Deus Cyclewine - Cantine Ariola

Jun 06, 2019

The third edition of Deus Cyclewine dived into the Lambrusco of the food valley, between the vineyards of Cantine Ariola - world famous for the best sparkling red wine. Registrations, a first drink, a guided visit to the bottling chain of the famous Lambrusco Marcello and here we are, all ready for the ride, to the hills and beyond. Some with old bikes, some with gravel bikes and other with unusual bikes promising a courageous ride. With a lot of determination and many expletives, all the participants succeeded in reaching the unique APEritivo spot at the belvedere of Langhirano, where The Ganzo was waiting for us. The first 10km were a little tough but afterwards there were only descents, wine, food and a lot of relaxing under the shadow of Tannico’s Double Decker. With the open planes behind us and the hills ahead, we ride around the majestic castle of Torrechiara, making our way through fallow fields, old cottages, and endless vineyards. A certain style wasn’t missing, essential in every Cyclewine: from the elegant wool vintage jersey to the eccentric bike customized with an alcoholic V12, many characters and vehicles (such as you could only find here) took part in the ride. Thanks to The Ganzo and to the Volkswagen fleet all the exhausted participants - some lazy, some with real mechanical problems – were collected along the track. Then to give credit where credit is due, the ones that didn’t succeed with the pedals, do so amazingly with the fork. Now, we have no idea what to call our meal which started at 3:30 PM and ended at 7:30 PM, but it was marvelous to finish the ride and enjoy our well-deserved siesta. In the time between a slice of prosciutto, a tortello and a glass of wine, there were some who tried the special stage facing the stopwatch and the merciless climb through the vineyard. In the end, the podium was taken by an Australian, followed by two Bolognese riders maintaining the honor of the Emilian house, but above all Marcello (the wine) reaffirmed himself as the real winner. In Lambrusco veritas! In Lambrusco Veritas! Photos: Marco Renieri ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ La terza edizione del Cyclewine si è tuffata nel Lambrusco della food valley parmense, tra le vigne delle Cantine Ariola celebri in tutto il mondo per i migliori frizzanti rossi. Registrazioni, primo brindisi, una visita alla linea di imbottigliamento del famoso Lambrusco Marcello ed ecco tutti pronti per il ride, alla volta di sali scendi baciati dal sole, chi con vecchie bici da corsa o gravel e chi con mezzi tanto inappropriati quanto coraggiosi. Con tanta determinazione e molte imprecazioni, tutti i partecipanti del Cyclewine son riusciti ad inerpicarsi fino a raggiungere un salotto d’eccezione presso il belvedere di Langhirano, dove The Ganzo ci aspettava con il classico APEritivo. Ma se i primi dieci chilometri sono stati un po’ tosti, dopo c’è stata solo tanta discesa, buon vino, cibo e tanto relax all’ombra del Double Decker di Tannico. Con la bassa alle spalle e le colline di fronte, abbiamo girato attorno al Castello di Torrechiara attraversando campi in maggese, antichi rustici e vigneti infiniti. Lo stile non poteva mancare, essenziale in ogni Cyclewine: dalle eleganti maglie vintage in lana all’eccentrica bicicletta preparata con V12 alcolico, hanno fatto la loro incursione personaggi e mezzi che si possono trovare solo al Deus Cyclewine. Grazie a The Ganzo e alla flotta Volkswagen anche gli scoppiati, chi per pigrizia chi per veri problemi meccanici, sono stati recuperati lungo il percorso, ma dando a Cesare quel che è di Cesare, chi non si è distinto con i pedali, si è brillantemente distinto con la forchetta. Ora, non sappiamo come si chiami un pasto che va dalle 15:30 alle 19:00, ma è stato meraviglioso rientrare dal ride e godersi la meritatissima siesta. Tra un prosciutto, un tortello e un bicchiere di vino, c’è stato chi ha affrontato la prova speciale sfidando il cronometro nella vigna con la sua impietosa salita lungo i filari. Il podio alla fine ha visto un australiano al primo posto e due bolognesi al seguito a tenere alto l’onore emiliano di casa, ma soprattutto il Marcello si riconferma il vero vincitore e il migliore vino rosso frizzante al mondo. In Lambrusco Veritas! Foto: Marco Renieri

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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!