The Italian Pizza Champion is in Mugello

In Jonathan’s pizzeria you eat a pizza made with his special dough of ancient grains which is crunchy, crumbly and light because it is less rich in gluten and therefore more digestible. The raw materials chosen by the pizza maker are of the highest quality: the extra virgin olive oil is that of the territory (from the Trebbio company), the water has certain characteristics, as well as the tomatoes or cheese.

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Locus Womb: The Tattoo Hub is in Mugello

Works of art, limited edition sneakers, design and modern style objects and furniture, customized vintage t-shirts and jackets, drawings hung on the walls and an open laboratory where tattoo artists create their works on the skin of customers. This is the atmosphere you breathe upon entering Locus Womb. A festival of colours, sounds and objects that has nothing to envy to a US tattoo convention.

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The ‘Centro di Fisioterapia del Mugello’ Turns 20 Years Old

Each physiotherapist in the structure has its own professional specialization or personal inclination. Each of them aims to be constantly updated. For example Riccardo has recently obtained the qualification of osteopath, while Carla and Cristiana are attending the pelvic floor rehabilitation course. A heterogeneous team capable of responding to the needs of all patients, from the injured young sportsman to the elderly.

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5 Reasons to Train in the Gym even in Summer

During the warm season, many people start doing outdoor activities, such as outdoor games, bike rides and nature walks. These activities are certainly important for both health and spirit, but they are mainly exercises that improve the cardiovascular system. Cardio activity is good for the heart and circulation, it helps burn fat and eliminate toxins, but it cannot replace the benefits of muscle training.

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Mugello, land of two wheels

But the real father of Mugello cycling is undoubtedly Gastone Nencini: nicknamed ‘Mystery’ – the origin of this nickname is unknown – or the ‘Lion of Mugello’. It was born in 1930 in Barberino di Mugello, in what used to be the village of Bilancino – which no longer exists because the artificial lake of the same name has taken its place. He was the winner of the Giro d’Italia in 1957 at a record average (37.486 km / h) which had remained undefeated for twenty-six years, and of the Tour de France three years later. In 1957 he came close to the great feat of winning both the Giro and the Tour in the same year.

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