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Neil and James head to the heart of Tuscany to tackle two of Italy’s most iconic riding destinations: the technical limestone canyons of Massa Marittima and the legendary flow of Punta Ala. Riding the Orbea Rise LT and SL, the duo puts these lightweight e-MTBs to the ultimate test across 1,000-meter descents and historic EWS stages. From 13th-century hilltop towns to the Mediterranean coast, this is a masterclass in why Tuscany belongs on every mountain biker’s bucket list.

Route GPX files-

Day 1 Massa Marittima- https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/448832239
Day 2 Punta Ala- https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/448831796

⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 – Tuscany: More Than Just Wine & Pasta
00:44 – Exploring Medieval Massa Marittima
02:51 – Wild Boar & Remote Tuscan Woods
05:22 – Tackling the Iconic Canyon Trail
09:06 – Returning to the Birthplace of EWS
11:21 – Tech Talk: E-Bike vs. 2013 Enduro Bike
19:14 – Finishing at the Mediterranean Sea

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20 Comments

  1. Let us know which trail looked better: the wallrides of the Canyon Trail or the rocky speed of Punta Ala! 👇

  2. You’ve picked some awesome trails 🤙 Massa Marittima is seriously amazing…
    Next time you’re around, you should definitely check out Piombino, Campiglia Marittima and Castagneto Carducci (and a few more amazing spots around) – you’ll have a blast!
    And hey, any excuse to come back is a good one 😄

  3. Scenic, high-end mountain hiking in the sane landscape where they filmed “Stealing Beauty”? You may have sold me…..

  4. Awww, look at all the whiners complain about a teeny-tiny motor on the lightweight Orbea Rise. 🤗🤪 You give ‘em great trails, awesome scenery, and historic location, and the thing they focus on is a small motor that makes riding bikes a bit easier to enjoy more trails. You can’t please everyone even when giving them 95% of what they want. In any case, GREAT VIDEO, GUYS! Keep ‘em coming!

    Btw, as a rider of both analog and a full power ebike, I’d hardly put this Orbea in the ebike category because I’d be hard pressed to keep up with my mates on their Orbea Wilds, Specialized Levos, or Amflows on that thing. It’s as close to an analog bike you can get while getting a fraction of assistance compared to other ebikes.

  5. Great video but still feeling the loss of the dirt shed, these video are feeling a bit exclusive travel show vibe

  6. 0 ascent the whole time using e bikes lol. I understand why people would use an ebike for injuries or some condition. Or, your shot from a ton of riding and want to still go out the ebike is compelling. Other than that I will ride a regular bike until the body wont allow it any more.

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