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DestinationsJUST RIDE
edition 4
"Destinations 4 is dedicated to all of us and all our quirks. In the end, all you need is to pick a place you like and ride. Just Ride."
Just Ride.
It's not just the tagline for this fourth edition. It's the guiding spirit we've followed across Italy, France, Croatia, and Switzerland to select eleven destinations that seem made for cycling. Destinations that invite readers to let go and simply focus on the joy of riding.
Super-magazine
A project that sits halfway between a coffee table book and a prestigious magazine. The definition of a super-magazine finds its ultimate expression in Destinations.
Incredible format
27x42 is a very rare format in this sector. It's deliberately oversized, offering an extremely spacious layout. When you open the double-page spread, the width is 54 cm, basically a poster!
Tactile experience
For the fourth edition, we've also changed the paper: premium uncoated, 140 gsm, with superior print quality. The cover features a fifth Pantone colour and embossed UV varnish finishes.
Routes and tracks
Our established partnership with komoot allows us to provide curated and verified routes for each destination, with content available in English and accessible from any device.
Immersive photos
Maybe it's the format, maybe it's the clarity of the locations, or perhaps it's the fact that we've chosen a team of some of the best photographers in the industry – the photographs are truly a standout feature.
Captivating stories
We’ve cycled all the routes and let ourselves be swept away by the marvellous atmosphere. Our stories will make you want to set off immediately.
Order your copy of Destinations Just Ride to have it delivered straight to your doorstep!
Where to buy
Destinations is distributed through the bookshop channel. It can be purchased in all major bookstores, on leading marketplaces (Amazon, Feltrinelli, Mondadori, IBS, etc.), through the Alvento Points network, or directly on this website.
Technical specifications
Format: 27x42 cm
Price: €39
Pages: 192
Destinations featured: 11
Pages per destination: 16
Words by
Lorenzo Boutall, Jacopo Chianale, Fabio Dal Pan, Paolo Dellavesa, Manuela Lapenta, Enrico Mosetti, Michele Pelacci, Gabriele Pezzaglia
Photos by
Elisa Bessega, Antonio Caggiano, Ulysse Daessle, Nicola Damonte, Pierre Lucianaz, Paolo Penni Martelli, Alessandro Mimiola, Poci's.
Destinations
Destinations
Italy Unknown / 2
A magnificent journey through Italy. 12 bikepacking destinations, narrated and photographed like you’ve never seen before.
The journey starts here.
Get ready for something you've never seen before. It's not a book, it's not a magazine. It's something that pulls you into the places. It's an invitation to dream, an encouragement to challenge yourself.
Super-magazine
Get ready for something different, something you've never seen before. The definition of a super-magazine finds its ultimate expression in Destinations.
Incredible format
27x42 is a unique format in publishing. It’s not a book, nor is it a magazine. When you open the double page, the width is 54 cm – practically a poster!
Tactile experience
We have chosen a superior quality paper. The 130-gram Magno Volume offers top-notch print quality and a tactile sensation that is gratifying in itself.
Routes and tracks
Our established partnership with Komoot allows us to provide curated and verified routes for each destination, with content available in English and accessible from any device.
Immersive photos
Maybe it's the format, maybe it's the clarity of the locations, or perhaps it's the fact that we've chosen a team of some of the best photographers in the industry – the photographs are truly a standout feature.
Captivating stories
We’ve cycled all the routes and let ourselves be swept away by the marvellous atmosphere. Our stories will make you want to set off immediately.
Order your copy of Destinations 02 to have it delivered straight to your home!
Where to buy
Destinations is distributed through the bookshop channel. It can be purchased in all major bookstores, on leading marketplaces (Amazon, Feltrinelli, Mondadori, IBS, etc.), through the Alvento Points network, or directly on this website.
Technical specifications
Format: 27x42 cm
Price: €35
Pages: 272
Destinations: 12
Pages per destination: 20 (except for Puglia, super format with 32 pages).
Words by
Alessandro Autieri, Gino Cervi, Carlo Maria Ferrero, Stefano Francescutti, Frank Lotta, Michele Pelacci, Giacomo Pellizzari, Andrea Rolando, Stefano Zago.
