One day in Milan/ One in Berlin

[thelittlebattler]

Does anyone have any suggestions for a day in Milan? I'm heading over this weekend for work and will have Saturday arvo, and Sunday free.

I was in Italy/France for a holiday in June and did some riding (had to hire bikes after mine got stolen 3 days into the trip). Had fun obviously, but realised after getting home I could've found some better spots if I'd asked.

So has anyone done any riding around Milan? From stopping through in June, it looks pretty industrial. I know there's a few bike factories around Milan, but not sure if there's any places to hire.

Then I'll have a day in Berlin to spend. I'll probably end up wandering around the city, but if there's a must-do ride then I'm all ears.

[herzog]

Lake Como. Short train ride from Milan (35 mins?)

[il padrone]

For short trips getting about in Milan you could use BikeMi

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[thelittlebattler]

Good call on Lake Como.. I'd love to get back to Tuscany, but it's just a bit too far. As is Bormio

[scirocco]

If you make it to Lake Como, try and get across to the Madonna del Ghisallo and the cycling chapel and museum there. Well worth a visit, good facilities including a restaurant. Less traffic on that side of the lake as well.

[thelittlebattler]

Thanks guys, in the end I got sick on the plane to Melbourne and spent a night in hospital. All good, and kept going to Milan but it meant I didn't have a spare day anymore I'm bummed cos I flew over como I think on the way to Berlin, it was amazing from the air! Guess I'll just have to come back...
Not sure what I think of Berlin yet