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Has anyone been? Who did you book with and where did you go? The wife wants an hotel which limits choice!
Wanna ride as well?
Wouldn't mind sneaking a day's riding in.
Garda. Top end by Malcesine, Torbole Riva. Lots of family stuff, day out at Verona, then hire a bike and ride up Monte Baldo. And learn to windsurf.
Depends on where you go and what sort of riding.......
Open access to trails / paths etc - same as in Scotland so no need to worry about "can I ride there" type stuff.
If you want maps in 1:50k or 1:25k then Kompass do a big range - Lakes, Alps etc that show more than enough detail to ride.
If it's road riding then most local Italian clubs ride on Sat / Sun in large family peletons (more in the north than south) - I've experienced that they are always happy to let you join in.
If you want bike parks / chairlifts then I only have experience of Italian Alps not Dolomites (but assume it's the same) and whilst some places are remote most cable cars welcome bikes, some specific resorts have dedicated chair lifts.
Most towns / riding spots have good LBS / Club Networks or are bike specific (Italy Bike Hotels, Finale Liguaria, Lake Garda Bike etc) and do group rides and tours that you can pay a fee or turn up to and ride, often with published itineries.
Other than that - get out and ride. Less traffic in the North than South (in my experience).
Can give more specific info / share experience if you want it.
Big John, already booked up for 3 weeks, this summer Rive Del Garda / Tarbole - camping, taking the bike(s) and spending time with family - perfect holiday!!!!
You lucky boy.
+1 for Garda I didn't manage any riding despite ample opportunities but it looked like a great spot. It has to be one of the nicest places I've been in Europe overall and the missus loved it.
oliverd1981 - Member
+1 for Garda
Is it expensive to go to Garda?
We like Italy but have not been for a while.
Puerto Verdi was our first trip
Hotel Medusa Finalle Ligure(Very young family orientated) great food ok accom very close to beach.Great riding lots of xc stuff but can uplift for the gnarrrr types!
Thomson Lakes and Mountains and Inghams do some pretty reasonable packages, bike hire rates aren't too bad in resort.
I've used this company twice.Marina de Pietrasanta is beautiful.you can bike safely with the family and don't even need a car unless you want to travel about a bit. http://www.bridgewater-travel.co.uk/