Back in two hours. Together.

Two hours. Just two hours. Which, truth be told, could be less or more. And that's precisely the beauty of our two hours: forgetting everything, including the clock, and going. That's why sometimes they can become two and a half, three, or even four. Other times, however, we choose to pedal, stop, and invest our time off the saddle. The bike, in this case, is the means to get where we know we'll find what we need. A secret place, off the beaten path. A place far from everything and everyone. A place that can hold profound value and that, perhaps, we need to share. Because while it's true that we often consider getting on a bike and going alone to be true freedom, other times sharing is what we most desire. 

Everyone has their own place, and getting there is a ritual. Most of the time, we take the same route to get there, other times we change just to experience something new. These times, to be honest, are a bit forced: in the end, if we almost always choose the same route, it's because it's the one we prefer. The more unique, difficult, or winding the road, the more we feel it's ours. Maybe we go full blast, going full blast, precisely because we know we'll relax a bit and waste a few minutes, which aren't actually wasted.

Bikes always rest in the same spot, even though there are alternatives, indeed. But a ritual is a ritual, and changing, replacing, modifying, is not an option. Only the clothing changes, just like the landscape with the seasons. The leaves on the ground in autumn, the bare trees in winter, the life that peeks back in spring, the unbearable heat in summer. And so it goes, incessantly, season after season, year after year: that spot always remains there. It's your place, and every now and then your two hours take you there.

Your two hours are also this: in company, sharing a place that isn't just a place. It's much more.

Max wears Academy, an extremely versatile technical jersey made from extremely fine light merino wool. Its relaxed fit and contemporary look make it ideal for the latest cycling trends: from gravel to road, from e-bike to mountain bike. Thanks to the properties of merino wool, the jersey boasts exceptional thermoregulation, breathability, moisture wicking, quick drying, odor prevention, and a unique softness.

Marzia, on the other hand, is wearing Glory, a jersey made of stretch cotton-look fabric, lightweight and highly breathable. The distinctive flap that completely covers the back pockets is a detail that makes the garment suitable for other outdoor activities, even off the bike.