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Great link, thanks! I'm actually looking at some routes in and around Lake Como - pretend I'm coasting in the grupetto in Il Lombardia.

Thanks, everyone. Very helpful. Having done some more digging and calculations, given the amount of time I'll actually be able to ride, I think it may be more economical and convenient to rent a bike. I've found a few good looking rental spots. Lugging a bike box around for a maximum of 3 days of riding is probably pretty daft.

Hi everyone, Going to be flying into Milan, Italy and, for obvious reasons, am looking to do some road cycling in that region. Currently trying to figure out whether it makes more sense to rent a bike box and take my own bike, or look to rent a bike locally. I have never flown with a bike before and do not own a bike box. I know there are some Scicon Aerocomfort bike bags available for rent in Cape Town. Appealing given the minimal disassembly required, but am wondering if the lack of a hard shell would place my bike at risk. Any suggestions and/or views regarding travelling abroad with a bike bag/box? Alternatively, anyone perhaps have any leads on decent bike rentals in or around Milan? I've had a Google, but a suggestion based on a good experience would be preferable. Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks in advance.

Is it is really necessary to cable tie a horizontal number board to my handlebars? I've seen photos of bikes without these from last year. Totally going to nullify the free watts from my aero skinsuit, bra and freshly shaved legs.

As a happy owner of the original Titan Skyrim, this looks like a great upgrade. #tradein?

Stolen: Scott Speedster Gravel 2020 When: 16/07/2023Where: Vredehoek, Cape Town, Western CapePanaracer tyres, Ultegra SPD-SL pedals, brown Syncros saddle. 54cm (M) frame.Get further details about the incident in the Stolen Bikes section.