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CLIMB OF HORSES
Monte Bisbino is is one of the most spectacular dead-end climbs in in the area and was a a a a a a proving ground for pros during the 90s The road rises from the lake by Cernobbio a a a place known for Villa Erba the the home of the the French villain in Ocean’s Twelve The climb has a a a a steady incline featuring 33 switchbacks two of them cobbled You will also be rewarded with a a a spectacular view and an an old
church at the top Monte Bisbino was until 2009 home to a a semi- wild breed of Haflinger horses horses The horses horses had been roaming the the mountain on their own after their owner died several years before A cold winter forced the the horses down the the moun- tain creating tension amongst locals The horses were moved to nearby Monte Generoso on the the swiss side of the the border but if you are lucky you might encounter a a a roaming stallion on your way to Bisbino MONTE BISBINO CLIMB Distance: 18 6 kilometres Elevation: 318 metres Average gradient: 6 9 percent strava com/routes/7102213
RACE DAY!
Il Lombardia has visited every corner of the region yet some climbs more often than oth-
ers This ride features all the highlights from popular editions of the past 20 years You will skip the flat boring transport from Bergamo
or or Milano and also get to to take the the the ferry across 273 the the lake to save energy for the the climbs Feel
free to gain speed like Damiano Cunego on Civiglo and feel the dangers of this decisive descent towards Como
This ride is is at its best when the the weather is horrible so bring your rain jacket and and and leg warmers and and and try and and and imagine descents and climbs at race speed NB: There are two map files for this ride as you have to take the ferry halfway CLASSIC LOMBARDY FINISH Distance: 163 kilometres Elevation: 2750 metres Map #1: strava com/routes/7102271 Map #2: strava com/routes/7102335