6-7-8 June:

Bike Track Test Bolzano - Milan

The journey we have travelled

The programme

Three days, 300 kilometres, one passion: cycling.

From 6 to 8 June, a special Bike Track Test was held, open to all enthusiasts who wanted to test themselves on an extraordinary route: from Bolzano to Milan.

A unique test

A real test, designed for those who feel ready to tackle the distance and challenges of the route, but also an opportunity to experience the organisation of a large-scale cycling event, with large groups and dedicated services.

Guides and expert support

Participants were accompanied by expert guides, support vehicles, a mobile workshop, light lunches along the route and a technical jersey commemorating the event.

The detail

The Bike Track Test is not just a sporting adventure: it was also a strong signal to the institutions to promote the creation and enhancement of a cycle route linking the major cities of northern Italy — and, in the future, a link between Cortina and Milan in view of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Official organiser: Italy Bike Tours
In collaboration with: Bike Adventure Team

Friday, 6 June

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  • hour 11:00

    Museion Bolzano, Piazza Piero Siena, at the entrance – Press conference to present the initiative and the three-day itinerary. Presentation of the western branch, towards Milan, of the Munich-Venice cycle route.

  • hour 12:00

    Museion Bolzano – participant registration, distribution of jerseys, technical materials and gadgets, cyclists' meeting, commemorative photograph and departure towards Lake Caldaro, Sant'Antonio, to the base of the Mendola cable car - Kalterer Hohenweg (18 km - 242 m elevation gain - estimated time: 1 hour) The route is marked with signs and banners.

  • hour 13:00

    Transfer to the Mendola Pass via the Mendola Cable Car - Kalterer Hohenweg (for groups of cyclists)

  • hour 14:00

    Departure from Passo Mendola with destination Ponte del Mostizzolo (TN) (36 km – elevation gain 174 metres uphill, 636 metres downhill – estimated time 1 hour and 30 minutes).

  • hour 16:00

    Departure from Ponte del Mostizzolo to Vermiglio (TN) (40 km – elevation gain 874 metres uphill, 329 metres downhill – estimated time 2 hours and 30 minutes)

  • hour 18:30

    Arrival in Vermiglio - check-in at the Albergo Alpino hotel

  • hour 20:00

    Dinner at the hotel

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Saturday, 7 June

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  • hour 7:00

    Breakfast

  • hour 8:00

    Departure for Passo del Tonale (16 km – elevation gain 754 metres uphill, 26 metres downhill – estimated time: 3 hours)

  • hour 11:00

    30-minute stop at Passo Tonale and commemorative photograph

  • hour 11:30

    Departure for Capo di Ponte (BS) 52 km – elevation gain 1610 m downhill – 100 m uphill – estimated time 2 hours)

  • hour 13:30

    Stop for a light lunch at Cooperativa CISSVA

  • hour 14:30

    Departure for Darfo Boario Terme (BS) (25 km – elevation difference 200 metres downhill, 50 metres uphill – estimated time 1 hour and 30 minutes)

  • hour 16:30

    Arrival in Darfo Boario Terme and check-in at Hotel Sorriso – optional opportunity to use the spa facilities.

  • hour 20:00

    Dinner at the hotel

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Sunday, 8 June

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  • hour 7:00

    Breackfast

  • hour 8:00

    Departure for Endine Gaiano (BG) (27 km – elevation gain 186 metres uphill, 67 metres downhill – estimated time 1 hour and 20 minutes)

  • ore 9:20

    Coffee break at Minuscoli Bakery (BG)

  • hour 9:40

    Departure for Casa degli Alpini - Gorlago (BG) (20 km – elevation gain 36 metres uphill, 130 metres downhill – estimated time 1 hour and 20 minutes

  • hour 11:30

    Short stop and departure for Malpaga (BG) (15 km – almost no elevation gain – estimated time 1 hour)

  • hour 12:30

    Visit to the Castle and Press Conference (free admission)

  • hour 13:00

    Light lunch at the Castle

  • hour 14:30

    Departure by coach (with bikes in tow) for Gera d'Adda (BG) (estimated travel time: thirty minutes)

  • hour 15:00

    Arrival in Gera d'Adda, crossing the footbridge (bicycles carried by hand) and departure for Milan, Piazza Castello (36 km – almost no elevation gain – estimated time: 2 hours)

  • hour 17:00

    Arrival in Piazza Castello – Commemorative photograph, greeting to participants and presentation of commemorative participation certificates.

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An act of love for the local area and for those who dream of a sustainable future: this project is pedalling towards a world where mobility means freedom, culture and respect.

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