Carolina Gravel Italia Podcast

Carolina on the Gravel Italia Podcast

I recently joined Gravel Italia Podcast host Alessandro Migliorini for a conversation about the story behind ciaocycling: how I founded it as a personal idea and how it gradually grew into a shared project when Carola Skarabela came on board.

ciaocycling was born from a simple but strong vision: to share the Italy I love through gravel riding, creating experiences that go beyond routes and kilometers. What began as a one-woman project shaped by my background in cycling, community building, and digital work has evolved into a collaboration where Carola and I combine our skills, energy, and local knowledge to design cycling experiences that feel personal, thoughtful, and deeply connected to the territory.

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Caro & Caro: A Duo for the Future of ciaocycling

When you meet someone who shares the same passion, the same love for a place, and the same drive to build something meaningful, things move naturally and teaming up feels easy..

That’s how the partnership with Carola began. We bring different strengths, but our values and goals align. Today, ciaocycling grows from a one-woman project into a duo — Caro & Caro.

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Pendola Valpolicella

Why Valpolicella is a dream for cyclists (and wine lovers)

When people hear Valpolicella, they usually think of red wine, Amarone, and hillside vineyards. But cyclists in the know understand that this region — just north of Verona and a short ride from Lake Garda — is also one of the most rewarding and scenic places to ride in northern Italy.

Whether you’re on a road bike chasing climbs or on a gravel adventure through the vines, Valpolicella offers a perfect mix of quiet roads, rural charm, and unforgettable views.

Let’s take a look at what makes it so special — on and off the bike.

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