After embarking on the epic 2023 Tuscany Trail, Castelli’s Brand Manager, Steve Smith, took the time to reflect on his awe-inspiring journey through the region's breathtaking landscapes and enchanting towns. Steve will take us through his unforgettable two-day journey, riding through Tuscany's stunning scenery and charming towns. Talk about how to prepare for this gravel adventure, what clothing to wear, logistics, and more. The Tuscany Trail is the first bikepacking event, and one of the biggest in Europe. It stretches almost 500 km, with 7,000m of elevation gain, riding from the North to the South, in and out of central Italy’s coast. The route is uploaded on the GPS, and to be covered at one’s own pace, without time limit, self-sufficient because adventure is a right that must be within everyone's reach, as true adventurers of the twenty-first century.  Hope you’ll enjoy the episode!  TOPICS COVERED (00:00) Welcome (01:32) Tuscany Trail preview (03:59) Dates, logistics, equipment  (10:21) Fueling (12:06) Logistics, sleep  (15:29) What sets Tuscany Trail apart from other events (17:46) Training preparation   (22:06) Soaking in the sceneries (22:40) Group size  (23:03) People from all over the world (24:09) Bike setup  (25:35) How to dress (29:06) Celebration of cycling  (32:09) Ending  STEVE SMITH Instagram Strava TUSCANY TRAIL  Website Instagram  SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION If you want your questions to be answered on air, be sure to submit your questions by sending us a message on social media or by email to [email protected] IMPORTANT LINKS: www.castelli-cycling.com Follow us on social: Instagram Instagram Triathlon Facebook Twitter We're also on STRAVA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.