The best traffic-free bike rides around Gorgonzola

The Ponte di San Rocco in Vimercate is the only intact example in Lombardy of a fortified medieval bridge, located at the end of the ancient decumanus (the current Via Cavour). The original structure dates back to Roman times, inserted along the main road axis. It is a "donkey's back" bridge with four arches, 28.50 meters long and about 4.5 meters wide, built of stone with blocks of ceppo and serizzo. In the Middle Ages, it was fortified and transformed into a tower-gate (the only surviving one of the seven original gates of Vimercate's city walls).

Il Vicolo dei Lavandai is one of the most famous and characteristic historic corners of Milan, located along the Naviglio Grande (at number 14 Alzaia Naviglio Grande). It takes its name from the public wash house where workers – originally organized in an all-male association in the 19th century – used to wash clothes and linen on behalf of Milanese families. Only later was the activity also carried out by women. The "Brellin": The washermen used an original marble support and a slanted wooden board called "brellin", useful for kneeling and rubbing clothes with "palton" (a paste based on ash, soap, and soda). Today the name survives in the famous restaurant El Brellin overlooking the alley.

The territory of the municipality of Marzano (in the province of Pavia) and its immediate surroundings are crossed by important cycle tourism routes and local connections that link the Pavese to the Lodigiano and the Navigli system

The Church of San Materno Vescovo in Comazzo, an imposing 18th-century building, represents a significant example of Baroque religious architecture, enriched with Rococo details. The interior of the church is decorated with Rococo-style frescoes that, despite recent restorations, retain their grace and elegance intact, characterizing the atmosphere of spirituality and devotion that permeates the space. The church's facade is plastered with elegant exposed stone profiles. The portal, a solemn architectural element, is preceded by a porch that emphasizes its importance and access. Above the portal, a large lunette houses a rectangular window that allows light to filter inside, giving luminosity to the building. The crowning of the facade is marked by a triangular pediment, which adds a sense of balance and majesty to the composition. The bell tower, quadrangular and made of exposed stone, stands solemnly next to the church.

Work in the fields has been immortalized as a work of art through classical painting, land art, and the Asian tradition of rice paddy art.

In Gorgonzola, the most famous historic bridges crossing the Naviglio Martesana are the monumental Ponte di Milano (in pink granite with a lower walkway for towing barges) and the iconic wooden pedestrian Ponte di Legno. These bridges are landmarks on the flat route of the Martesana cycle path, very popular for trips and walks.

The Public Gardens of Calolziocorte (located in the province of Lecco) host a green area equipped with facilities, highly appreciated by cyclists and families due to the presence of a drinking water fountain and a historic narrow-gauge steam locomotive placed as a monument

The climb to Colle Brianza from Casternago (Santa Maria Hoè) is a classic Lecchese ascent. It measures about 5 km with an average gradient of 4.5% and peaks up to 10%. It starts out rideable, becomes more challenging after passing the village, and flattens gently towards the summit. Route details and elevation profile Length: ~5 km Elevation gain: ~250 meters Average gradient: 4.5% Maximum gradient: 8% - 10%