CyclePig

Do you have a ride in your local area that is simply a MUST DO? Do you want to share it with the world for the chance to win $100? The popular cycling blog Ride-Strong is currently hosting a competition for the best ride that is mapped online using www.RoadBikeRides.com.

I recently wrote a post about mapping your rides online and the RoadBikeRides tool is comparatively very good. I particularly like the way the elevation is displayed, and the ride descriptions are well organised. You also have the opportunity of adding photo’s and videos.

If you do enter the competition, please add the route URL to a comment below so other readers can check it out.

ThePig’s Competition Entry - The Sella Ronda Loop

Now although RoadBikeRides has an emphasis on rides in America, I thought what better place to gain inspiration than from the Giro d’Italia which is currently in week one of a three week race. One of my favourite rides is the Sella Ronda Loop which is located in the part of the Italian Alps known as the Dolomites.

This route features 4 mountains passes, with 6900ft of climbing over a distance of 40 miles. It is quite a leg-burner but is set against some of the best scenery you can imagine.

The Giro d’Italia will be cycling through this area on stage 15 (May 25th) where they will ride over one of the 4 climbs from this route, the Passo Pordoi.