“It’s impossible to go up Palmaria’s steepest slope unless you’re riding an eMBT”
But for Simone and Andrea, e-bike riding is about more than competitions and podium finishes. It’s about spending time with friends, discovering new places, and being in nature. Luckily, they live in La Spezia, close to some of Europe’s best and most beautiful e-biking hotspots. Finale Ligure, which is part of the Italian Riviera, is legendary among enduro riders worldwide for its rocky, technical, and go-faster trails.
Closer to home is Palmaria, an undeveloped island which lies a short boat ride from Porto Venere. Strapping the bikes on the aft deck, Andrea and Simone are ready for new thrills along the trails. With its towering cliffs, pretty coves, and rocky beaches, it’s one of Simone and Andrea’s go-to places for amazing views. The trail circles the island and takes them up almost vertical slopes, through Mediterranean forest, and past pristine shorelines.