Italy’s Ultimate Bike Ride - GCN’s Dolomite Epic

When you think about cycling, Italy is a country that always stands out. The racing history, scenery and iconic brands all make it an epic place to ride your bike. We went to the Dolomites, the ultimate cycling destination, for a 120km dream ride over four legendary mountain passes: the Pordoi, Giau, Falzarego and Fedaia. This is Italy: GCN’s perfect ride!

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Which climbs would you choose to tackle on your perfect Italian ride? Let us know in the comments below! 💬

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Autumn Coming - Daniel Kaede
Blue Fountain - Emil Axelsson
Depravity (SOOP Remix) (Instrumental Version) - Norman Sann
Electronica the Witch - Andreas Dahlback
Glitter Gutter (Instrumental Version) - Conditional
Hiccups - Ooyy
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Hydraulic - Nebulae
Just Get It Done - Hampus Naeselius
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Murmansk Underground - OTE
My beat, my rules - Ava Low
Ode - Silver Maple
Paradigm Shift - Gavin Luke
Road Case Roll 1 - SFX Producer
Safe Trips (Instrumental Version) - OTE
The Narrow Path - Daniel Kaede
Through Stormy Weather - Philip Ayers
Tin man - Ava Low
Virtuosity - Howard Harper-Barnes
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[gcn]

Which climbs would you choose to tackle on your perfect Italian ride?

[grobbosixtyone]

So nice to see Ollie in his element. He looked so comfortable

[markdowns]

GCN are smashing the content at the moment!

[jonathanpeake]

I can attest that the Passo Fedaia is brutal (but definitely worth doing 👌🏻). Great to see Ollie dropping someone else for a change!

[johnpayne]

"Who gave Ollie climbing legs?" 👍
What a stunning day in the mountains.

[eyelovelil]

I’m totally impressed with Ollie’s climbing 🚴 legs. That is as absolutely beautiful ride.

[SCRH]

This content is what I’m here for. Absolutely epic! What a job you guys have!

[marjorieboissinot]

So nice to see Ollie and Hank work together! They have search different riding profiles that it always makes it interesting to see how each perform on specific epic rides. 👌😊

[abikeesclerosada]

I rode there in 2017, when I was following the last week of the Giro, using an ebike due to my MS. Beautiful, awesome, not really the right words for those climbs, and landscapes. I wish to be able to comeback one day.

[DavidMackenzie]

Great to see Ollie and Hank stretching their legs on an epic ride. And Ollie making it look easy. You've definitely found your mojo Ollie! When can we see those Giro inspired pink bidons in the shop?

[jodaefauser]

Ollie + Hank = my personal favorite presenter duo - Grazie mille and regards from Germany - keep it going guys:)

[johnandrews]

Nice to see Campagnolo FINALLY featured on GCN. About freakin' time.

[woodsdavid]

Nice, clear camera work in this one. GCN's chat is always good, but the filming is pixely at times. Glad you gave this place the quality it deserves.

[recumbentrocks]

What a fantastic place to cycle. Those views were out of this world! Thank you GCN for sharing this with us and giving us a taste of what the Giro guys are going through now.

[fourlakes]

A decade ago I spent a week in the Dolomites. I did all of the climbs in this video plus many more. And the Pordoi was my favorite of all of them. Best week of cycling of my life.

[Sprocketboy]

Having ridden in this area, I am jealous of Ollie and Hank. Great scenery, new top of the line Colnagos, superb weather...can people actually get paid to do this? Sign me up!

[hondasaurusrex]

Kinda binge watching GCN.... and brilliant to see Ollie being happy like a small kid! Colnago and Campagnolo perfect together!

[lesflynn]

Great video guys. Beautiful climbs. Hank and Ollie are a formidable duo. Love seeing them verbally sparring and duking it out on the road.

[FozzyS]

Was I in a dream or did Olie actually drop Hank in just about every climb? Well done, professor! Your riding skills have improved through these years!

[kaltonian]

Brilliant lads, it's a special place for sure, soaked in cycling history, i love the fact that you can be cycling in lovely hot dry conditions & then in the snow all within an hour or two