoid walkers, dog walkers, prams, toddlers on the loose, roller blazers and hire bike cyclists, but for 4/5ths it is almost empty and monopolised by sports cyclists. Beautiful ride, with some stretches lifting you up high from the lake, for astounding distant vistas, and other stretches being literally centimetres from the gently lapping water. The path also connects to a disused railway with which you can cycle in almost complete safety, and through stunning mountains, to Albertville, doubling the total KM. And head off path to a number of the TdF’s most famous climbs such as the Glieres, the Semnoz, Crest Voland, Aravis or Colombiere.

@johnmcgarvey6768 Год назад

I did a tour of Lake Como in 2019. That’s exactly 100 miles. A few tunnels but it seemed less traffic. Both are amazing.

@johannesvermylen2936 4 месяца назад

Do you have a gpx file of the route you did back then?

@janstegmann9207 Год назад

Great video - congrats on completing the ride 💪🏻 I’ve done a lot of riding around Garda Lake, and completing the full circle I agree is absolutely a bucket list ride 😎 I find local drivers to be very accomodating, both in and out of season, so I definitely recommend getting out and riding while in the area - it’s amazing 🤩

@rachelharvey71 Год назад

Albert did a good job of making this seem like a fun ride even on a dull day 😊 I think it’s great for us average riders to see that ex pro’s find it just as difficult to ride distances when you’re out of practice, I’m inspired for my Ride London 100 miles in 3 weeks thanks Albert 😃

@justinbrown6558 Год назад

It’s Alex, not Albert. 😉

@gcn Год назад

All the best with RideLondon - it's a great event! From Albert & the GCN Team!!

@238949 Год назад

@@justinbrown6558 long running joke

@justinbrown6558 Год назад

@@238949 ah, ok! 🤦‍♂️😂

@NeoPayneHK Год назад

i have been waiting for this on youtube channel!!! thank you

@twowheels222 Год назад

Favorite part: reminding me of the bucket-list rides I just did in Italy [actually not in the north, but on the southern coast and also in Chianti ... on a Pinarello Prince rental]. Was seeing lots of clouds and even some drizzle, but hugely enjoyed the roads, the views, the food, and the riding regardless.

@jrcollings Год назад

Excellent video Alex, great to see you so happy! What an awesome bike you have. Glad you got to realize a dream.

@bowak Год назад

A great cafe stop is the paragliding landing strip on the edge of the lake between Malcesine & Campagnola. You can watch people circling, landing and occasionally even ditching into the lake.

@jqs5978 Год назад

I live 15 minutes south from Lake Garda. As a lot of people wrote before me, the lake is a nightmare from June to mid September and not a place for cyclists. Unfortunately ! It is absolutely packed with cars and tourists and cycling is a problem. All over. There are a few roads you can take from the lake and go in the mountains on the west side ( from Salo or La Fora road ) South west and South are way better ( Valtenesi and Morenic hils ) Talking about the suspended bridge, it is amazing but it is a walking path " allowed to cyclist !! In fact at minutes 6, the speed signal " 10 " is for cyclists ! At minutes 9, on the Est coast, now there is nobody but from June to September, the beaches are full and the cycling path too ! NO way you can ride there, you have. to take the road ! But nice video and hope you will be back again so I will show you other roads !!

@agrili332 5 месяцев назад

Absolutely right . Same with every touristy location.

@gilleshug2736 Год назад

I also did it a few month back ! the tour is amazing but the tunnels are less cool !

@vados_79 Год назад

I lived in those places. Divine beauty!!! Italy will always be in my heart ❤️

@ianlaker9161 Год назад

Yes, I have visited Lake Garda, when driving in my own car, and it will forever stay in my memory as a stop I shouldn't have made as I was later rammed from behind at a toll stop on the autostrada near Bergamo. The following days were the most stressful of my life. Much fonder memories of Lake Como, which I would have loved to cycle round and was much closer to me. Beautiful part of Italy which I would love to return to (on a bike!).

