Cycling solo to Rome: Philine’s ride through 10 countries
With five weeks off and her Cross Lite fully packed, Santos Rider Philine set off from Utrecht to explore the long road south. What followed was a solo adventure up and over the Alps, straight into the heart of Italy. She had support at the edges of the trip: her father joined her on his Cross Lite for the first days on the road. Her brother came to pick her up in Rome. In between, she faced rain, long climbs and quiet days, but also enjoyed open cafés, warm visits and scenic landscapes.
In this personal account, she shares her experience from the first kilometres to her arrival at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City.
Santos Cross Lite
3 day trip - 250 km
