Bikepacking The Sicily Divide

The Sicily Divide is a 465km long bikepacking route that makes its way from Trapani on Sicily's northern coast to Catania on the southern coast.
The route brought me through parts of the island that have been devastated by natural disasters and depopulation. By making the Sicily Divide, the creators are bringing vital tourism funds through these dying towns and villages.
I found incredible sections of gravel biking, met incredibly warm and welcoming people, and enjoyed a slice of rural Sicilian living on every day of the adventure.
Go check out their site and ride it yourself.
Route and logistics by The Sicily Divide: www.sicilydivi...
Bikepacking bags by Selle San Marco: www.sellesanma...
Written ride report: www.sellesanma...
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[@pyrkol]

Enjoy your beer, well worth it. Thank you for sharing. Quite a zen experience this video.

[@eskilfagerstrom3243]

Thanks for this, Cian! Planning to do the route in October, so this was a good overview over the route.

[@mattforrest2236]

Great film - we also rode the divide in the winter months and you’ve caught the spirit of it spot on, highs and lows, rain and shine. If you’re thinking of doing the Divide I’d highly recommend watching this 👍

[@cianwrites]

Ah cheers Matt! It's a really special place.

[@rorygirvan2452]

This is fascinating! Great insights.

[@cianwrites]

Cheers Rory!

[@robillardamy7417]

This is fantastic! We are planning to do the Sicilian Divide in October, and now I am even more stoked. I love how you focused on the rejuvenation aspect. If you're keen on hiking, The Cretian Way is trying to do the same for deserted Cretian towns, and it is a fantastic journey. Anyhoo, thanks for sharing:)

[@cianwrites]

Thanks for the very kind words! The regenerative tourism aspect is brilliant and its really making a difference. The organisers are really passionate about helping communities through cycling. The Cretian Way looks great! I've also got a write up here if you're interested. sellesanmarco.com/magazine/bikepacking-sicily-divide/

[@velovan11]

Great video of your trip. What month did you ride it in?

[@Learningtotravel]

Travel Massive sent us :)

[@eugenmalatov5470]

which time of the year did you go?

[@cianwrites]

This was in early January. Weather was fine for 95% of the trip bar one day where it rained.

[@noalbalint839]

Any mafia encounters? Ive heard that’s another thing driving people away from Sicily