What is the Bikepacking
Simply put, bikepacking is the synthesis of mountain biking and minimalist camping; it evokes the freedom of multi-day backcountry hiking, with the range and thrill of riding a mountain bike. It’s about forging places less travelled, both near and afar, via singletrack trails, gravel, and abandoned dirt roads, carrying only essential gear. Ride, eat, sleep, repeat, enjoy! (thanks to bikepacking.com)
I think you can also define bikepacking like the evolution of Cicloturismo. You need a bike, better if is a mtb or a gravel bike, because the trails are a mix of gravel and offroad. You need a bikepacking bags (like the photo). You need a trail to follow, an idea, a dream !
Is not how many km you ride for day, but the idea to start for a dream travel...that can go on for 1 day or for the life !
PLEASE IF YOU WANT DEEPEN THE KNOWLEDGE VISIT WWW.BIKEPACKING.COM
How to do...
I think there is not a real "magic potion", because there are different genres of bikepacking approach.
1)Ultralight Race: the trail is on a gravel surface or light offroad, you can use gravel bike with 45mm wide tires or a front mtb. You need rolling speed and your focus is speed and light bags. Probably you'll sleep in a bivibag, you will not change your clothes and only you need is a goretex jacket and food !
2)Multiday Mountain Trail, the trail is on real mountain offroad surface. You can choose a Mtb front or full suspension, in some occasions you can use also bike with 3' wide tires. Probably you'll take with you different kind of clothes, tends, and some camping kit.
3)Expedition: probably the main essence of bikepacking, the dream trail....for this reason the equipment It's very difficult to define.
How is Italy Divide trail ?
The Italy Divide follows fast rolling gravel roads (Francigena/Eurovelo7) with quite technical mtb trails (Lessinia/Monte Baldo) in between to explore the wild and remote parts of Italy with a plenty mix of history along the trail.
You will cross Rome, Strade Bianche in Tuscany, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Mantova, Verona. Take your time for enjoy the most beautiful country in the world, eat the best food and wine.
1) Best bike ride ? I think a mix between gravel and front mtb, with fast rolling tires (UP to 45mm). At least 2 bottle cages, and a goretex jacket for the Alps. Camping kitchen kit ?....nooooo wherever you can find a good place to eat ;)) Up to you the bivibag or tends, however you can find nice accomodation in B&B
2) How much time to finish it ?
Depend from 3 to 5 days, please note is a real unsupported adventure...enjoy it
3)Trackers is mandatory for your safety.
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How to plan your Italy Divide 2026
ID 2026 is, among the other things, the opportunity of meeting and sharing. In order that everything runs smooth, READ carefully the text TO THE END.
DINNER AND ACCOMMODATION :
The ID2026 departure will take place in Camping Internazionale di Castel Fusano (Roma) where you can find an accommodation at subsidized costs at the
Contact person: Luisella
Via Litoranea, 132, 00122 Lido di Ostia RM
Phone +39 06 562 3304
There are three types of accommodation: (price as soon as possible ;;;))))
1. Tent: €.... per night per person (+ tent + tourist tax), including showers.
2. Bungalow: (only in multiple accommodation for 4 and 5 persons) €..... per person including tourist tax and breakfast.
3. Hotel (double rooms and twin rooms only) €... per room including tourist tax and breakfast. Right now, 15 rooms are still available. At the time of booking you must specify "Italy Divide 2026": this will facilitate the booking process and avoid difficulties due to the foreign language.
Please consider both the limited availability of places and the "multiple" accommodation.
TRANSFERS:
How to get to Camping CastelFusano
FROM TERMINI STATION (ROMA CENTRO):
Metro B up to Magliana -> Metro Roma-Lido up to the terminus Colombo - > bus 061 ( all year round except Sundays and holidays) , 07,070 and 062 ( only during the summer season) and Shuttle 2 until 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, until midnight on other days
FROM FIUMICINO AIRPORT:
From Leonardo da Vinci Airport exit National Flights ,Cotral bus to Ostia Centro - From Ostia centro to the Campsite Bus 061 or 062 (only during the summer months) and Shuttle n 2 at night
FROM CIAMPINO AIRPORT:
Cotral bus to metro station line A Anagnina - metro to Termini - metro B to Magliana - metro Roma Lido to Colombo then bus 061 (all year except Sundays and holidays) or 07 and 070 only in summer months and Shuttle 2 nightly
BY CAR FROM THE NORTH (VIA DEL MARE):
From the Grande Raccordo Anulare, exit 28 Via del Mare to Ostia, then drive along the seafront in a southerly direction , after the Venezia bathing establishment turn left and immediately after turn right onto Via Litoranea.
