The former breeder was accused of being the perpetrator of the Sinnai massacre the Court of Appeal of Rome acquitted Beniamino Zuncheddu the former breeder accused of being the author of Sinnai massacre who followed and brought the Zuncheddu affair to the national spotlight commented: "It's a great day for all of us." But very worried about the state of justice in our country." “If on the one hand justice has triumphed today on the other there is a justice that is frightening a justice that has stolen 33 years of a man's life How many Beniamino are there in Italian prisons Italian justice must be reformed because it is a scary justice system and what happened to Beniamino could happen to anyone May Beniamino's story be a warning to those conducting the investigations and to those called to judge" Read also other news on Nova News Click here and receive updates on WhatsApp Follow us on the social channels of Nova News on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Telegram You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience Accompanying the tours of ancient ruins, delicious food the island is a crocheted masterpiece of natural trails My partner and I recently rode many of the southernmost options and below is a narrative of what that party looks like Roberto Sergiusti, who puts on the Sardinian Enduro Challenge race series was stoked to share some of the 2019 stages with us with a full schedule release in early January The most notable trail center on the south end of the island is outside the city of Sinnai, which also happens to be the home of Sardegnian Enduro Trophy creator Roberto Sergiusti Roberto led me on a spin through the enduro stages behind his house I will opt for my long-travel whip next time The stages he has built and collected are worthy of a proper gravity machine Each of the tracks in the Sinnai network was carpeted with moving rocks ranging from golfball to shoe size and handily fit the “natural” moniker wheel-dragging descents and short burst climbs the Sinnai race is well suited for a good all around mountain biker Robert and I rode 3 of the 4 stages and pedaled slowly on the transitions Each of the tracks crossed a creekbed or two and required some focus to maintain speed and stay above the lower channel of the ephemeral streams this race course is tricky enough to challenge anyone trying to ride it at their limit and also tame enough for an intermediate rider to enjoy the trails at their own pace every spit and inlet has a tour to climb for a unique view In late December we saw very few tourists on the island The riding is far more secluded and rugged than much of mainland Italy With nearly as many forest service workers as all of Canada Forestali buildings like this one dot the Sardinian mountaintops as far as you can see Races are always better when their promoters test and build the tracks themselves. Roberto demonstrated his backyard tracks on his custom Pedroni Lupo Roman Roads (aka Strade Antice) line the entirety of the former Roman Empire and serve up some challenging climbing Our next bout of exploration began on a random gravel climb along the sea near the town of Pula After climbing for about thirty minutes the trail topped out and wound quickly down doubletrack on the other side of the ridge Near the sea, the track shifted into a rutted moto line with abrupt climbs and descents that took some grunting focus to clean. This mismatch of trail types continued on for what seemed like forever. I would definitely recommend checking this route out instead offering a unique variety of narrow rocky pedaling and sandy rear wheel spinning We mapped this ride as an out-and-back with a short loop at one end which was a lot of fun given the final descent on moto trails There are alternate 4×4 trails and tracks to follow if you want to turn it into a larger loop The coast is outlined by beaches to stop on for a mid-ride snack if you can handle the view You will want some form of tire protection to handle the stones of Sardinia I had a foam insert in my rear tire and reinforced sidewalls and still managed to puncture twice Sardinia holds all of the things you would wish for in a southern Latin island The weather is surprisingly warm through the winter and the locals are unequivocally kind and inviting One truly unique element of Sardinia is how uninhabited and quiet it is in comparison to most of mainland Italy as calm and secluded as a Canadian mountain town Given its climate and burgeoning trail networks I expected to find hoards of mountain and road riders training and shredding I was happy to find cathartic seclusion instead acupuncture in Sardinia is free and plentiful Acacia waits patiently alongside the tracks at lower elevations There are several nature parks on the island leaving much of the mountainside void of houses or farms Some of the trails are shared among motorcycles while the majority of them are designated for human-powered (including human + electricity) movement only The best way to find tracks where you are staying is to stop in a local bike shop and ask about group rides and tracks Most days someone will be stoked to accompany you or share a map or GPX track a phone call will always be more likely to elicit a response We met some cool cats who were happy to spend the day showing us around This is Giorgio’s favorite mountaintop lookout for weekday rips We found some adorable animals to pet on the climbs The dunes at Porto Pino are one of the best sunset viewing spots in the world If you want to do more than ride your bike there are heaps of snorkeling opportunities around Sardinia and a host of other aquatic adventures to be had Enter your email for the top stories in mountain biking plus product picks and deals delivered to your inbox each week.