[~Stuart~]

Im going to be spending most of my summer in milan.


and was wondering what riding in milan is like (i really want to take a bike, but i dont want to get killed riding there). also if there is any friendly italians who wouldn't mind showing me around (safe bike routes, nogo places, you know the usual)


sadly when it comes to italian, i speak it like the typical american tourist (just yell in english :P), but im willing to give it a go :D



thanks
Stuart

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[Johnny_Monkey]

I'm not Italian but I live here. Milan is flat and bug ridden. Most of the serious cyclists put the bike in the back of their cars and drive to the lakes and/or mountains. I have heard that some groups meet in Monza on weekend mornings.

I can show you a safe bike route - I'm pretty sure you could probably ride it to lake Maggiore if you were keen.

More rides here (including some in English): http://www.turbolento.net

Do you know where you'll be staying in Milan? You might also be able to buy a reasonable second-hand bike here.

You can PM me if you want any more specific info.