Italy Coast to Coast bike tour.
Is there a better long weekend of riding than this? Starting from the beach in Cattolica on the Adriatic sea, we ride into the heart of Emilia Romagna taking in some of the climbs of the Nove Colli before heading to Tuscany with some gravel roads, rolling hills and sleeping hilltop villages. We finish on the Tuscan coast in time to watch the sunset. A perfect long weekend of riding.
Our Italy Coast to Coast Tour is a 4-nights break riding from the sandy beaches of Emilia Romagna to the Tuscan Coast across Italy’s stunning interior.
What to Expect
Ride the rolling hills of the Nove Colli: Our ride starts in beautiful Emilia Romagna, home of the popular Nove Colli. We take on two of the hills from this famous Gran Fondo on the training roads of Marco Pantani.
The famous Tuscan white roads: Nearly all this ride is over smooth tarmac but being in Tuscany we can't resist a short spin on the Strade Bianche. The gravel roads here are legendary due to L'Eroica and the new classic season starting pro race.
The World's Best Food! Emilia Romagna & Tuscany both claim to be the food capitals of Italy, and therefore the world. Fill your boots on guilt free calories and judge for yourself which region is the best.
Arrival day. Our airport transfer leaves Bologna Airport at 12.30 getting into Cattolica for 2pm. We have time for a spot of lunch while the mechanics build bikes and then a short test ride in the afternoon before our welcome dinner.
We roll out at 9.00 a.m. and head down the coast for a glorious stretch of road that hugs the Adriatic.
We then turn inland to take on some of the climbs of the Nove Colli before finishing in the spa town of
Bagno di Romagna. Dinner included in the hotel
After a relaxing evening, we roll out at 9:00 a.m. and are straight onto one of our longest climbs that finishes on the border between Emilia Romagna and Tuscany. Today is in the very rural middle of the Chianti country and we finish in stunning Siena. Free dinner.
A stunning ride through Tuscany going riding through famous hilltop towns including San Galgano. We finish before sunset on the Tuscan coast for a beer and celebratory meal. Free dinner.
Departure day. We will pack up bikes the night before so you can have a lazy breakfast and still get home to enjoy the most of your Sunday. We’ll depart the hotel at 08:30am, to arrive at Pisa airport for 10:00am. Please book flights to depart from Pisa after midday (12:00)
What's Included
The Cost Included
- 4 nights in hotels
- 4 Breakfasts
- 3 Dinners
- 1 cycling guide by bike
- Van support with snack & refreshments
- Daily luggage transfers
- Transfers from and to Airport
- Keepsake Bikeriding Tuscany water bottle
- Keepsake Bikeriding Tuscany jersey
- GPX files provided Also Available Bike rental on request
Not Included
- Airfare to Italy,
- Bike rental (see Bike Rental Options below)
- lunches, alcoholic non-alcoholic beverages, gratuities, travel insurance, laundry expenses and items of a personal nature. City Tax
Bike rental option
Our excursions do not include the cost of bike rental. You are free to bring your own bike, or we offer the following options for the duration of the excursion:
Carbon road bike rental €200
Payable at the time of payment.
ITALY COAST TO COAST BIKE TOUR
Ready to Ride?
Starting from the beach in Cattolica on the Adriatic sea, we ride into the heart of Emilia Romagna taking in some of the climbs of the Nove Colli before heading to Tuscany, this tour is a celebration of Italy’s culture, cuisine and wine. If you have any questions before booking, feel free to email or message us on WhatsApp.