@misterpitkinsenglish2270 Год назад

I rode the east coast from riva del Garda to peschiera del garda in August 2020 with wife and two kids (9 and 7years old). Absolutely great and not too much traffic (probably due to covid). However, I can't recommend it enough and would like to try the west coast one day. We are lucky to live in Bergamo and have a number of lakes on our doorstep in this splendid part of Italy. Thanks for the video and I hope it inspires some people to come and give it a try.

@andrewmcalister3462 Год назад

1:48 Should have been a Campy groupset on the Pinarello to make it a truly Italian experience. 🇮🇹 Thanks Alex for the awesome views and a great ride. I think my bucket list just got a little bit longer.

@gcn Год назад

Where's the best place you've gone riding so far?

@OmmerSyssel Год назад

Coast of Lofoten were beautiful. Arriving the High Tatras... There is many spectacular places and routes worth remembering

@louisstevens7010 Год назад

Of here in July and can’t wait 😊

@ALittleBoxOfMemoriesStowmarket Год назад

Lake Como was a beautiful ride.

@DenisBreel 8 месяцев назад

I will do this rute this summer on my vacation tour around Lago di GArda 🙂

@anzkful Год назад

I cycled around Lake Garda in March within a day... could have lived without the hill climbs on the western side but the view was fascinating... can't wait to go back when they have the cycling road ready around the lake in couple of years time;)

@gcn Год назад

It's going to be an awesome cycle path!

@SrFederico Год назад

The problem with the cycling road ist that ist is narrow, twisty and full of pedastrians, so no sport there, just cruising for tourists. Even for commuiting it is unpractical. Actually a wasted opportunity that they did not go full in.

@michaelo6870 Год назад

Fantastic video! I'm at Lake Garda several times a year and do the tour around the lake quite often. After Gargnano, I recommend taking the climb to Tignale and the descent to Limone. It's very beautiful and you avoid the narrowest tunnels. A fantastic variant is also to include the "Via della Forra". A fantastic variant is also to include the "Via della Forra". The traffic in summer is really heavy, so spring and autumn are better. In good weather, however, you can also do the tour during the wintermonths.

@pinnaclewd Год назад

Rode round in 2018 just before the bike path opened. You should have stopped in Limone and Malcesine as amazing places and the chocolate in Limone is something very special indeed! I assume you stopped in Riva del Garda...just a huge shame on weather as views on a clear day are stunning up to Mount Baldo . Great ride though 👌

@baltsu Год назад

My favorite parts were those bike paths at the lake. Traffic in Italy can be hazardous. So it's very good that they invest in safer paths and when they come with an amazing view, it's even better.

@Seppster58 Год назад

Great video Alex. Love these types of rides. I prefer the bike paths as the automobile traffic takes away some of the enjoyment of scenic pleasures. Thanks again!

@__-bk6mm Год назад

Awesome, grats on the dream ride mate!

@wilsonyg Год назад

This reminds me of Lake Tahoe loop in California, but the hanging bridge section is next level. 😍

@gcn Год назад

It truly is something special!

@darinhousenga3898 Год назад

Looks amazing place to cycle that would be my dream ride

@mattsutton8666 Год назад

The best place ive ever ridden a bike!!

@martinsoelby5902 Год назад

Lago di Garda. An absolutely fantastic place to ride your bike. Epic climbs in the north part and flat to the south. Valpolicella with rolling hills to the east. Monte Baldo is a grerat climb or a ride up the stunning road Via Benaco to Pieve to view the lake from an elevated point.

@jamesdubben3687 Год назад

The hanging path was my fav.

@gcn Год назад

It's a stunning bit of cycling infrastructure!

@BabyBooHoot 9 месяцев назад

loved it , top man!

@nerigarcia7116 Год назад

I've only rode Lake Garda through Rouvy. Would love to do it in person.

@MS-sy8ls Год назад

1:24 Shearer thinking should I just deck him out here?

@SY-ve5qm Год назад

Love the vid and Love the inspiration, especially when there was no obvious commercial plugs…Good job! Super jealous!

@phillyh34 Год назад

Four of us are cycling around lake geneva next week

@arkhamexecutivellc4033 Год назад

I so want to do this ride!

@calummacarthur1149 Год назад

Was there last year - windsurfing though, amazing place, i did get a few days mountain biking which was awesome.

