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Many on the forum will have ridden here -and similarly, Stelvio, etc.
This is a very sad and cautionary incident.
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Posted by Spencer James Conway...
A BRITISH MOTORCYCLIST WHO PLUNGED DOWN A RAVINE IN THE ITALIAN ALPS AFTER A COLLISION WITH ANOTHER BIKER HAS SADLY DIED.
"The biker was riding on a hairpin bend on the Pennes Pass on Thursday when he collided with a 43-year-old German motorcyclist. The German biker died instantly. The 65 year old Brit was airlifted to Bolzano Hospital but died of his injuries.
The road has been unfairly referred to as ‘cursed’ by the Italian press following a series of fatal accidents. The tragedy comes just two days after a Czech motorcyclist died in a collision on the same Pass.
In the best possible taste, I have ridden this road and many similar around the world and I want all bikers to be safe. I would like to offer some tips before you enjoy these iconic roads.
It is a classic Italian road trip rather than a challenging ride but be aware of the following. It is beautiful and popular so there is a lot of traffic- bikes, cars and cyclists. Be ready for that. Traffic is cutting corners all the time. The road is narrow so that adds to the problems.
There are curves and that’s why we love it,but please practice before you go on a trip. All riding decisions must be smooth and made before you arrive at the curve- right gear, right position,right speed.
There is a steep section at the top between 8-12% gradient, so commit yourself, don’t hesitate once on the go and use smooth throttle control. Never kill the accelerator on the hill or snap the brakes. Everything smooth and slow and steady.
Know your bike. Learning about a new bikes quirks on a challenging ride is not a good idea. Wear all the gear.
Plan ahead as much as possible and stay alert from kicking up your stand in the morning to putting it down at the end of the days ride.
Never get dragged into a group ride where you feel pressured to ride differently or beyond your ability. Only you know what you are comfortable with.
The obvious last one- be ready for downed bikers or bikers in trouble around every corner- and ALWAYS HELP. There is a biker code but it is dying and we must keep it alive.
Hope tips help. Peace love and respect to you all and RIP the two bikers."
This is a very sad and cautionary incident.
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A BRITISH MOTORCYCLIST WHO PLUNGED DOWN A RAVINE IN THE ITALIAN ALPS AFTER A COLLISION WITH ANOTHER BIKER HAS SADLY DIED. The biker was riding on a hairpin bend on the Pennes Pass on Thursday when...
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Posted by Spencer James Conway...
A BRITISH MOTORCYCLIST WHO PLUNGED DOWN A RAVINE IN THE ITALIAN ALPS AFTER A COLLISION WITH ANOTHER BIKER HAS SADLY DIED.
"The biker was riding on a hairpin bend on the Pennes Pass on Thursday when he collided with a 43-year-old German motorcyclist. The German biker died instantly. The 65 year old Brit was airlifted to Bolzano Hospital but died of his injuries.
The road has been unfairly referred to as ‘cursed’ by the Italian press following a series of fatal accidents. The tragedy comes just two days after a Czech motorcyclist died in a collision on the same Pass.
In the best possible taste, I have ridden this road and many similar around the world and I want all bikers to be safe. I would like to offer some tips before you enjoy these iconic roads.
It is a classic Italian road trip rather than a challenging ride but be aware of the following. It is beautiful and popular so there is a lot of traffic- bikes, cars and cyclists. Be ready for that. Traffic is cutting corners all the time. The road is narrow so that adds to the problems.
There are curves and that’s why we love it,but please practice before you go on a trip. All riding decisions must be smooth and made before you arrive at the curve- right gear, right position,right speed.
There is a steep section at the top between 8-12% gradient, so commit yourself, don’t hesitate once on the go and use smooth throttle control. Never kill the accelerator on the hill or snap the brakes. Everything smooth and slow and steady.
Know your bike. Learning about a new bikes quirks on a challenging ride is not a good idea. Wear all the gear.
Plan ahead as much as possible and stay alert from kicking up your stand in the morning to putting it down at the end of the days ride.
Never get dragged into a group ride where you feel pressured to ride differently or beyond your ability. Only you know what you are comfortable with.
The obvious last one- be ready for downed bikers or bikers in trouble around every corner- and ALWAYS HELP. There is a biker code but it is dying and we must keep it alive.
Hope tips help. Peace love and respect to you all and RIP the two bikers."
