Passo Pordoi (Arabba) - Cycling Inspiration & Education
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ต.ค. 2024
- Nestled between the Gruppo del Sella and the Queen of the Dolomites, the 3,343 metre high Marmolada, the Passo Pordoi links the Val Cordevole in the east with the Val di Fassa to the west. Although relatively short at just 9.4km dig a little deeper and you’ll quickly realise that the Pordoi has an enviably rich cycling heritage. First used in the 1940 Giro d’Italia it’s witnessed more race action than many of its peers put together, with monuments at the top dedicated to great Italian champions Fausto Coppi and Gilberto Simoni reminding you of its history.
What’s nice about the Pordoi is that it allows you to enjoy the journey, with a constant gradient hovering from 6-8% and never tipping beyond double figures, a rarity in itself in the Dolomites. Settle down and find your rhythm as you climb beyond the trees and towards its summit at 2,239m elevation. But the story doesn’t end there, oh no, with 33 marked hairpins in less than 10km this gives the ascent from Arabba one of the best ‘bend to length’ ratios in the business with a whopping 3.5 turns per kilometre. Now if that’s not a good excuse to ride it I don’t know what is!
Start: Arabba
Length: 9.4km
Summit: 2,239m
Elevation gain: 638m
Average gradient: 6.8%
Max gradient: 9.7%
Climb ridden in September
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This man has the best job in the world. Wonderful climb and video!
Ha, die Jesse. Ja, he. Ook aan het wegdromen bij de fimpjes?
My respects.
Magic mountain full of beauty and a bike: everything perfect!
That pass is like surfing on asphalt. Always ride that pass, up and down, whenever I get the chance. Great video.
Glad to see one the famous Italian climbs. Keep it up.
Beautiful mountain once again
I've been enjoying some of your Dolomite videos this evening and boy do I miss those mountains. They're the most amazing places and there's no better way to experience them than on a bike. Thanks for the wonderful footage.
+Adi Gaskell You're welcome Adi! :-)
Stunning landscapes. You definitely made me very jealous tonight...
Super Tranquilo !!! muy bien muchacho !!
excellent video once again
+Lee Harbord Thanks for your appreciation Lee, really means a lot to us. Ride safe. Mike
You've almost brought a tear to my eye, we've ridden this climb so many times. Grant and I have done several great trips to Arabba, it's one of our favourite places, lots of good memories.
+Emma Tang Beautiful Emma, so, so happy to hear it brought back good memories for you. I hope there are plenty more to come in the future too! Ride safe, Mike
Today is a Col Collective day! Yeh!!Another epic masterpiece. Thanks!"Bend to length ratio"I love that! Good work.
wow so beautiful
briliant as always, keep them coming
Love your videos Mike! Very inspirational. Can't wait to get back to the Italian Alps.
I absolutely love these videos. The photography, music and whole production is simply stunning. Not to mention that Mark is one of the luckiest guys around - and the fittest. C'est magnifique et fantastico!!!!
super work as usual. my heart beat strong for you guys
+Massimiliano Volpi Thanks so much for your support! Mike
Mike these videos are amazing!!! Great explanations, excellent texting at the foot of the page and most of all stunning pictures!!! Thank you so much!!!
Arabba es hermosa. Un paraíso para el ciclista que aspira a la reflexión y a la tranquilidad. Saludos desde el corrupto país llamado México.
Again a magnificent video.
+Wielersport Forum Super happy you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! Mike
how on earth can anyone dislike this video?
The Col Collective is the best thing to happen to cycling since the quick release. You guys are the tops!
+Stefan Cooper Hee-hee, thanks for making us smile today Stefan! :-)
great video as always
Uff.. Beautiful video as always. Great work Mike. Keep it up and ride safe!
More Cotty brilliance. And you look like you're going at a great pace
Pffff, a well put together and beautiful video once again! Very inspiring, keep up the good work guys!
Just found this site after doing a Sufferfest - great videos! Fantastic inspiration for a wet winters day in the UK
+Anthony Godwin Welcome Anthony. Great to have you on board of the ride. Hope we can cheer those wintry days up a bit for you!
Great video,love to watch on my trainer :)
Beautiful video... Amazing work! thanks for the job.
good job fella
Keep up the good work guys! I was waiting for a long time this climb. I will ride it next year on Maratona event.
+calinutzzz Sorry it took a while to get the video online for you. Good luck in the Maratona!
