Looking for a Dutch cyclist I met after Stelvio Pass (long shot, I know!)
Hi everyone,
This is probably a very long shot, but I've been thinking about this ever since and figured Reddit might be the best place to try.
I'm a 27-year-old Danish woman living in Copenhagen, and on 15 July 2026 I met a really kind Dutch cyclist at a bus stop in Val Müstair after we'd both ridden the Stelvio Pass. A thunderstorm rolled in, so we ended up waiting for the bus together.
Unfortunately, we never exchanged names or contact details. I was completely caught up in the moment and somehow forgot to ask.
Here's what I remember:
• He's Dutch and I think he lives in Rotterdam or Utrecht.
• He was on a road trip through Italy with a few friends.
• His friends were hiking that day while he was cycling.
• They were staying in either Burgusio or St. Valentin auf der Haide.
• We took the bus together to the train station inMals, and our bikes were transported on a trailer behind the bus.
If this sounds like someone you know—or if you're the person I'm looking for—I would love to hear from you. And if anyone has suggestions for other cycling communities or subreddits where this might reach the right person, I'd really appreciate it.
And if you're reading this and would rather remain a happy travel memory, that's completely okay too. I just thought I'd take my chance, because some encounters are hard to forget.
Best wishes from Denmark
Frederikke 🤞🏻
Posted Aug 3, 2026, 10:49 AM UTC