Snow-dusted peaks, freezing temps, and two unforgettable rides. When the Dolomites unexpectedly turned white in September, it felt like Christmas. And our present was two of the most memorable rides of our lives — with ski warmers, big smiles, and Michele in the van chasing the cold with hot coffee and warm layers.
September 2024 was unusually cold, and the day before we rode in the Dolomites with a group of 15 guests from Colorado, a big snowfall surprised everyone. When we woke up, the meadows and peaks were covered in white but the roads were clear, the sky crisp, and the Dolomites looked like something out of a postcard.
It was bitterly cold; so cold we ditched the Cappuccino Rule and packed hand and toe warmers — the kind you’d expect for skiing, not cycling. Yet, as it often happens when the weather turns harsh, those days became the kind of unforgettable adventures that keep cycling friends talking and smiling for years to come.
On days like these, having a great support crew makes all the difference.
And if every one of our guests managed to complete both the spectacular Sella Ronda loop and the climb to Passo Giau, a special shoutout must go to Michele — who seemed to be everywhere at once with the van: ready with hot coffee, gloves, layer swaps, and good vibes. A true hero of the high mountains.
That snowy days perfectly captured the pillars of the Vago Way: flexibility, flawless organization, and the ability to turn any situation into something memorable. Snow, sun, or anything in between — the Italian mountains will always surprise you. The real question is: will you be there to ride them?
