Family Adventure from Como to the Alps

By Alex Stein, Shop Assistant and Bike Guide

Two families were neighbors for years in Alabama—sharing backyard barbecues, bike rides, and the kind of bond that grows strong over time. Charlie and Alex, the dads, often rode together, while their kids became fast friends. Even after one family relocated to Colorado, the connection remained strong, and they’ve made it a tradition to reunite for joint family vacations.

This summer, inspired by Charlie and Alex’s cycling passion—and a growing spark of enthusiasm from one of the teenage kids—they chose a two-wheeled holiday: a family cycling journey from Lake Como to the High Alps. With a mix of road bikes and e-bikes, and guided once again by Luca and Alberto, the group pedaled from Bellagio to Bormio, staying entirely on safe and scenic cycle paths. 

Each day brought a mix of adventure and ease: rides through beautiful landscapes, tasty food stops, playground breaks, and pump track detours that kept the youngest riders smiling. Valtellina offered access to the wine hills, the group taking paths past the grapes to get to wine tastings. On the final day, the e-bikers hopped in the van to Livigno, while Charlie, Alex, and their teenage son tackled the Foscagno Pass and Passo Eira on road bikes with Alberto leading the charge.
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They reunited in Livigno to soak in the summer energy of the alpine town. The route struck the perfect balance—challenging for the more experienced riders, yet accessible and safe enough for an 8-year-old bike lover. We hope to see them again in a few years… maybe with that 8-year-old leading the way on her first road bike!

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