Deus Cyclewine Borgoluce

Oct 08, 2018

The success of this edition of Deus Cyclewine was entirely due to all those who took part. It was incredible to see so many people who came from all over Italy and the world. It is no exaggeration to say that people came from as far away as Sydney, Boston, and Amsterdam. The participants’ enthusiasm heightened the sense of fun. Despite being somewhat tested by the steep climbs on dirt roads to reach the APEritivo with castle views, no one lost heart. Those who didn't manage to finish in the saddle ran the last few meters on foot so as not to waste precious seconds on the stopwatch, showing what Cyclewine riders are really made of! No big cycling competition can do without a “coup de resistance”, and Deus Cyclewine is no exception. Flying the flag was our super-cool Ape Piaggio that has been customized by Deus to both support our events and to rescue the “burnouts” along the way. It was such a hit that even those who didn’t need the race service lined up to try it. Immediately behind our flagship, followed the fleet of Volkswagens, with all the T Series available for both rescues and transport of journalists and accompanying passengers. The sun crowned the day by enhancing all the colors along the circular route. So, after 30km of full immersion in the countryside, we enjoyed the well-deserved food and wine experience. The Osteria Borgoluce offered us a lunch that knocked out those who hadn’t already succumbed to the rocky climbs. Back at the winery, the popping corks from the bottles of prosecco signalled the start of the chill out moment for the "burnouts" and the second special stage for the hardcore cyclists who got ready for the next time trial challenge though the vineyards with the help of the Tannico Double Decker tasting center. During the afternoon, even the children from the “Magical Cleme Onlus” Association joined the party, painting t-shirts and riding fantastical bikes round the fields. And so it continued until sunset, between the bubbles of the Brut of Borgoluce and crazy rides on vintage bicycles. For dinner two very long tables were laid out under the portico, giving way to a gran finale of roast meat: three meters of machines to roast kilos and kilos of meat all afternoon. Desert, coffee, a touch of grappa and everyone took to the dance floor: the "Italian Hits of the 70s” ballroom set up by the School Bus held up until three in the morning. 100 of us started, 150 took part in the dinner - but place your bets on the number of empty bottles collected up at the end of the evening… Photo: Marco Renieri, Loris Lillo ------------------------------------------------------------------- Se il Deus Cyclewine è stato un successo, è grazie a tutti coloro che ne hanno preso parte. E' stato emozionante vedere quante persone siano giunte da ogni parte d'Italia e del mondo, senza esagerare - c'è chi è arrivato da Boston, da Amsterdam e da Sydney. L'entusiasmo con cui i partecipanti si sono fatti coinvolgere dall'evento ha reso tutto ancora più divertente. Per quanto messi alla prova nelle salite su strade bianche che portavano all'APEritivo vista castello, nessuno si è perso d'animo. Chi non è riuscito a finire in sella, ha corso gli ultimi metri per non lasciare secondi al cronometro, dimostrando di che pasta sono fatti i riders del Cyclewine. Come in tutte le competizioni ciclistiche degne di nota non poteva mancare un'ammiraglia d'eccezione, la nostra The Ganzo, l'Ape Piaggio customizzata da Deus per supportare i nostri eventi e recuperare gli "scoppiati" lungo il percorso. Così bella che anche coloro che non hanno avuto bisogno del servizio corse hanno fatto la fila per provarla. Subito dietro la nostra ammiraglia, seguiva la flotta Volkswagen, con tutta la Serie T a disposizione per salvataggi e trasporto di giornalisti e accompagnatori. Il sole ha voluto coronare la giornata esaltando tutti i colori in cui era immerso il percorso ad anello. Così, dopo 30km di full immertion nella campagna, ci siamo goduti la meritata esperienza enogastronomica. L'Osteria Borgoluce ci ha offerto un pranzo che ha steso chi non è stato abbattuto dalle salite sassose. Tornati alla cantina, le bottiglie di prosecco stappate hanno dato il via al momento chill out per gli "scoppiati" e alla seconda prova speciale per i "grintosi", pronti a sfidare ancora il cronometro tra le vigne anche grazie al supporto del Double Decker di Tannico centro delle degustazioni per tutti i presenti. Nel pomeriggio anche i bambini dell'Associazione Magica Cleme Onlus si sono uniti alla festa, dipingendo magliette e girando con stravaganti biciclette per i campi. Si è continuato così fino al tramonto, tra le bollicine del Brut di Borgoluce e corse folli su biciclette vintage. Per cena due tavolate lunghissime sono state imbandite sotto il porticato della cantina, dando il via al trionfo dello spiedone - tre metri di macchina per rosolare chili e chili di carne per un pomeriggio. Dolce, cafe, grappino e ci si è catapultati in pista. La balera "only Italian '70 Hits" allestita dallo School Bus ha retto fino alle tre di mattino senza mollare un colpo. Siamo partiti in 100, abbiamo cenato in 150 - si aprono le scommesse sul numero di vuoti bottiglie seccate. Foto: Marco Renieri, Loris Lillo

ENGLISH TEXT BELOW

Setiap tahun, teman-teman kita Tasix Adventure—penyelenggara petualangan ban berlumpur dan adrenalin berbahan bakar terbaik di Bali—mengadakan acara akhir pekan berkemah yang sangat dinanti-nantikan. Mereka menamakannya “ The Wild,” dan jujur saja, tidak ada kata yang lebih pas dari itu.