BY CAR FROM THE SOUTH (VIA CRISTOFORO COLOMBO) :
From the Grande Raccordo Anulare exit 27 Cristoforo Colombo to the sea then left in the direction of Torvaianica, after the Venezia bathing establishment turn left then immediately right take Via Litoranea.
AUTOBUS 061:
During the winter period, except Sundays and holidays, Urban Line 061 runs along the Litoranea, with 12 daily trips joining Piazzale della Stazione del Lido (Metro Ostia Centro) with Viale Po in Torvajanica, just beyond Il Villaggio Tognazzi - Campo Ascolano and back. Travel time is about 20 minutes.
For schedule information see: www.atac.roma.it
Bus schedule from Colombo Metro Station to the Campground:
06.36 - 07.05 - 08.35 - 10.05 - 11.35 - 13.05 - 14.35 - 16.05 - 17.35 - 18.15 - 19.05 - 20.35
Bus schedule from the Campground to Colombo Metro Station:
07.05 - 07.38 - 09.08 - 10.38 - 12.08 - 13.38 - 15.08 - 16.38 - 18.08 - 18.50 - 19.38 - 21.08
*Schedules are subject to change
BUS 062:
Route 062 connects the Ostia Tourist Port to Castelporziano passing through the center of Ostia, from the Lido Centro and Colombo stations of the Roma-Lido railway and along the waterfront. The line operates daily.
MAY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 15.
Bus schedule from the Campsite to Colombo Metro station and to Ostia:
07.30 - 07.52 - 08.15 - 08.37 - 09.00 - 09.22 - 09.45 - 10.07 - 10.30 - 10.52 - 11.15 - 11.37 - 12.00 - 12.22 - 12.45 - 13.07 - 13.30 - 13.52 - 14.15 - 14.37 - 15. 00 - 15.22 - 15.45 - 16.07 - 16.30 - 16.58 - 17.15 - 17.37 - 18.00 - 18.22 - 18.45 - 19.07 - 19.30 - 19.52 - 20.15 - 20.37 - 21.00 - 21.22 - 21.45 - 22.15 - 22.45
FROM OSTIA TO CAMPSITE:
06.45 - 07.07 07.30 07.52 08.15 08
OSTIA TO CAMPSITE:
06.45 - 07.07 07.30 07.52 08.15 08.37 09.00 09.22 09.45 10.07 10.30 10.52 11.15 11.37 12.00 12.22 12.45 13.07 13.30 13.52
14.15 - 14.37 15.00 15.22 15.45 16.07 16.30 16.52 17.15 17.37 18.00 18.22 18.45 19.07 19.30 19.52
20.15 20.37 21.00 21.30 22.00
*Schedules are subject to change
07 AND 070 BUSES:
Route 07 connects Colombo station of the Roma-Lido railway to Torvaianica with stops on Via Litoranea near private and municipal bathing establishments.
From Colombo Metro Station to the Campground and back they run about every 10 to 15 minutes from 7:30 am to 9 pm. The line runs until Saturdays and holidays.
MAY THROUGH SEPTEMBER.
NIGHT SHUTTLE FROM LIDO CENTER/METRO COLOMBO TO THE CAMPSITE AND BACK
TO THE CAMPSITE
Sunday through Thursday
21.10 21.40 22.40 23.40 0.40
Friday and Saturday
20.40 21.50 22.50 23.50 0.50 1.50 2.50
FROM CAMPING
Sunday through Thursday
20.40 21.40 22.40 23.40 0.40
Friday and Saturday
21.20 22.20 23.20 0.20 1.20 2.20 3.30
ROMA LIDO METRO:
This is the metro line that connects Ostia to Rome, joining three stops on Line B, Piramide (the terminus), Basilica San Paolo, and EUR Magliana.
