This blog is a space where I collect thoughts, transitions, and questions that sport has taught me to ask.
I don’t write to explain.
I write to understand.
Not to tell what I do, but what happens to me while I do it.
Articles are available in Italian and English.
Versione italiana disponibile all’interno degli articoli.
Inside the 59th Six Days of Bremen
( leggi in italiano -> qui ) The Six Days of Bremen is one of those events where track cycling becomes much more than just racing.In January 2026, I spent four days inside…
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Rifugio Vazzoler by MTB: The Route from Listolade to Malga Pelsa
( leggi in italiano -> qui ) Rifugio Vazzoler is one of those places in the Dolomites that seems made for reaching by bike. Or maybe not: once you look at the climb…
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What Happens When, at 27, You Decide to Become a Beginner at Something You’ve Always Dreamed of Doing?
( leggi in italiano -> qui ) It’s a question I’ve been thinking about a lot over the past few months.When I announced that I had decided to change disciplines, it was easy…
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Gluing Tubulars: One More Thing I’ve Learned to Do Myself
(leggi in italiano -> qui) There are many things about cycling that I’ve learned simply because, at some point, I had to.Not because I was a mechanic. Not because someone formally taught me.…
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One Year Later: From Myocarditis to My First UCI Race as a sprinter
(leggi in italiano -> qui) Coming back to racing, starting something new, and figuring out where I stand Tomorrow my first UCI race. One year ago I was here too, in the Czech…
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Inside a 100KM Madison: Feeding, Speed and Strategy in Track Cycling
A deep dive into the 100KM Madison at the Ballerup Super Arena — one of the most unique track cycling races, where riders even feed during the race.
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Inside The Evolution of Copenhagen’s Track Cycling Tradition
From Six-Day Tradition to Modern Track Cycling (articolo in italiano qui ) The Three Days of Copenhagen is one of those events that, from the outside, can look chaotic: short races, constant action,…
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Starting From Zero Again: One Year After Myocarditis and a New Track Sprint Project
After myocarditis, returning to racing was only the first step. One year later, I made a decision that changes the direction of my career. ( Leggi in italiano qui ) One year ago…
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How to Change Gearing on a Track Bike
Step-by-step practical guide (articolo IN ITALIANO -> leggi qui :Come cambiare il rapporto su una bici da pista – Guida pratica passo-passo) Changing the gearing on a track bike is a fundamental skill…
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Track Bike Explained: Features, Components, and Differences Compared to a Road Bike
(La bici da pista: caratteristiche, componenti e differenze con la bici da strada -> leggi qui) L’Angolo di Francesca — Episode 3 A track bike is an extremely simple machine in its structure, yet…
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