@davidcharnes9161 Год назад

I organize bike tours. I once took 16 cycle tourists through those lakeside tunnels. I was ok with it, but I had some clients who were really scared. I wouldn’t recommend going through those tunnels. They are dark, there is no shoulder, and the road surface isn’t great.

@joowwwllllll666 Год назад

Spend a lot of time there as a kid. Kinda magical 🧙‍♀️

@ethangodridge6833 Год назад

Lovely ride.

@siitan83 Год назад

I did the amalfi coast, few years back... HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!! the western part is better, with the peninsula... and the path of gods hiking trail is a must do!

@robanderson9565 Год назад

Love Garda, have spent about a month in total in Torbole. And plan to spend more time there

@barbamatteo Год назад

Agree but stay away in the weekends and in full summer. Heavy traffic and so dangerous.

@markjthomson Год назад

Very pretty loop!

@danhasnedl_CZ Год назад

I have never suffered from heat so much like at Lago di Garda in the summer.

@hicky62 Год назад

Great video, love the bike path sections. Stayed at Lake Garda on the way to Venice a few years ago, wasn't impressed. Stayed at Lake Como on the way back, much nicer and better to cycle round.

@cb6866 Год назад

Thanks A.I. Arne...and crew...ok, who said "Bloody lovely " when you took the bike vault pic ? Sounded like Olaf.....

@glenmurray8447 Год назад

Cycled around Lake Garda in 2017 when over for the Giro - an excellent days riding 😃🚴🏻

@gcn Год назад

Which Giro stage are you most looking forward to this year?

@glenmurray8447 Год назад

@@gcn Stage 18 as it’s the standout of stages 15-18 that I’m in Italy to see and cycle part of the stages 😃🚴🏻

@metpham Год назад

Loved it

@neilpassingham7309 Год назад

I went on a short break to Garda last year and knew I'd not be able to do a full lap as my non cyclist wife obviously wanted to join in, my solution was to hire a pair of e-mtb's (never ridden a e-bike before or since), we were staying in Garda town and started riding north to the first ferry crossing at Torri, once over the lake we then had the lake on the right for the rest of the day. I was surprised by the amount of tunnels and was glad to be clear of them especially as the hire bikes had no lights, we then crossed back over the lake at Limone and rode back to Garda town, 55 miles. If I were to do it again I'd definitely avoid the tunnel section.

@fotmheki Год назад

Great to watch Giuseppe enjoing is long awaited ride on Garda's lake! Another greate lake, more challenging to do is Como's lake. 160 km long with 1200 meters of elevation gain with absolute beauty all around you 👌

@gcn Год назад

The Italian lakes are just stunning! 🇮🇹

@shane4176 7 месяцев назад

Ride around lake Michigan. Slightly longer ride but beautiful nonetheless.

@jamesmckenzie3532 Год назад

Snickers are everywhere! Can't eat gummy-type bars anymore. Love the fact the Italians are building a bike loop entirely around the lake. I'm enjoying the loop built around our city.

@matthewgburnell Год назад

Rode around Lake Garda in 2010 on a hire MTB in trainers. Probably the most terrifying experience of my life. All the endless tunnels on the left side of the lake had no lights on, and nor did my bike. The worst was a 4km tunnel that descended, and I couldn't see anything at all unless a car suddenly came out of the darkness towards me or even worse, from behind. Didn't have a choice though, unless I wanted to cycle back 120km the way I had come.

@HimanshuRaj-lx2gz Год назад

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@thisbigladruns6180 Год назад

I'm travelling here in End Of October - from the comments I hope it is okay - Just thinking of hiring a bike in desenzano de garda - Think it is a bucket list item but havent been above 110km

@Kim_Miller Год назад

A great ride. I love the suspended cycleway. Here in Australia there is a similar road except it's built out over the water and takes all traffic and has a pedestrian/cycle track along the ocean side. The original road was cut into the cliffs but has fallen away over many many years. Chase up the Sea Cliff Bridge in Wollongong. At 140 kms, Lake Garda is a bit far for me but I'm also a keen motorcyclist and I'd love to ride the lake with a bit of proper horsepower.

