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Posts by Bob Rogers
March 25, 2026
(Updated July 22, 2026)
The Best Gravel Rides in Northern Italy
Five standout loop routes across the Dolomites, Prosecco Hills, Venice Lagoon, Asiago Plateau and Val d’Orcia (Siena) — with route stats, GPX files, seasonal advice and logistics for every ride.
May 29, 2025
(Updated February 1, 2026)
Top 5 Questions About Road Bike Gearing & Shifting Answered
If you’ve been riding at least for a little while, you’ve probably had a problem with inadequate gearing or a dropped chain. In comparison to other actions taken on a bike such as braking, steering or pedaling, shifting is a bit more, shall we say, ‘shifty’.
February 20, 2025
(Updated July 22, 2026)
Best Cycling Routes in the Dolomites: 5 Epic Bucket List Routes with GPX & Insider Tips
The Dolomites are widely recognized as a dream destination for cyclists. Having ridden there regularly for the last 10 years, I can definitely vouch for that: fantastic roads, unbelievable scenery, challenging but not impossible climbs, all steeped in Giro d’Italia lore...
November 15, 2024
(Updated February 1, 2026)
Want to crush your next challenging cycling trip? You need to get S.M.A.R.T.
Yes, it’s really that simple.
I’ll start with a confession: I haven’t been on my bike for the last four days. I don’t have a good excuse. The weather was fine, I’m not suffering from any ailment, and I had the time. What I didn’t have, however, was a reason...