Although Turin is mainly flat with up-down roads only across the river Po, bicycles have been a neglected mode of transport for a long time. Why? Well, automotive company FIAT has been monopolizing the economic, social and environmental life of Turin for years and its citizens should not be granted an efficient public transport system and bicycle-friendly roads. They had to buy cars, and drive them.
With the crisis of the company in the '90s the city had to reinvent itself and a new generation with awareness and sensitiveness to topics such as climate change, pollution and sustainable transport has also finally emerged. Dario, the owner of the cycle-shop MoveGreen is one of them, and whenever I have any problem with my bicycle I go to him. This nice guy will be more than happy to rent you out a bike to adventure around the streets of the city center.
When I was at University fresh from my Erasmus time in Copenhagen cycling was for fools (me included), but now more and more two-wheelers can be seen around as the authorities are improving the conditions for security and interconnection. So give it a try and do not forget to put a helmet on!
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I've never tasted something so tasty and yet so healthy and Sara and Marco make themselves every snack you can find in the shop!
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"Giardini Reali" in Turin's Musei Reali: a great spot to stay fresh & relax in the shade. They remind me of English parks. My tip? Go grab a granita first!
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"Millo's Street Art" in Barriera di Milano in Turin are a real sight to behold. My favorite part of 'Habitat' is on Bottesini 6. Go and find for yourself!
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"Bricks - Ristorante Pizza" in Turin is a gourmet pizzeria with a modern and romantic atmosphere. Everything was just sooo good there. You need to try it.
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"Trattoria Primavera" in Turin has typical, fresh, homemade food from Sardinia. I love how informal and friendly it is and the food is amazing and cheap!
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"Birreria Manhattan" Turin is a THE historical underground pub. I love the easy-going gigs and the huge portions of pizza and pasta to share with friends!
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"Torre Cremeria Bar" is my favorite place in Turin when it's something and I'd like to have something fresh. Their granita siciliana is legendary.
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"La Cucina di Lido" is for sure my favourite place in Turin to eat fish. I like their grilled octopus and 'sarde in saor'. Great neighborhood, too...
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"Enoteca Prunotto" in Turin was a great discovery for me! I like how there are no places to sit at this super easy-going wine bar, just some barrels!
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