CYCLING IN ITALY | EPIC CYCLING CLIMBS | TAKING ON THE DOUBLE STELVIO

Pretending we are in the Giro d'Italia and ticking off a huge bucket list cycling challenge: road cycling up on one of the most iconic mountain passes. Stelvio Pass. Not once, but twice - cycling from Bormio, down the Umbrail Pass, cycling in Switzerland (briefly) and then climbing again to the top of Stelvio.
I lose count of the number of switchbacks (or hairpins), experience what feels like a first cycling bonk and are completely blown away on this incredible cycling trip.
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[@attilapaksi718]

Did a very similar loop some years ago, thanks for bringing up the great memories of this amazing ride! And cheers for completing it! 👏

[@Pelohun]

Ahhh that’s awesome! Isn’t it incredible, felt like such a bucket list trip ☺️

[@MarkCROCKETT-pj9ev]

Doing this ride July 2025 and am absolutely buzzing for it. Great video

[@Pelohun]

Ahhhh amazing! Super excited for you, thanks for watching

[@roberttab5242]

That looks awesome

[@Pelohun]

Honestly it was so much fun, had an absolute blast.

[@Tarmaccyclocross]

I was a pretty good climber when I raced but never got the chance to ride these iconic climbs the ventoux being at the top of my list to see the Tom Simpson memorial. I’m so jealous but at the same time so impressed with your climbing go girl 🚴🏽‍♀️👍🎉

[@Pelohun]

Ahh thank you so much! Ventoux is on my list! Absolutely love a climb! Will you get out to Ventoux to do it in your own time?

[@Tarmaccyclocross]

@@Pelohun I’m too bloody old now 🤣🐐

[@Pelohun]

@@Tarmaccyclocross NEVER!!!

[@pauljones5066]

Ive been to the Tom Simpson memorial in Harworth, Notts!

[@DJPaulSticks]

Switzerland, having lived there for three years, I still miss it ❤🇨🇭

[@Pelohun]

So beautiful! Would love to do more riding there!

[@chrisstrider]

Stunning video that descent! I think I will invest in the book

[@Pelohun]

Chris the book is incredible! But it’s costing me a fortune 😆😆 the descent was unreal!

[@fucktheworld1207]

Summer, what is this Summer you talk about 🤪 here in Liverpool we had a 241% worth of rain 🌧 Epic scenery indeed, my mate did the same climb and decens you did 3-weeks ago...and Christmas, my other passion sfter cycling 🎅🏻🎄☃️ I deck my house out in Christmas lights 👌🏻

[@Pelohun]

Haha! It has been such a wash out hasn’t it. Cannot cope! Did your mate enjoy? So many Christmas trees about 😆 it aaa so cold descending, I couldn’t help but think about it 😆

[@fucktheworld1207]

@@Pelohun ,oh he loved it, a life time experience... I'll post a link on here of the outside of my house last December ☃️🎄🎅🏻

[@fucktheworld1207]

@@Pelohun kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIOYd5igjs-Mpc0 ... MERRY CRIMBO 😉🤪☃️🎄🎅🏻

[@darrin2382]

Great video!!

[@Pelohun]

Thanks so much 💜

[@DJAguitars]

I'd never been to the Alps or Dolomites until a few days ago as part of a road trip from the UK. I couldn't believe how many cyclists were powering up Stelvio and other mountain roads! Fair play, one hell of a climb.

[@Pelohun]

Unbelievable isn’t it. Belter of a climb ⛰️🏔️ hope you had a brilliant time. What an experience ✨

[@mikeypaul9888]

holy moly what a sight, indeed great show, thanks.

[@Pelohun]

Incredible scenery isn’t it! Thanks so much for watching!

[@Stelvioman_2758]

After the double there is the triple💪💪 Great effort and see you in May😉

[@Pelohun]

Hahah thank you! Can’t wait!

[@kenwynn3871]

Stelvio is immense, did it from Prato for my birthday last August, it was amazing, was a cycle touring so had panniers. Equally amazing was next day on Passo dello Spulga 31km with 51 hairpins. Stunning to link the two as there's a wonderful new continuous cycle route from Bormio to the head of Lake Como, wonderful route 😊

[@Pelohun]

Isn’t it just incredible!! So impressed you cycle toured it with panniers!

[@kenwynn3871]

@Pelohun I think it's good no matter how you do it. Although it was August so >30⁰C and next day on Spluga was 40 🥵 so glad of all the water taps!

[@kenwynn3871]

How was the climb from Bormio? I have friends planning it this year, but from my descent I didn't feel the one way tunnels would work or feel safe when climbing, do the stop lights last long enough for cyclists?

[@mariconor242]

Well done, its definitely a bucket list climb 👌

[@Pelohun]

Thank you so much! And thanks for watching, it was such an amazing opportunity! Have you done it?

[@mariconor242]

@@Pelohun Not yet, I do bikepacking every year and tend to hit the col's when they are on my route. The climbing is tough when the bikes weigh 20kg+ (with bags and all) but conversely the descents are epic, the extra weight adds to stability (as long as you use aero bags & not panniers). Your climbing is excellent, great position on the bike.

[@edwin_slager]

Awesome ride, well done the both of you

[@Pelohun]

Ahh thank you so much, it was so beautiful. Thanks for watching!

[@edwin_slager]

@@Pelohun It’s a pleasure to watch your videos

[@cyclnvancouver8060]

that looked incredible

[@Pelohun]

It was absolutely unreal - bucket list!!

[@richardbrighton3381]

Heading to Bormio in July - not sure if I will do the double Stelvio loop yet....all depends on fitness! Great effort from you guys though!

[@Pelohun]

Ahhh you will LOVE it. Good luck, go for it!

[@bikeanddogtripsvirtualcycling]

the stelvio contains 4 of my favourite climbs (prato, umbrailpass, Alto Adige and bormio). I think the bormio climb is the easiest of the 4. I think you would enjoy the Grossglockner route in Austria, from Dollach and passing Edelweiss

[@Pelohun]

Oooh those are definitely on my list!

[@paullake4406]

Hi , great real people coverage of the Stelvio.👍I’m heading there for the first week in July, and hoping to do the very same route. Could I ask when did you go and how bad was the traffic? Thanks, Paul

[@Pelohun]

Ahh it was brilliant - we were end of July. Traffic wasn’t bad at all, few motorbikes, but that was it!

[@trudybeatson3263]

Hi there loved your videos. We are about to leave to do the Stelvio and want to do it the same way as you have but I can't seem to find the link to your route.

[@firstnamelastname9013]

👏👏👍👍

[@avrampopa3606]

Nice ride,it worth a try Transfagarasan way from Romania, similar with Stelvio but nicer.

[@Pelohun]

Thanks so much! Will check that out!

[@smf1384]

17 years, how is that possible? good vid

[@Pelohun]

Haha find a man who makes you laugh and don’t let him go. 😂

[@logohigh1]

cripes , going up once on the trainer ( your last ascent way ) was exhausting enough . ( 57 years )

[@Pelohun]

Well done! It’s no easy feat on the trainer! The views helped me so much, so I’d say the trainer is harder!

[@logohigh1]

apart from the altitude etc haha @@Pelohun