MARCA BIANCA – LE RIVE K90
“The perfect mix of pure adventure, dust and steep climbs”
Distance: 90 km
Elevation Gain: 1,600 m+
Required Attitude: A healthy dose of fearless determination
With dozens of brutally steep climbs to conquer, the LE RIVE K90 route is the kind of course that makes you look at the Prosecco Hills from a completely different perspective—as something most people would wisely avoid.
But you’re not most people, are you?
A relentless combination of savage climbs and gravel sections will keep you dancing through dust, loose stones, and the growing suspicion that your bike has started to hate you.
This isn’t just a bike ride—it’s a true test of both physical endurance and mental toughness.
The day after, you’ll probably wake up on your physiotherapist’s treatment table thinking, “That was absolutely worth it!”
The dust you’ll breathe will make the Sahara Desert seem like a walk in the park. And those walls? Well… those walls are simply your destiny.
Good luck.
Technical Route Analysis
Road Types
Trail / Gravel (32.9 km)
The backbone of the course. This is where you’ll get dirty, bounce around, and experience the true spirit of gravel riding. Prepare your arms, your tyres, and your patience—it’ll be fun, but it won’t forgive mistakes.
Singletrack (3.0 km)
The mysterious, guided section. Technical riding, adrenaline, and total concentration are essential if you don’t want to be caught off guard.
Secondary Roads (24.5 km)
Quiet, scenic roads that offer the perfect opportunity to catch your breath and chat with your fellow adventurers. Special guests along the way: local tractors and free-range chickens.
Paved Roads (28.2 km)
A welcome stretch of smooth riding. Perfect for pushing a bigger gear and making up time—or losing it while admiring the breathtaking scenery.
Cycle Path (1.96 km)
Your Zen moment. A short break to recover, swallow an energy gel, and reflect on the life choices that brought you here.
Surface Breakdown
Unpaved (29.8 km)
Loose gravel, dust, and endless vibrations. This is where the true gravel soul of the event comes alive.
Hard-Packed Gravel (3.38 km)
The “premium” gravel. Smooth enough to make you feel like a pro… at least until the next brutally steep climb appears.
Cobblestones (29.7 km)
Classic charm and timeless elegance. A chance to give your back a break while enjoying picturesque villages with fewer bumps.
Asphalt (27.5 km)
Your safe haven. Sit in the draft, refuel, recover—but never let your guard down.
In Conclusion
The LE RIVE K90 route is a first-class journey through an incredible variety of terrain—from wild gravel roads winding through the hills to peaceful paved roads across the valley floor.
It has been designed to challenge every aspect of your preparation: your legs, your heart, and your ability to adapt to constantly changing conditions.
Bring your biggest smile, plenty of energy, and get ready.
By the time you reach the final pasta party, you’ll have more than a few epic stories to tell.
MARCA BIANCA – LA GLERA K56
“The “Beginner-Friendly” Route That Isn’t Quite So Beginner-Friendly”
Distance: 56 km
Elevation Gain: 300 m+
Required Attitude: The ability to pretend it’s just a relaxing ride.
Here’s the “easy” route—the one where the biggest climb you’ll face is more psychological than physical.
With its 56 km and just 300 metres of elevation gain, LA GLERA K56 looks, on paper, like a pleasant countryside ride. But don’t let that fool you. The amount of gravel is more than enough to test the wrists—and the patience—of even the most experienced cyclists.
Sure, you won’t experience the existential crisis of those tackling Le Rive, but dealing with the dust is still serious business. It’s not exactly a highway, but at least your chances of ending up on the “missing cyclists in the woods” list are fairly slim.
No one will build a statue in your honour or call you a hero, but you’ll have the perfect excuse for reaching the refreshment stop before everyone else and claiming the best spot next to the Prosecco bottles.
Technical Route Analysis
Road Types
Trail (25.3 km)
Almost half of the route is pure gravel. This is where you’ll realise those “only 300 metres of climbing” were just a clever trick to convince you to sign up.
Paved Roads (17.7 km)
The section where you can finally pick up some speed and remember what it’s like to ride without worrying about your teeth rattling loose from the vibrations.
Secondary Roads (11.2 km)
Peaceful country lanes, beautiful scenery, and the constant possibility of being chased by a farm dog that’s faster than your cadence.
Singletrack (2.02 km)
Two kilometres of technical riding where you’ll have to pretend you know exactly what you’re doing with the handlebars.
Cycle Path (340 m)
A whole 340 metres. Just enough time to blow your nose, glance at your Garmin, and discover you still have another 40 kilometres to go.
Surface Breakdown
Unpaved (23.0 km)
Real gravel, dust, and complimentary vibrations. The perfect exfoliating treatment… for your lungs.
Asphalt (15.2 km)
Your comfort zone. Take the opportunity to eat an energy gel, have a drink of water, and silently thank whoever invented modern bicycle tyres.
Cobblestones (12.9 km)
Charm and elegance through picturesque villages. A bumpy but classy section, perfect for that souvenir photo.
Hard-Packed Gravel (5.19 km)
Fast-rolling terrain that will make you feel like a professional rider at the Tour of Flanders… at least until reality catches up.
Unknown Surface (251 m)
Two hundred and fifty-one metres of complete mystery. Mud, tall grass, or perhaps a space-time portal—you’ll only find out by riding through it.
Final Thoughts (Medal-Worthy)
If you’re getting ready to take on LA GLERA K56, prepare yourself for an ongoing internal conversation between two very different thoughts:
“How did I end up here?” and “Why am I not lying on a beach with a cold drink?”
Choose this route if you thought 56 kilometres would be “a walk in the park” (spoiler alert: they won’t be!), but you also have the good sense to want your legs still working when you get home.
Bring your biggest smile, plenty of energy, and get ready to tell some great stories at the finish line.
After all, your medal—and your well-earned glass of Prosecco—counts just as much as everyone else’s.
