An itinerary should be chosen based on depth, distance, difference in altitude and conditions of the day. Use this list to prepare an exit in Ticino without relying solely on a photo or title.
Start from the track, not from a generic promise
Open the description and, when available, the route track you want to follow. Check departure, arrival, distance, difference in altitude and type of bottom indicated. Not all routes that cross the same area have the same difficulty.
A title such as "Ticino" is not enough to identify a precise tour. This guide does not provide new distances or travel times: refer to the information of the specific itinerary, to be rechecked before the exit.
Choose the path for your experience
Consider how much pedals usually, the terrain on which you are comfortable and the possibility to shorten the lap. Distance and difference in altitude should be read together with the bottom and the expected conditions, not as isolated numbers.
If you pedal in a group, think about everyone's experience. Plan meeting points and alternatives before departure, instead of deciding only when someone is already in trouble.
Verification of accessibility and updated conditions
It controls any prohibitions, closures, local rules and weather conditions at the relevant sources. An online shared track does not allow the passage on any stretch and does not guarantee that it can be crossed today.
After bad weather or work the path may be different from the one described. If the conditions are unclear, choose an appropriate alternative instead of relying on outdated information.
Prepare bikes and equipment
Before leaving check the bike according to the manufacturer's instructions. Bring the equipment suitable for your route and your skills, water and what you need to orient yourself and communicate. Do not consider the phone alone a guarantee of autonomy or coverage.
For an e-bike, evaluate the tour based on the actual system and conditions: an estimate of general autonomy does not guarantee the journey of your itinerary.
Turn the tour into useful information for the next
Keep the actual track and record any changed strokes, background and conditions encountered. Distinguishing updated observations from historical information helps to better choose the next release.
If you are looking for a bike for these routes, describe them to the Doctorbike team and bring the track link. It is a more concrete starting point than a request based only on the commercial category.
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