Mognetti Bike Blog

Se stai muovendo i primi passi nel mondo del gravel, se hai appena montato un nuovo set di borse da bikepacking o se, semplicemente, hai voglia di una pedalata rilassante senza lo stress del traffico e delle pendenze impossibili, questo itinerario è quello giusto. La Franciacorta è famosa per le sue colline e i suoi muretti spaccagambe, ma nasconde anche un lato dolce, accessibile e incredibilmente panoramico. Noi di Mognetti Bike abbiamo la fortuna di avere l'officina a San Pancrazio di Palazzolo sull'Oglio, un punto di partenza strategico che fa da cerniera tra le acque del fiume e i primi filari di vite. Vi porto a scoprire un "Anello Didattico": 35 chilometri di puro divertimento gravel, tra strade bianche compatte, ciclabili storiche e scorci culturali unici.

 Scheda tecnica Partenza

Dimenticate la fretta.

Che siate puristi del gravel, fanatici del bikepacking estremo o moderni esploratori su una fiammante E-bike, la Francigena da Aosta a Roma è un’esperienza che cambia la prospettiva.

Ma attenzione: non ci si improvvisa.

Prima di caricare le borse, passate in officina  per un check-up completo: perché una catena che salta a metà della Cisa non è mai una buona idea.

La Preparazione: Mezzo e Bagaglio La Bici Giusta La Via Francigena ciclabile è un mix di asfalto secondario, strade bianche e sentieri battuti. •

Gravel/Adventure Bike: La regina indiscussa. Veloce su asfalto, divertente sullo sterrato. • MTB Front: Se preferite il comfort e non vi interessa la media oraria. • E-Bike: La rivoluzione democratica. Permette a chiunque di superare gli Appennini senza vedere

La Ciclovia dell'Oglio porta il titolo di ciclabile piu bella d'Italia, e chi la percorre capisce subito il perche. In poco piu di 160 km il percorso attraversa tre paesaggi completamente diversi — i rilievi del lago, le colline della Franciacorta, la pianura padana profonda — senza mai passare per una strada trafficata, senza semafori, senza il rumore del traffico. Solo l'acqua del fiume, gli argini, i boschi fluviali e i borghi storici che si alternano lungo il tracciato. Per noi di Mognetti Bike questo percorso ha un significato particolare: l'Oglio scorre a pochi chilometri dalla nostra officina di Palazzolo sull'Oglio. Lo conosciamo in ogni stagione, in ogni condizione di fondo. In questo articolo raccogliamo tutto quello che serve sapere per affrontarlo al meglio, con la bici giusta e

The 7 Mistakes That Kill Your Passion for Cycling (And How to Avoid Them with the Right Equipment)

Are you thinking about buying your first serious bike or want to improve your cycling experience? Perfect timing to avoid the most common mistakes that turn the passion for cycling into a source of frustration. For over 20 years, we've been helping cyclists find the right equipment for their needs, and these are the 7 mistakes we see repeated most often.

1. Buying the Wrong Bike for Your Needs

The most expensive mistake: Choosing a bicycle based only on aesthetics or price, without considering where and how you'll actually use it.

Why it happens: "That mountain bike looks cool" or "Road bikes are faster" are phrases we hear often. The problem? If you only cycle on city asphalt, an MTB will be slow

How Much Money Can You Save Using a Bike Instead of a Car? Real Calculations and Benefits

Have you ever calculated how much you actually spend on your car each year? Between fuel, insurance, maintenance, and parking fees, the costs can be truly eye-opening. The bicycle represents an increasingly popular alternative, not only for environmental reasons but also for the significant financial savings it guarantees.

The Real Cost of Car Ownership: Let's Do the Math

To understand how much you can save with a bike, let's start by analyzing the annual costs of car ownership:

Fixed Annual Costs:

• Car insurance: €600-1,200
• Vehicle registration/road tax: €100-400
• Annual inspection: €50-100
• Regular maintenance and servicing: €400-800

Variable Costs:

• Fuel: €1,500-3,000 (for 10,000-15,000 km/year)
• Tires:

Nowadays, we are familiar with high-performance bikes, technology and comfortable tracks designed for the enjoyment of cyclists. All these comforts once did not exist and some historical periods have been very difficult for bike lovers.

The record is undoubtedly due to the toughest bike race ever, disputed in the first post-war period in those territories that were just a battlefield a short time before.

So let's go back in time and try to recreate the same emotions (and difficulties) of the brave cyclists who ventured into this epic challenge. If the Paris Brest randonnée seems challenging to you, look at what the participants of the Battlefields Circuit  have had to face...

Take three friends, who cannot be called cyclists, as they are not the type of cyclists, but who love life, being together in loyalty, the beauty of nature, the good food and a sincere and not superficial conversation.

Take the favorable weather of this October 3, 2019, which was sunny, cool and with a slight breeze not bad at all.

Consider that there is the Oglio park right there, or rather a few pedal away, which invites us to cross it and here is the formula for a really beautiful and fulfilling day.

The most beautiful bike tours are those experienced with friends of all time, stainless and irreplaceable companions of adventure.

In the shop, people often ask me for advice on bike tours on Lake Garda, but rather than just provide a route, this time I have the pleasure of sharing a real travel story.

With me in this adventure on the Risorgive cycle path, two old friends, Gianni and Domenico.

This short story was written by one of them, Gianni, who was able to express in an excellent way the emotions and the fun that we shared. Enjoy the reading!

As one of the most popular challenges for cyclists, the climb deserves a place of honour. Mountain and sloping routes are a test ground that allows us to question and overcome our limits.

But what is the best specific training for improving on the climbs? Someone will probably think immediately about repeats, but let's be honest...

Facing a climb is not just a matter of legs and athletic preparation. The mind also plays a fundamental role!

Understanding how to dose your energy and what rhythm to follow will be very important. Here are some tips for training your body and mind in view of the climbs.

It's a joy for cycling enthusiasts to share their love of the sport with their children from an early age.

To transport kids on bikes you need to take some very important steps for their safety.

There's no shortage of solutions and depending on the age and type of use, you can choose to use baby carriers, classic seats or trailers.

Let's see then which are the best devices for transporting children by bike. Even when it is not yet time for a bike of their own, it's never too early to make them fall in love with this sport.