ONE GRAVEL BEYOND – GRAVEL RIDE N.1
A loop of just over 26 kilometers and 600 meters of elevation gain that embraces the most authentic face of the Berici Hills. It's a gravel route that alternates dirt roads, compact dirt tracks, sudden ramps, and open views of the Vicenza plain, with an elevation profile that doesn't allow for long moments of distraction. Here, you're always pedaling in tune with the terrain.
The start is gentle but already undulating, with flowing sections and initial climbs that warm up the legs. Then the route gets into full swing: the gravel takes over, the landscape becomes hilly, the curves tighten, and the gradients change pace. It climbs and descends seamlessly, through woods, clearings, and glimpses of the city fading away.
The heart of the route is a constant dialogue between nature and effort: short but intense climbs, windy slopes, and technical descents that require careful riding. The terrain varies frequently, making the ride dynamic and never monotonous. It's a route that rewards those who know how to balance their energy and gear, and delivers authentic thrills with every change in gradient.
WARNING!!! After Via Breganzola, turning right, there is a steep descent with sections of portage downhill!
The climbs of the itinerary
🔴 N.1 Gravel MONTE BERICO PORTICI (Red Category)
It's a grand opening. An iconic climb, combining history and effort: the gravel surface tests traction while the gradient is felt from the first few meters. It's a smooth but demanding climb, to be tackled at a steady pace. At the top, the view makes every extra heartbeat worthwhile.
🟢 N.2 Gravel COLONIA BEDIN (Green Category)
More rideable but not banal. Here the route winds through wooded sections and panoramic views. The gradients are gentler than on the Rossa, but the uneven surface requires concentration. A climb that invites you to find fluidity and breathe in the landscape.
🔵 N.3 Gravel MANTOVANI (Blue Category)
Technical and taut, it alternates short ramps with recovery sections. It's a "jerky" climb, where the rhythm breaks and recomposes itself. Ideal for those who love dynamic gravel riding, the kind that forces you to rev up the pace and play with the gears.
⚫ N.4 Gravel VALLE DEI VICARI (Black Category)
The most challenging of the loop. A climb that will dig into your legs, with steep gradients and a surface that can become challenging. The ascent passes through a wild and silent landscape, where only the sound of the wheels on the gravel is heard. It's the key moment of the route: this is where the difference is made.
Gravel Ride N.1 It's a complete itinerary: technical yet accessible, intense yet never extreme, combining training and discovery. A trail that reveals the territory meter after meter, and leaves you with that pleasant feeling of exhaustion that only gravel can provide.