Ini bukan sekadar acara; ini adalah petualangan wajib bagi siapa saja yang mencintai tanah, tantangan, dan persahabatan yang hanya bisa terjalin saat tertawa melihat teman lain terjatuh.

Hal tentang The Wild adalah misterinya. Kamu tidak tahu ke mana akan pergi, bagaimana sampai di sana, atau apa yang akan kamu temui—seperti hidup, tapi dengan lebih banyak asap knalpot.

Tahun ini, The Wild yang berlangsung pada 7 Desember 2024, mengumpulkan 135 pecinta motor enduro, trail, dan cross di Desa Kopi, Tabanan. Tepat pukul 9 pagi, kami berangkat menuju Desa Gesing, Singaraja. Rute tetap dirahasiakan hingga hari acara, meningkatkan sensasi penasaran dan antusiasme. Dengan dibagi menjadi beberapa kelompok kecil, kami melengkapi diri dengan perlengkapan motocross lengkap untuk menghadapi tantangan musim hujan.

Perjalanan? Murni magis. Jalur berkelok melalui permata tersembunyi Bali, di mana setiap tikungan menawarkan pemandangan yang memukau atau hampir membuat jantung berhenti. Rute tahun ini menghadirkan medan tanah liat merah—dijuluki tanah "keramik" karena teksturnya yang licin dan keras saat basah. Untuk melintasinya, diperlukan teknik khusus yang disebut “paddling the throttle,” sebuah manuver yang mendebarkan dengan motor yang sering bergoyang liar. Dari kejauhan, mungkin terlihat lucu, tetapi saat di atas motor? Ceritanya berbeda.

Setelah menempuh 68 kilometer petualangan liar, kami tiba di perkemahan di puncak bukit yang sudah dipenuhi tenda-tenda peserta lain dan deru knalpot. Destinasi selalu mencuri perhatian, dan yang satu ini tidak terkecuali—tempat tinggi dengan pemandangan 360 derajat yang menakjubkan dari laut, gunung, hingga kota.

Saat hujan turun, tenda-tenda didirikan, dan malam itu diisi dengan berbagi cerita tentang penyelamatan heroik dan kecelakaan yang menggelikan. Dan tentu saja, ada balapan. Bayangkan sekelompok pengendara penuh semangat meluncur di perbukitan dalam kekacauan yang terkontrol. Balapan tahun ini termasuk duel 1 lawan 1 yang seru di sekitar puncak bukit, dengan peserta menyelesaikan dua putaran penuh adrenalin.

Bukan soal menang; ini tentang hadir, tertawa, dan menikmati momen. Para pemenang dan peserta tercepat yang mencapai puncak bukit dirayakan dengan hadiah, tetapi senyuman, persahabatan, dan kebersamaan membuat semua orang merasa seperti juara.

The Wild tahun ini benar-benar sesuai namanya, bahkan lebih. Petualangan, tawa, dan cukup banyak tanah di gigi untuk menyebutnya otentik—kami tidak akan menginginkannya dengan cara lain. Terima kasih yang sebesar-besarnya kepada semua peserta yang menjadikannya pengalaman tak terlupakan. Sampai jumpa di petualangan berikutnya!

Every year, our mates over at Tasix Adventure—Bali’s finest purveyors of muddy tyres and fuel-driven adrenaline—host their much-anticipated camp-out weekend. They’ve named it “Wild,” and honestly, there’s no better word for it.

It’s not just an event; it’s a pilgrimage for anyone who loves dirt, daring, and the kind of camaraderie you can only forge while laughing at someone else’s wipeout.

The thing about Wild is that it’s shrouded in mystery. You don’t know where you’re going, how you’ll get there, or what you’ll find—kind of like life, but with more exhaust fumes.

This year’s Wild, held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, brought together 135 enthusiasts of enduro, trail, and cross motorcycles at Desa Kopi, Tabanan. The route was kept a secret until the event day, heightening the thrill of the unknown. At exactly 9 am, they shared the destination, Desa Gesing, Singaraja, Divided into small groups, we geared up with full motocross kits to tackle the rainy season’s challenges.

The ride? Pure magic. Twisting trails through Bali’s hidden gems, where every turn promised either breathtaking views or breathtaking near-misses. This year’s route featured red clay terrain—nicknamed "ceramic" soil for its slick, hard texture when wet. Navigating it required a special technique called “paddling the throttle,” a nerve-wracking maneuver that had bikes swaying wildly. From a distance, it might have looked hilarious, but on the bike? It was a whole other story.

After 68 kilometres of this wild adventure, we arrived at the hilltop campsite already alive with the buzz of activity and the roar of exhausts. The destination always steals the spotlight, and this one was no exception—a high-altitude perch offering stunning 360-degree views of the sea, mountains, and city.

As the rain came down, tents went up, and the evening was all about swapping stories of heroic saves and laughable crashes. And then there were the races. Picture a pack of overexcited riders tearing up the hillside in what can only be described as controlled chaos. This year’s races included thrilling 1-on-1 duels around the hilltop, with participants pushing through two laps of sheer adrenaline.

It wasn’t just about winning; it was about showing up, laughing, and embracing the moment. The race winners and the fastest hilltop arrivals were celebrated with prizes, but the smiles, the camaraderie, and the shared triumphs made everyone feel like champions.

This year’s Wild lived up to its name and then some. Adventure, laughter, and just enough dirt in your teeth to call it authentic—we wouldn’t have it any other way. A massive thank you to all the participants who made it unforgettable. See you on the next adventure!