INSIDE THE TUSCANY TRAIL

The Tuscany Trail, an event that has grown to be one of the biggest bikepacking events certainly in Europe if not internationally, was to be the destination for the Bombtrack team trip in June, 2019. The promise of sunshine, the beautiful Tuscan scenery and good friends lured us to this spectacular gathering of like minded cyclists. The route encapsulates UNESCO world heritage sights, Roman buildings from before Christ and towns that feel like you’ve jumped at least 1000 years back in time. These amazing centres of culture are surrounded by twisting vineyards, endless olive groves and many ‘rolling’ hills (hint, they’re not!). Mixed with the amazing local cuisine, having public water fountains to refill spread all over and the steady pace of life made for an ideal bikepacking destination.

Ten of us packed our gear and converged from across Europe on the registration point in Massa eager to see familiar faces, meet many new ones, hear their stories, share a laugh or two and join the esprit de corps that the event is renown for.

Find out more about the Tuscany Trail at
https://www.tuscanytrail.it
https://www.instagram.com/tuscanytrail/
https://www.facebook.com/TuscanyTrail

Directed and produced by Marvin Beranek https://www.marvinberanek.de/
Filmed by Stefan Vis, Marc Maurer, Jona Riechman, Jonas Bandke, Milan Böse and Manuel Schürholz
Thumbnail photo by Franzi Wernsing (Tales On Tyres)

Special thanks to Andrea Borchi, Olga Chystova, Vlada Chystova, Matteo Dunchi, Mario Presi and the whole Tuscany Trail crew. Michele from Miss Grape, Paul Errington, Simone and the Del Sarto family, Michal Majdowski for catching us at the Trail daily, bikepacking.it and everyone we possibly forgot.

Soundtrack used with friendly permission:

Shitân – “Disco Shîtan”. Shitân appears courtesy of Best Records Italy. Shitân was released first on Babyrecords (1977) and re-released on Best Records (2015). For more great music and information visit https://www.facebook.com/bestrecorditaly

The Souljazz Orchestra – “Life Is What You Make It”. The Souljazz Orchestra appears courtesy of Strut Records. For more great music and information visit http://www.souljazzorchestra.com/

Orango – “Loco”. Orango appears courtesy of Stickman Records. For more great music and information visit https://orango.bandcamp.com/

10ft. Ganja Plant – “White Snakeroot”. 10ft. Ganja Plant appears courtesy of ROIR Records. For more great music and information visit http://news.10ftganjaplant.com/

Christian Löffler – “Slowlight”. Christian Löffler appears courtesy of Ki Records. For more great music and information visit https://www.christian-loeffler.net/

Jr Thomas & the Volcanos – “What A Shame”. Jr Thomas & the Volcanos appears courtesy of Colemine Records. For more great music and information visit https://jrthomasandthevolcanos.bandcamp.com/

Deaf Radio – „..And We Just Pressed The Alarm Button“. Deaf Radio appears courtesy of copyright control. For more great music and information visit https://deafradio.bandcamp.com/

Antibalas – “Dirt And Blood”. Antibalas appears courtesy of Daptone Records. For more great music and information visit https://antibalas.com/

The Aggrolites – „Jack Pot“. The Aggrolites appears courtesy of Pirate Press Records. For more great music and information visit http://aggroreggae.com/

Valley Of The Sun – “Gaia Creates”. Valley Of The Sun appears courtesy of Fuzzorama Records. For more great music and information visit https://valleyofthesun.bandcamp.com/

Breath After Coma – “Levitated”. Breath After Coma appears courtesy of Ikaros Records. For more great music and information visit https://breathaftercomaband.bandcamp.com/

Antibalas – “Gabe’s New Joint”. Antibalas appears courtesy of Daptone Records. For more great music and information visit https://antibalas.com/

Here Lies Man – “You Ought To Know”. Here Lies Man is appearing courtesy of Marcos Garcia/Ritual Divination c/o Words and Music, a division of Big Deal Music, LLC. For more great music and information about the band please visit http://www.hereliesman.com/

Valley Of The Sun – “Dim Vision”. Valley Of The Sun appears courtesy of Fuzzorama Records. For more great music and information visit https://valleyofthesun.bandcamp.com/

Illa J – “I Am Thru”. Illa J appears courtesy of Inner Ocean Records. For more great music and information visit https://www.facebook.com/illajmusic

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