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ITALY If
cycling
is one of the true passions in your life,
then
you've come to paradise for no other country in the world is in love with the
bicycle like the Italians. The terrain and scenery here are simply unmatched:
from flats to rolling hills to steep climbs, Italy have it all. The villages,
history, art and landscape will inspire you every day with new surprises.
Recommended
periods The
routes can be covered all year round, but the ideal seasons (therefore the ones
we recommend) are the "transitional" ones, that is spring and autumn.
Avoid the central summer period, when the weather is really hot, and winter too,
for the problems associated with the bitter cold, snow and/or ice.
Bike
Road & Signal Rules Bicycles
comply with the same rights and rules like any other motor or mechanical vehicle;
in regard to civil and penal liabilities, a cyclist answers for any damage caused
to things and/or persons following reckless manoeuvring that departs from the
Highway Code. So take heed on trafficked roads and at bends, always keep right,
let motor vehicles overtake you and respect road signals. For group bicycle excursions,
always ride with care. Do not ride in pairs, let alone in three or more. Never
leave litter on the ground, do not trespass public or private property, or rather,
ask permission to transit/access, give pedestrians right of way, slowing down
and signalling your presence, check your speed and take bends anticipating obstacles,
adjust your pace to the terrain type and to your skills, never frighten animals
and respect the environment. A
starting point ...
| Piedmont |
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Land of tourism and legends,
sport activities and history. Variety of landscapes, flora and fauna, architectures
and cultural traditions. The Piedmont is an ideal destination for a bicycle tour,
combining gastronomy and famous wines with scenic bicycling through rolling hills
dotted with vineyards, castles, and Roman ruins. Barolo, Barbaresco, and Asti
are not just the names of great wines: they are real towns that we will explore. | |
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| Liguria |
| The Riviera dei Fiori can offer many qualified solutions
for open air and sport tourism. In particular, trekking and mountain bike lovers
are increasingly attracted by the quiet itineraries and the breathtaking views
of Imperia's hinterland, rich in natural and historical-cultural sites. The main
protagonists are the Ligurian Alps with their precious botanical endemism and
a rich fauna, distinguished by foxes, wild boars, er,nines, chamois, alpine hares,
marmots and golden eagle. Let's then discover this territory which is indeed comparable
to more famous mountains areas: through the ancient tracks of transhumance, ex
military roads, panoramic and adventurous. |
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| Lombardy |
| Lombardy is one of the largest regions in Italy, rich
in works of art, and the beauties of nature. The region can boast charming hilly
areas, large lakes in the foothills of the Alps and a great variety of mountain
scenery. The plain also presents natural habitats of considerable interest, the
Valle del Ticino Park being ideal for pleasant walks or cycling excursions in
the woods alongside the river. In such a limited space it is impossible to list
all the monuments, churches and abbeys, the castles, palaces and villas in the
cities of Lombardy and scattered all over the region. |
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| Veneto |
| The Veneto is a land of generations-old cycling heritage
and traditions. Soft green hills, dreamy lagoons, sleepy villages and pulsating
cities and of course the splendid villas of the famous architect Palladio will
accompany you in your discovery of the region around Venice. Furthermore, there
is a vast network of cycle tracks that offer itineries for everyone as well as
marvellous routes for mountain-biking. The hilly areas, where you can enjoy the
pleasure of being in close contact with nature, also offer the possibility of
long bike rides. |
| Trentino
Alto-Adige |
| The Trentino-Alto Adige is the most northerly region
in Italy. It is a region of completely mountainous territory in which the presence
of a still virgin and uncontaminated, sometimes wild, nature nevertheless offers
the opportunity to practice all kind of sports activities. Breathtaking valleys
and lakes, the famous Stelvio National Park and the majestic Dolomites: this region
is a true paradise for everyone looking for fantastic excitement on their bikes,
whether on mountain bike trails or on roads. |
| Friuli-Venezia
Giulia |
| Friuli-Venezia Giulia is one of the smallest regions
in Italy. Its highly-attractive landscape ranges from alpine sceneries to hills,
plains, beaches, lagoons and karst areas. The sandy shores, the shady pinewoods
and the lagoon sides are a magical scenario for a bicycle ride. Thousands of fun
opportunities are also offered by the well-marked hiking tracks and paths with
their various difficulty levels, while a mountain-bike ride is a good way to enjoy
the "wilderness" of some road or path itineraries. |
| Emilia-Romagna |
| Emilia Romagna takes its name from "Via Emilia",
the old Roman road linking Rimini to Piacenza, going from the Adriatic Sea to
the wide plains of the north, running through marine villages, lagoon landscapes,
old medieval towns and offering beautiful views of castles, hills, towers, abbeys.