+The Col Collective Thank you very much! You do not have to be sorry! You are doing a great job and you inspire all of us.
+calinutzzz We've got some beautiful videos from the Dolomites coming soon! Watch this space :-)
Bring on Sunday!!
Super ride, super music and super work on the video @The col Collective brilliant as always...keep the great work up. Mike well I am not sure what is not "Super Tranquilo" for you :) .... super out of the saddle work there....Cheers and keep 'em coming.
+Rahul Kotabage Zoncolan wasn't 'super tranquillo' that's for sure! ;-)
I wish I would cycle like him
Lovely, just lovely. Getting the impression that it's a good first climb for those who've never tried their luck with a mountain?
+gr0bbelaar If you're in the area then it'd be a good climb to start with although it can be busy and if you do fancy a few more climbs then the Dolomites could be quite hard going for someone new to the mountains. Climbs can be changeable in gradient and steep (well into double figure gradients) which means they can be harder to master and get into a good rhythm on. Don't let that put you off though, you've got to start somewhere! Take your time, make sure you have a low enough gear, enjoy the day and go ride! That 's what I say :-)
Ohhhh new bike!! Looking fresh! I jumped ship from Cannondale and bit on the new 2016 Giant TCR Advanced SL 2.... the bike is definitely better than I am, but I'm enjoying it :) I have the option to stick with the Mid-Compact it came with or move to a Compact, not sure what I want to do!!! I came from a compact and am scared I will miss it!
+drewmorgan Give the mid compact a go, I reckon moving forward that ratio really will be winner for all terrains.
The Col Collective That makes me feel a lot better about sticking with the mid-compact.. thanks!!
Good luck and good legs Drew!
Well ... if the mid compact is too high at the bottom end, a larger cassette is always an option.
Mike,
Can you please post all of your rides on Strava so we can use your routes?
Thanks,
Dave
Great video, love the drone shots. Do you really stand as much as this video suggests?
+ybratley Guilty as charged. I stand a lot when climbing :-)
Another wonderful production! The Pordoi is on my todo list.
What time of year did you film this climb? I can't be over there to do the Maratona or other events in mid summer but will be planning a trip for 3 weeks to ride in the Dolomites. What would be the best time of year to do this to avoid high traffic times and get the best possible weather and open roads? I was Thinking late May - early June or through the middle of September. Any tips would be appreciated. I'm coming from Canada so I want to make the most of the trip and do as many climbs as I can. Thanks Mike... appreciate your work.
+Jonathan Goldman Hi Jonathan, we rode this at the start of September. Conditions are always changeable day to day in the mountains so it's hard to accurately predict. Late May/early June and mid September are good times. It may not be as hot as in the peak of summer but the traffic will be a lot lighter. July and especially August is very busy throughout the Dolomites. Personally I'd like to get out there right at the start of the season so that you can ride it with snow banks at the side of the road still. On a blue sky day it'll blow your mind! Ride safe and enjoy! Mike
Thank you for another excellent video, Mike. What was the temperature during this climb?
+Phaidrus It was around 15 degrees C at the bottom and 10 degrees C at the top. Wish it was blue sky, the landscape is so dramatic on a clear day. Have to go back! :-)
Have been waiting for more Dolomites action, brilliant climb and video. When was this filmed?
Hi Matthew, this was filmed at the start of September last year. Making the most of the late season :-)
What about featuring the Angliru ? It would be nice to see a climb wich isn't in Italy or France
+fel1918 Angliru is on our list, we'd love to bring that climb to life. It's a bit of a tough one to get to but I'm not likely to sleep until it's done! ;-)
+The Col Collective I'm looking forward to it ! Great video by the way
Lungo ma abbastanza facile.
What saddle bag do you use?
It has "Lezyne" written all over it in big letters.
As always, very nicely done! It really makes me feel like booking my next vacation right in the Alps.
One question: I just watched your "Les Alpes" adventure (th-cam.com/video/kYjoCzZnQr8/w-d-xo.html). Do you remember what rear light you used?
+MontrealsFinest I certainly do! The light I used was the Blaze from Exposure Lights. Seriously bright for the very darkest conditions! www.ultimatesportsengineering.com/exposure-lights/cycle-lights-2016/blaze
Mike, thanks a lot. Will have a look immediately!
:)
Great Video, at 4:12 top left you see a base jumper! So Cool!