Photos by
Alo Belluscio, Nicola Damonte, Giovanni Danieli, Rosario Liberti, Paolo Penni Martelli, Federico Ravassard, Francesco Rachello, Chiara Redaschi
12 destinations to rediscover the beauty of our country on two wheels
WILD CALABRIA
From North to South, along the Ciclovia dei Parchi. Discover a Calabria you wouldn’t expect, filled with forests, lakes, silence, and solitude. With the sea seemingly always close by, yet only visible upon arrival. And to top it off, indulge in truly extraordinary cuisine!
546 km, 10.700 m d+, 5/7 days
ALPINE DIRT ROADS
The paradise of mountain gravel exists—it’s in the Cuneo valleys. A route that will transport you to a world you never imagined could exist, on the border between Italy and France, with breathtaking views of the Maritime Alps and terrain seemingly designed for modern gravel bikes.
546 km, 9.270 m d+, 4/7 days
AROUND MILANO
An embrace of the capital along its waterways. Starting from Milan, discover its most unique corners, then lose yourself in the countryside, along the canals, between cycle paths and unexpected gravel roads, rediscovering the old flavours and rhythms of a bygone era.
315 km, 1.340 m d+, 2/3 days
TOUR OF THE ALPS
The allure of a grand stage race for a journey through Tyrol, South Tyrol, and Trentino. We drew inspiration from the route of one of the emerging professional races to design a bikepacking adventure across these neighbouring regions, striving to break down barriers for a unique and unprecedented territorial offering.
354 km, 5.610 m d+, 3/4 days
SECRET BORMIO
It’s the capital of climbs. But there are roads you’ve yet to discover. In Destinations 2, Bormio is the only petal-shaped route, with two different loops starting and ending in the heart of Valtellina. Let yourself be captivated by the allure of the great climbs.
loop 1 / 148 km, 3.390 m d+
loop 2 / 126 km, 4.000 m d+
PUGLIA IS A STATE OF MIND
An adventure of nearly 800 kilometres across 6 provinces, weaving through sea, countryside, and unique flavours. Discovering Puglia means uncovering the true essence of the Mediterranean, with enchanting landscapes, ancient olive trees, centuries-old traditions, and unmatched hospitality. A journey that absolutely deserves a spot on your calendar.
795 km, 5.400 m d+, 8/10 days
ALTE VIE
Just a few kilometres from Turin, along the theoretical border with France, lies a network of roads originally built by the military engineering corps for the movement of vehicles and troops, which today are a gravel paradise. Don’t believe it? Go read this feature!
304 km, 8.400 m d+, 3/4 days
DREAMING OF THE GIRO DI LOMBARDIA
Da Bergamo al Lago di Como sulle strade di una delle Classiche Monumento. Una proposta speciale per chi volesse volare a Bergamo, usufruire dei servizi dell’aeroporto, uscire dal terminal in bicicletta e poi ritornare per imbarcarsi sul volo di ritorno.
288 km, 5.700 m d+, 3/4 days
THE MAGIC OF THE MONTI PALLIDI
A bikepacking loop on perfect asphalt around the Marmolada and over the passes that have shaped the outcome of many Giro editions. The Val di Fassa is magnetic, and after your first encounter, it leaves you no choice. Every so often, it calls you back, and you simply have to return.
269 km, 8.080 m d+, 3/4 days
WANDER & WONDER
A tour through the Madonie, to lose yourself and rediscover wonder. Starting and finishing in Cefalù, spend a few days cycling through a timeless Sicily, amidst UNESCO heritage sites, unspoiled landscapes, and the intoxicating beauty of a place like no other.
174 km, 4.410 m d+, 3/5 days
ENJOY THE SILENCE
The grand loop of the Friulian Hills.
Cycling in Friuli is a sensory magic. It’s impossible to separate the emotions felt in the saddle from the pleasure offered by a gastronomy that has few equals.
360 km, 7.750 m d+, 4/6 days
THE VALLEY OF SIGNS
Disappear into Alta Val Camonica, exploring little-travelled passes, challenging climbs, and unexpected gravel paths. Then descend along the Ciclovia dell’Olio to finish the loop in the boundless Po Valley. A route full of endless nuances.
504 km, 7.130 km, 3/5 days
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alvento 46 - AUGUST 2026
"If you wish to be the king of the jungle, it's not enough to act like a king. You must be the king. And there can be no doubt. Because doubt causes chaos and one's own demise."
Mickey Pearson, The Gentleman (2019)
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