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Sam Cardell went mountain biking.
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Sam Cardell went mountain biking.
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I took advantage of visiting a relative to also climb to Madonna d'Erbia.
There are no technical difficulties, as the path is entirely on a dirt road (not in good condition from Trinità to Madonna).
However, there are several double-digit climbs.
The approximately 50km route was only partially mapped, as
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Sam Cardell and Billyno went for a hike.
April 3, 2026
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April 3, 2026
It was decades since I last walked "Ol sentèr di pèrsec". So called because in past centuries it was used by people who, with baskets full of fruit and vegetables, brought produce from Endine to Val Gandino, particularly peaches. They then made the return journey with baskets full of wool or textiles
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Sam Cardell and Billyno went for a hike.
March 24, 2026
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March 24, 2026
The companion of many hikes and climbs underwent a difficult operation weeks ago. However, he wants to try to take a few steps. Therefore, he decides on a high-altitude walk. After parking at the farmhouse, we slowly ascend the Sparavento, despite the day with cold gusts of wind from the northwest. At
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Sam Cardell and Alfred went mountain biking.
March 20, 2026
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March 20, 2026
Training ride with cold wind from west/northwest. Cold at Colle Gallo.
The climb to Colle dei Pasta is short, with an average gradient of 8% and a final stretch, arriving in San Rocco, of 12%.
The one to Colle Gallo, with ascent from Valseriana, is quite constant at 7%, with short stretches, at the top, at 9%.
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Sam Cardell and Alfred went mountain biking.
March 17, 2026
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March 17, 2026
The Madonna of Gianico, celebrated every ten years with a large celebration featuring floral decorations throughout the town, is also known by other names: Madonna della Neve (on some maps) or Madonna del Monte (on other maps).
The first sanctuary was built in the 16th century as a votive offering for
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Sam Cardell went mountain biking.
March 13, 2026
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March 13, 2026
The weather forecast called for good weather, but the sky is leaden. It doesn't promise rain anytime soon, though.
Descending the Red Valley, I test whether my (young) downhill skills are still valid. The road is beautiful; so I launch the Leopard, pedaling like crazy, exceeding 70 km/h. Considering I
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Sam Cardell and Billyno went for a hike.
March 8, 2026
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March 8, 2026
A leisurely snow hike in the Magnolini refuge area, climbing Monte Alto and descending to Pian de la Palù.
A sunny but cloudy day. Hard, frozen snow in the morning, slightly powdery in the afternoon.
The route was not followed on the classic Monte Alto trail, but on alternative routes to avoid the crowded ski slopes.
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Sam Cardell and Billyno went for a hike.
March 5, 2026
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March 5, 2026
A sunny day veiled by mist.
A hike along the high scree trail, not marked on the maps, but easily followed. It's impossible to get lost.
The trail is entirely gravelly and runs up and down, with continuous bumps and a maximum elevation gain of 80 square meters.
It doesn't pose any major difficulties, but
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Sam Cardell went mountain biking.
March 3, 2026
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March 3, 2026
After days of demanding commitments, the Bell brings me home.
The weather isn't great, with hazy, variable sunshine and a temperature of around 12°C.
I need to release the nervous tension of the past few days. So, after months of rest, I decide to get back on the Leopard and go for a ride. I'm careful
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4 days ago
Given the beautiful day, even though it wasn't clear, and having commitments in Valcamonica, I decided to go there by Mtb, roughly following the training route for time trials that I used to do about half a century ago. Obviously, the time taken was longer than the standard back then; but, besides the
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