Emilia-Romagna produces some of the most delicious and beautiful things in the
world: Prosciutto di Parma, Tortellini, Lasagna, Parmigiano Reggiano, Ferrari,
Ducati. A culinary bicycle tour is a gourmet's delight. |
| Tuscany |
| For those who always associate tourist cycling with
nature, art and culture, Tuscany is certainly the appropriate region , thanks
to its historic and artistic treasures which fit in perfectly in a varied natural
setting. From the Tyrrheanian coasts to the wooded slopes of the Apennine mountains,
the cyclist will find an infinite amount of hilly or mountainous areas which should
be crossed slowly in order to observe: the work in the fields, the small frescoed
church of the town, the thick forest, the rational plan of the historic villages
or the breaking of the waves of the sea. |
| Umbria |
| Umbria, Italy's "green heart" , a stunningly
beautiful region waiting to be discovered. Bike through truffle-laden forests
and vineyard-covered valleys, rolling pastureland and fields of grain. Discover
the well-preserved medieval hill towns harboring splendid Renaissance art and
relics from Umbrias Roman and Etruscan past. |
| Abruzzo |
| The variety of its landscape brings together two separate
environments that do not mix very easily: the seaside in all its remarkable beauty
and the fascinating charm of its mountains; two quite contrasting landscapes brought
together by gently rolling hills. The hills and wonderful scenery, together with
the relatively small amount of road traffic, make Abruzzo an ideal place for cycling
enthusiasts. The slopes of Campo Imperatore and the Maielletta are just as testing
as the mountain passes in the Dolomites for the fittest cyclists.
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Campania |
| Exploring its landscape, visitors can discover the
ancient lost cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, the remains of Paestum and Velia,
the enchanting islands of Capri, Ischia, and Procida, and the delights of the
Amalfi coast. The most "classic" routes through its islands and coasts
are extremely well known, but they can be seen in a fresh light just by moving
slightly inland from the sea to discover areas full of wonderful surprises. There
are plenty of interesting routes for cyclists, although, with the exception of
the Sele plains, all the other paths follow extremely difficult routes.
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Calabria |
| The unsurpassable beauty of nature stands out not only
in the almost 800 kilometres
of coastline lined with beautiful beaches and clear-blue sea, but also in the
wilder mountainous areas. Calabria offers endless opportunities to practise this
type of sport. Small paths that wind up the hills and mountains and the little
roads along the coast are particularly charming and cycling along them will allow
you to admire unique scenery in a quiet atmosphere far from the madding crowd.
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Sardinia |
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Sardinia is the second biggest island in the Mediterranean
Sea. It's well known for the wild beauty of its beaches and for its mild weather.
If you add that it rains during winter only you'll get a perfect-all year-riding
place. The island doesn't have high mountains (max elev.
1842 m .) but the soil is rocky almost everywhere. The vegetation
is the very characteristic Mediterranean bush and it's not so uncommon to find
completely wild trails. Unmatched hospitality, excellent Italian food and wine,
fascinating historical and cultural heritage, and beautiful coastal and mountain
scenery make bicycling Sardinia unforgettable. |
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