Bivona

MTB/gravel excursion from Nicotera to the castle of Bivona. First 15 km on asphalt, uphill to Mesiano, from here proceed to Papaglionti and travel on secondary roads or dirt roads, pass the villages of Cessaniti, Piana Pugliese and Triparni. Arriving at the castle of Bivona (easy to find the gate closed), you set off again in the direction of Vibo Valentia, and ride a segment called Silicon Valley, 2.08 km at 15.3%. After finishing this wall you have arrived on the SS18 leading from VV to Pizzo Calabro. You pass through the town of VV and descend towards Nicotera passing the villages of Rombiolo, Motta Filocastro, Mandaradoni and Caroni.