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Bike micro-trailers gain popularity in Emilia-Romagna, new route opens

07.07.2026 21:12 1 min 2 sources
la Repubblica ITA + 1 more
Bike micro-trailers gain popularity in Emilia-Romagna, new route opens
Original source: la Repubblica

In Brief

Micro-trailers for bicycles are gaining traction in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, while a new Ciclovia della Riviera Berica route in Vicenza province caters to campervan and bike travel.

In the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, the number of tourists using micro-trailers for bicycles is growing. These lightweight trailers, often with inflatable elements, weigh about 30 kg and cost up to 3000 euros. Production is mainly concentrated in Northern Europe, including Denmark and Austria. Models include the B Turtle (inflatable trailer) and the Alpencamper Eco Slide Out (a two-person mini-caravan weighing 52 kg from Switzerland).

In Vicenza province, the Ciclovia della Riviera Berica (E7) route has opened, built along a former tram line (late 19th century – 1979). The route runs from Vicenza to Poiana Maggiore, with plans to extend to Montagnana. It is designed for campervan and bicycle travel, with stops equipped at the Costalunga winery (Castegnero) and in Montegalda. The route connects to other cycling paths, including the Treviso-Ostiglia and Anello dei Colli Euganei.

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Bicycle micro-caravans gain popularity in Emilia-Romagna

07.07.2026 la Repubblica ITA Original source

Ciclovia della Riviera Berica: Motorhome and Bike Route

04.04.2026 Pleinair ITA Original source

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