Cycling: Many cycling fans were looking forward to the stage after the second rest day. The pros were supposed to battle over the dreaded Gavia Pass tomorrow. But snow—and even the danger of avalanches—prevent a safe crossing. Nevertheless, the 16th stage will play a key role in deciding the 2019 Giro d'Italia. The Mortirolo... read more
Travel: On the 16th stage of the 2015 Giro d'Italia, Contador, Aru, and the rest of the team struggled up the steep Mortirolo. Thousands of amateur athletes do the same every year. A tour tip: When the Giro d'Italia arrives, seemingly archaic scenes unfold on the Mortirolo: riders pushing themselves to the limit on the narrow, steep mountain road, their faces contorted into grimaces of pain... read more
Cycling: The Granfondo Stelvio Santini takes place on June 7th and will take participants over legendary passes like the Mortirolo and the Stelvio. Organizers are already delighted with nearly 1000 registrations. Stelvio and Mortirolo – there's probably hardly a cycling fan out there for whom these two names don't give them goosebumps. On … read more