@gcn Год назад

Ah yes, they went along that at last year's Road World Championships!

@Esbbbb Год назад

Very cool video!

@SursKitchenMathel Год назад

Nice 👍

@aa401nd Год назад

I did the Lake Garda tour three times, the first alone and twice with my wife, always off season (spring & autumn). It's always a great ride. Last time I tried also "La Strada della Forra", near Limone: amazing👌. The first time I had also the big pleasure of meeting Alan Marangoni: he passed me at incredibile speed, and I found him again some kilometers ahead 😃

@gcn Год назад

Alan is a legend! Have you seen his Race Across Italy film on GCN+? 👉 gcn.eu/raceacrossitaly

@aa401nd Год назад

@@gcn yes, it has bene the first thing I saw on GCN+👍

@IPKEDYOURMOM100 Год назад

Trust me; don't do this ride during the summer, it's filled with tourists and cars...

@giuseppebarenghi572 Год назад

just use a guide, they guide you into no busy roads all around the Lake and vineyards areas sourrounding the Lake.

@odiewan67 Год назад

Mate, come to San Diego. It's not Italy and the food is probably not as good, but the sun is *always* out and there are lot us of cyclists about. You will be most welcome

@adamholbrook2281 Год назад

I've always wanted to get to lake Tahoe in the US. Also would like to see lake Geneva. Not sure if it has a road around it, but I'm sure it would be a great visit regardless.

@HoudiniNL Год назад

@gcn NO WAY! I just did the very same ride last week on May 4th when on family holiday at the lake! My starting point was Tignale, at the west side. I skipped the bike path though, I thought it was for pedestrians only.. 😀 If anyone wants to try this amazing ride, a tail light is a must have for the dark tunnels. Without one you are quite hard to see for drivers.

@aidanmasterson50 Год назад

Fabulous route, but god the sound track chosen to go with?

@markusmencke8059 Год назад

Nice!❤ One of my “Lake Loop List” rides. Probably doing Lake Zurich in two weeks or so, Lake Geneva is another one. Done Lake Constance several times already (that one is basically right at my front door… and since you can do it with next to no climbing, a perfect endurance training loop), several others.

@gcn Год назад

Which is your favourite Markus?

@markusmencke8059 Год назад

@@gcn at the moment probably Starnberger See. With Tegernsee and Chiemsee right after. Not as much pedestrians as you have to slow down for as at Lake Constance (which can be extreme there during holiday season). Chiemsee has only one downside - if you want to ride closest possible to the water, you ride right next to the Autobahn on the south side. But that can be avoided if you go through the villages there (which are also quite a sight, in part). I also liked many of the artificial lakes in the southern Westphalen (where I originally come from) and northern Hesse. And Dümmer Lake in Niedersachsen.

@only1den 3 месяца назад

One of my dream is to cycle in italy . I'm from Nigeria

@gcn 3 месяца назад

Italian riding is great 🙌 Post ride pizza ain't too bad either 👀

@blackaddersbeard Год назад

Interlaken in Switzerland next please 👍🏻

@russstarke6004 Год назад

No comment while going through Campagnola?

@halloweenjack2562 11 месяцев назад

Great vid! Lake Garda is a beautiful part of the world, even more so when the sun is shining. I' sure that you would have made the last few km's if instead of a Snickers, you'd have chosen a........Marathon Bar!....sorry!

@smimi2333 Год назад

I would suggest to visit another lake near lake Garda, less known but equally beautiful: lake Iseo

@GregorPQ Год назад

You didn't choose the best of weathers... you should do it again;)

@gcn Год назад

Would love to!!

@nicksharman Год назад

Did I miss you answering the question from the title? WAS IT WORTH THE WAIT? :D I rode there recently and the tunels were terrible. Close passes non stop. Anyway, hope you had fun!

@federicosbetta1368 Год назад

"I've got one and a half hours to spare, lets do a lap of lake garda" - Alex Paton. Nice ride congratulation.

