Bypasses the city of Venice

Until today, it was a secret that the route bypasses the city of Venice. Riders will board three short-distance ferries to reach Chioggia.

The first ferry goes to the Lido, a long, thin island separating the Venetian lagoon from the Adriatic Sea. It is also home to the Venetian Film Festival. There are plenty of inexpensive restaurants, perfect for refuelling before moving on. The view from the ferry allows you to see the silhouette of The Floating City and its St. Mark’s Bell Tower.

The next ferry departs from Porto di Malamocco and goes to Pellestrina, an 11 km long island known for its colourful houses.

The final ferry takes you to Chioggia town, which is located at the southern end of the Venetian lagoon.

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Andy has been on the route

Andy has been on the route, checking for over a week now, and making necessary adjustments along the way.

Today, he decided to make a change to a section in Slovenia that he wasn’t satisfied with. As a result, Maribor has been removed from the route, and instead, the route now passes through Bad Radkersburg and Ptuj.

The attached photos are from today, showing the scenery in Ptuj.

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CP2 – Mantua

This ancient charm, almost untouched over time is located in Lombardy, 1305km from the starting point.

Riders will reach the CP2 guided by quiet backroads, surrounded by three lakes.

Mantua was declared one of the most beautiful cities of the Renaissance and was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.

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Impressive starter list

Dear riders,

We are thrilled to announce that the list of registered riders for the inaugural 45-SouthWest is impressive, ranging from experienced riders who have crossed countries and continents, to complete rookies! This diverse group of cyclists is what makes this adventure even more exciting.

If you want to discover Europe in a way that only a few have experienced before the registration will remain open for four more weeks.

The starting fee will increase on 1st May.

Start: June 20th with the sunrise

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