Biking through the Dolomites in Italy

Notes from the road

Summer European Rides To Love

There are great events to gear up for in Europe this summer. July kicks off with the Maratona dles Dolomites, during which the awesome switchback of the alpine autastrade are reserved exclusively for cyclists. Then in France, the Tour d’Etape takes place in the French Alps on July 10, with amateur cyclists able to tackle one of the mountain stages of the actual Tour de France. Also on July 10, the 20th Grandfondo Pinarello, sees thousands of cyclists biking among the beloved Prosecco vineyards of the Veneto. Andiamo!

The Gray & Co. Team

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