The service starts at 05:18 in the morning and ends at 23:30; during peak hours it has an hourly frequency of twelve runs.
On the lead car it is possible to carry a bicycle every day at scheduled times, Saturdays and Sundays always.
The terminus is Cristoforo Colombo Station where you can board the bus to get to Capocotta, although some bus lines can be “boarded” as early as Lido Centro, Stella Polare, Castelfusano Stations.
COST OF TICKETS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS
B.I.T. - Integrated Time Ticket - €1.50
Valid for 100 minutes
B.I.G. - Integrated Daily Ticket - 7.00 €.
The daily ticket is valid for 24 hours.
B.T.I. - Integrated Tourist Ticket - 16.50 €.
Valid 3 days from the date indicated by the customer
C.I.S. - Weekly Integrated Card - 24.00 €.
Valid 7 days from the date indicated by the customer
FROM FIUMICINO AIRPORT:
Fiumicino can be reached by the Lazio Cotral lines (info: 800.150008 or 06.57031).
Fiumicino Airport (Terminal 2) - Lido di Ostia (P.zza della Stazione)
Departures:
Weekdays : 6.30, 7.30, 8.05, 9.10, 10.10, 11.10, 12.20, 13.20,14.05, 14.40, 15.10, 15.40, 16.10, 16.45, 17.50, 18.55, 19.50, 20.15, 20.50, 21.20, 21.50, 22.30, 23.30
Holiday : 7.30 a.m., 9.10 a.m., 10.10 a.m., 11.10 a.m., 12.10 a.m., 1.20 p.m., 2.05 p.m., 2.40 p.m., 3.10 p.m., 3.50 p.m., 4.10 p.m., 4.
One-way ticket: €1.50 (on board €7.00)
Schedules and prices are subject to change; for more information and updates see the
MORE INFO.
FROM CIAMPINO AIRPORT:
Ciampino Airport - Anagnina Station (Gate 02 departures Cotral lines).
WEEKDAY TIMETABLES: 6,10 D - 6,40 L - 7,20 L - 8,00 L - 8,40 L - 9,20L - 10,00 D - 10,40 L - 11,20 D - 12,00 L - 12,40 D - 13,20 L - 14,00 L - 14,40 D - 15,20 L - 16,00 L - 16,40 D* - 17,20 L - 18,00 L - 18,40 D - 19,20 L - 20,00 L - 20,40 L - 21,20 L - 22,40 L
HOLIDAY SCHEDULES: 6.40L- 7.20L- 8.00L- 8.40L- 9.20D- 10.00L- 10.40D- 11.20D- 12.00L- 12.40D- 13.20D- 14.00D- 14.40L- 15.20D- 16.00L- 16.40D- 17.20L- 18.00D- 18.40L- 19.00D - 20.00L- 20.30D- 21.20L- 22.40L
Anagnina Station (Gate 01 departures Cotral lines) - Ciampino Airport
FERIAL HOURS: 6.30 L - 7.20 D -7.40- 8.00 D - 8.40 D - 9.20 L - 10.00 L - 10.40 L - 11.20 D - 12.00 D - 12.40 L - 13.20 L - 14.00 L - 14.40 L - 15.20 L - 16.00 D - 16.40 L - 17.20 L - 18.00 L - 18.40 L - 19.20 L - 20.00 L - 20.40 L- 21.00 D - 22.00 D - 23.10 D
HOLIDAY SCHEDULES: 7.20 L -8.00L- 8.40D-9.20L-10.00D-10.40L- 11.20D- 12.00L- 12.40L- 13.20L- 14.00D- 14.40L- 15.20L- 16.00L- 16.40D- 17.20L- 18.00L- 18.40L-19.20D- 20.00L- 20.40L- 21.00D- 22.00D- 23.10D
The travel time is about 20 minutes.
From the Anagnina station it is possible to use the Metro A. The cost is Euro 1.50 per passenger per single ride.