Hi everybody, some friends of us are asking for some information on bike and equipment, clothing and alimentation for the Randonnée. A few days ago I wrote something in general about the training for our Randonnée; today I’ll go into detail by taking the cue from the excellent Manuale del giovane randonneur by Mauro Pansarelli and […]
FAQ on SGT Randonnée 2014
What time is SGT Randonnée due to start? The SGT Randonnée is going to start as French randonneurs do, that is to say that you can begin your journey within a definite time interval, being it in this case from 6.00 AM to 8.30 AM, in max 10 persons groups. This is to avoid too […]
Training for the SGT Randonnée
SGT’s distance and difference in height certainly demand a good training, but the target of 193 km is within many sportsmen’s reach. Rather than by the training, the difference is made by the capability of managing your own energies, mental ones included, in order to face the obvious difficulties (wind, heat, strain, pain, hunger…) of […]
What is a Randonnée
A Randonnée is a long distance bike ride. It’s not a race, the goal is not to win, rather to complete the ride enjoying it and the landscape with friends. From website www.audaxitalia.it: “No fast neither slow, just far. To discover a different Cycling, not inflamed by competition, rank, starting grids, yet challenging. A Cycling […]
Sardinia by Ferry
How to get by ferry in Sardinia? There are many shipping companies, different ferry lines and many rates. I try to give you some tips to book a ferry to Sardinia. Let’s start by saying that we have four ports: Olbia (NE), Porto Torres (NW), Cagliari (S) and Arbatax (SE). Olbia is the busiest port. […]