The Col de Sommeiller/Colle del Sommeiller - a rideable track on the Italian side, more hike&bike on the French side.
Descent from the Colle del Sommeiller into Italy
Cycleway from Venice (docks/Piazzale Roma only) to the mainland
Ramps have been added to some bridges over the canals by the Riva in Venice. Some are temporary structures made of scaffolding poles, but this one in front of the Danieli hotel has a permanent feel.
Lots of cycle parking at the Co-op, Livigno
[Image taken 3.6.22] Terminus of the rail line at Fiumicino airport, Rome. The 0921 departure from Roma Trastevere to Fiumicino Aeroporto. Not only does this train carry cycles but you can recharge them if they are e-bikes too. The person
Full-width barriers on an otherwise useful route to Aosta rail and bus stations
Full-width barriers on an otherwise useful route to Aosta rail and bus stations
Mystery sign at Torino Porta Nuova station
Sign at Ferrara station - I don't know whether this is general cycle access or specifically to cycle parking.
Cycle route from Ferrara station to the city centre
Shared-use route south from Ferrara station
Cycle parking at Ferrara station
Cycle crossing to Ferrara station
Light-controlled crossing on the cycleway to Ferrara station
Start of cycleway through the intersection and to the station
Cycleway and cycle parking, Ferrara
Cyclists should dismount here because the restaurants have occupied most of the footway.
No Cycling sign on the main carriageway - cyclists should use the service/parking lane.
Cycle parking at a bank, Ferrara
Temporary closure for deliveries by Ferrara cathedral - I think the cyclist may actually find it hard to get past.
Schools rush hour in the traffic-free centre of Ferrara
Schools rush hour in the traffic-free centre of Ferrara (by the cathedral)
Schools rush hour in the traffic-free centre of Ferrara
Lots of bikes for guests at this hotel, Ferrara
Cycle parking in a historic porchway, Ferrara
Cycle parking beneath an elevated Renaissance passageway, Ferrara
Heavy rail with bikes attached in Ferrara
Cycle parking at the National Social Security Institute, Ferrara
The cycle/pedestrian route from Ferrara station to the city centre on the north side of the main road comes to a sudden halt at this intersection - there's a usable route on the south side.
Poor overflow parking at Ferrara station
Bike parking at Ferrara station - university towns in northern Italy have very strong cycling cultures.
Outside Ferrara station - a map showing walking routes, with times and distances, in Italian and English.
Awful hanging arrangement for bikes on a local train from Ravenna to Ferrara
Bikes for hotel guests hidden under the fire escape
Sign for a cycle route from Ravenna to Venice
More cycle parking needed in central Ravenna
Bikes on kickstands, Ravenna
Shared-use footway leading to cycle crossing in front of the cathedral, Ravenna
Velospot bike sharing point, Ravenna, and a parked bike that's nothing to do with it.
Pedestrian zone, walk your bike past the north side of the cathedral, Ravenna
Cycle parking by the cathedral, Ravenna
Painted footway and contraflow cycle lane, Ravenna
Modal filter and cycle parking, Ravenna
Cycling and cycle parking in the traffic-free centre of Ravenna
Cycling and cycle parking in the traffic-free centre of Ravenna
Bikes on kickstands in the Piazza del Popolo, Ravenna - it's like being in northern Europe
Cycle parking at a school, Ravenna, and painted footway on a one-way street
Diversion of contraflow cycle lane, Ravenna - and more cycle parking needed
Lots of cycle parking at a school, Ravenna - and spaces for scooters, not used at all, unlike in southern Italy
Cycle parking at a school, Ravenna
Cycle parking and traffic-free street, Ravenna
Cycle parking across the road from Ravenna station
Lots of bikes across the road from Ravenna station - more parking stands needed
Ravenna's Velostazione (Bike Station)
Covered cycle parking at Ravenna's Velostazione (Bike Station)
Ravenna's Velostazione (Bike Station)
Cycle parking at Ravenna station with sign to bike tools
Poor cycle stands at Ravenna station, but they're under cover.
More cycle parking needed at Ravenna station
More cycle parking needed by the underpass to Ravenna station
Cycle parking by the harbour (a redevelopment area with lots of scope for cycling and shared space), Ravenna
Cycle parking by the underpass to Ravenna station
Shared-use route to the east of Ravenna station, with lots more space available by the harbour.
Cyclist on the shared-use route to the east of Ravenna station - No Cycling on the crossing, apparently.
Poor connection from the shared-use route to the harbourside, Ravenna
Shared-use route north from Ravenna station
Zebra crossing on the cycle route to the east of Ravenna station
Southern access to Monopoli station - lots of unused space for cycle parking
Cycle parking and pedestrianisation on the edge of the old town of Monopoli
Fasano station - a useful rail-bus interchange, with lots of unused space for cycle parking
Warning of cycle tourism itinerary south of Monopoli
Cut-off section of road that's still useful for eastbound cyclists
Signs for cycle tourism itinerary south of Monopoli
Warning of cycle tourism itinerary south of Monopoli
Token cycle provision in Savelletri
No way to carry on by the harbour here
Plenty of space by the harbour of Savelletri
End of a cycle itinerary parallel to the coastal road south of Monopoli - turn left for a quieter road.
Start of gravel section of a cycle itinerary parallel to the coastal road south of Monopoli
Shared-use sign on a grassy section of a cycle itinerary parallel to the coastal road south of Monopoli
Start of grassy section of a cycle itinerary parallel to the coastal road south of Monopoli
Cycle parking at the archeological museum of Egnazia
Sign to the archeological site of Egnazia on a cycle itinerary south of Monopoli
km1 of a cycle itinerary south of Monopoli (approximate location)
30km/h limit on a cycle itinerary south of Monopoli
Warning to drivers about to cross a cycle itinerary south of Monopoli
The road through the middle of the main square in Monopoli has been closed to motor vehicles, and there's a bike-sharing station.
Cycling in the pedestrian area on the pier, Monopoli
No Cycling on the sea wall, Monopoli
No Cycling through this arch to the harbour, Monopoli
No Cycling beyond this point by the harbour, Monopoli
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