Richard Gasperotti Archives

How Ashes Collected on a Bike Trip to Volcanoes Helped Disadvantaged Kids

November 28, 2023 at 7:35 pm4 min reading

From ashes to art, from art to money. This story illustrates how unique ideas connected people from different parts of the world and, in the end, helped in a good way. Find out what happened when a sportsman teamed up with an artist.

How an Attempt to Descend the Fuego Volcano Turned into a Nightmare

June 7, 2023 at 11:41 am5 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

Looking for somewhere to go after descending Etna and Stromboli by bike, pro MTB rider Richard ‘Gaspi’ Gasperotti discovered Guatemala, a land of active volcanoes. Most of all, he’s been enchanted by Fuego. It erupts regularly, several times an hour, but the truly monstrous eruptions…

Why Is E-Bike Motor Chipping Dangerous?

May 11, 2023 at 8:35 am5 min reading

Safety

Electric bicycles are driven by a combination of human and electric power. European legislation allows the assistance of an electric motor up to 25 km/h. If you ask people if they agree to increase this limit, most of them say yes.

What It Takes to Ride Down the Etna’s Suffocating Mouth

January 13, 2023 at 4:54 pm5 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

I should breathe now but the sulphurous smoke from the crater is making me hold my breath. It takes almost half a minute before the wind changes and blows the yellow cloud away. Looking over the edge, I see a deep hole with sulphurous smoke…

Did You Break Your Ankle? Get Back on Your Bike as Fast as Possible

November 18, 2022 at 3:35 pm5 min reading

Health & Training

Richard Gasperotti has suffered countless injuries and fractures in his sporting career and most recently, he broke his ankle. “Since every injury is individual, consult the procedure with your doctor,” says the biker about instructions, which helped him get back on the bike much faster.…

The Astounding Story of a Wooden Chest I Found in the Attic

October 19, 2022 at 7:00 am5 min reading

Socialising and Culture

It was a little box. When Richard discovered it in the attic and picked it up, it rattled curiously. The sound from the inside fuelled his imagination. What could it be hiding? The expectation that a lost treasure could be in the attic has been…

E-Bikepacking: A New Approach to Wilderness

October 17, 2022 at 2:31 pm5 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

From time to time, I sometimes feel suffocated with digital rubbish up to the point when I can’t breathe anymore. At that moment, I power down all electronic devices, lock them into the desk, hang the bags on my bike and get out where I…

How to Handle Rock Gardens with Grace

October 13, 2022 at 5:10 pm5 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

Professional rider Richard Gasperotti helped junior riders from the Czech national cup to hone their technical skills. Most riders feared the rock-garden sections of some of the UCI XC tracks. Richard explains how to get over the troublesome rocks without fear or pain.

What Stories Does an MTB Guide’s Backpack Reveal?

June 16, 2022 at 11:56 am5 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

A professional guide never thinks only of themselves. Whether it’s a brown bear attack, an open femur fracture, an unexpected storm on the mountain top or stitching a chin three days away from the nearest doctor, a mountain guide must be prepared to face any…

E-Bikes Open Up New Opportunities for Open-Terrain Riding

April 12, 2022 at 2:23 pm5 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

Mainly due to modern technologies, we see new cycling opportunities coming up. This includes both finding new locations and tackling steep terrain with the support of e-bikes.