@beetleloversstyria7639 Год назад

Waited 10 years and had no idea there could be tunnels. Nice story 🙂

@sebastianrennert9547 Год назад

Sadly you left „Punta Veleno“ out of your route. You missed out on a beautiful climb and view. 😢😂

@MiegmaishMenas Год назад

How does the GPS perform with all those tunnels? Does it keep tracking with the loss of signal?

@stevek8829 Год назад

If you've ever used a GPS, you have seen the lost satellite message.

@bubblesezblonde Год назад

8:15~Why we eide

@fabianirsara9846 Год назад

Oh boy riding around lago di garda is like THE WORST ride you can possible do. Never have I ever told myself "I'm never gonna ride here again" than when trying to ride around the lake. The surrounding mountains are killer tho

@Christian7007 Год назад

One thing to keep in mind, during the summer months, the cycle path is transformed into a combined walk and cycle path, full of tourists, small kids and baby strollers. So during that period, stay on the road unless you want to average 20 km/h or possible crash into someone.

@peterleffler2062 Год назад

Any lake or no lake, rain or shine would be fine for me on that bike. Alas, it will never happen.

@josephlawrence685 Год назад

My dream ride is a year or two or forever bike tour

@alanmarangoni1739 Год назад

Alex! You came by my house and you didn’t tell me anything! 😂

@GCNalex Год назад

Ciao Alan! No way! I'm gutted I didn't realise you lived there, in that case I best plan another trip soon. Pizza and gelato 🍦 on me!

@sprlowe Год назад

No, Alex, it will not be the world's most beautiful bike ride. That would be the Yorkshire Dales. I've done both. It's nice though (except the traiffic)

@FatboyAussie Год назад

Isn’t that Manon’s bike?

@alexpatonGCN Год назад

Hahaha 😅

@FatboyAussie Год назад

@@alexpatonGCN beautiful bike though and a beautiful ride.

@BikeLife154 Год назад

Dear GCN give him some money for a decent bike will ya! That thing looks like a handful of bananas made into a frame and fork.

@wheelzandgillz Год назад

Awe man I was hoping for a video teaching me "how to learn to ride gravel" 😂

@a921dji3 Год назад

Did you ride the additional 13-ish miles to get to 100 for the day?

@bikeralemanha Год назад

Sobre os juros e bancos quebrando. Lembro q vc comentou em outro vídeo q com juros altos os bancos tendem a ter mais lucro porque tem mais spread nós empréstimos e os lucros tendem a subir. MAS o que está acontecendo é que os bancos estão sofrendo. (Ai nos EUA, talvez seja diferente com os bancos pequenos) no Brasil e na Europa os bancos estão com dificuldades com juros altos. Como explicar isso? Outra coisa q não entendo direito é como os gastos do governo influenciam os juros? Entendo q gastar muito é ruim e que é importante controlar os gastos mas qual a relação com o rumo dos juros? Essa relação q não é clara pra mim. De repente vc pode comentar sobre esses temas... 👍👍

@fxj8159 Год назад

I was there last week and I wouldn't have cycled on that road under any circumstances - the traffic was brutal with so many close passes around cyclists...

@Fauz11ukman Год назад

passing campagnola with shimano lol

@Big_Island_Boi Год назад

"What more could you ask for?" Sunshine. Definitely more sunshine. April / May's probably a bit early in the year for that ride. I think September / October would be more epic.

@guilhermeazevedo1250 Год назад

Of course the best part of the day was the pizza 😋🍕

@gcn Год назад

🤤

@matteomaffeis1992 Год назад

Hi, I'm from the southern area of the lake and I'm amazed by your excitement about a ride in what I consider to be a "meh" weather, with that annoying foggy overcast. Believe me when I say that in a good spring day you'd have to stop multiple times to recover from Stendhal syndrome attacks! Hope you'll catch other opportunities to ride around our sweet pond, if you'd want to add some extra elevation to the loop there are a couple of hard but rewarding climbs.

@stevek8829 Год назад

Stendhal Syndrome does not currently appear in the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). It is the type of thing zoomers write about on RU-vid.

@matteomaffeis1992 Год назад

@@stevek8829 oh come on mate, as an engineer do you think I believe it's a real thing? Btw it's me the one being diagnosed here (with zoomerism 🙃)