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Ready for the Christmas holidays? Not yet? Then if you want to think of a less polluting alternative, you could try the train combined with a bike, because you know there are plenty of routes you can take in the snow on fat wheels.  For example the Laghel Family Tour, which is particularly recommended in […]

The dream of creating a European route and network of bicycle paths began to take shape in 1997 in Logroño, Spain. EuroVelo, the European bicycle route network has already celebrated its first 25 years, counting on long-distance bicycle routes that cross and unite the entire European continent, with more than 90,000 bikeable kilometers. For the […]

Nice ride through the Italian hills for the post-holiday comeback, routes through nature and little-used roads that also get to know the excellence produced by the land. 5 routes that you really must try! Valdobbiadene These hills are part of the Unesco World Heritage Site since 2019. An area of almost 19,000 hectares that stretches […]

There are many Italian routes that match two wheels and overlooking the sea. Today we give you some ideas for combining beach and bike. Let’s start with the “Ciclabile Profumo di mare” in San Benedetto del Tronto in the Marche region. Here it means pedaling through a succession of palm trees in the center of […]

It was the winner of the 2019 edition of the Italian Green Road Award for cycling tourism, the ‘Ciclovia del Fiume Oglio‘ in Lombardy, offers a route of over 280 kilometres between the provinces of Brescia, Bergamo, Cremona and Mantua, 1,883 metres the starting altitude at Passo Tonale, 21 metres the arrival altitude at Ponte […]

February is quintessentially the month of lovers and we dedicate thi sarticle to all people who ‘love’. We suggest you give yourself a gift, with the one you love, a weekend in some hotel that will give you unique experiences, be they culinary, wellness, scenic, cultural, but above all cycling! So here are 6 itineraries […]

Italians love Christmas markets, at this time of year they prefer both the mountains and cities of art as weekend destinations. Almost everyone in life has stopped at the Christmas markets near their home or the most famous ones in Italy. Some then do it as a habit, it is a ritual that allows you […]

The colors of autumn are unparalleled and make even the darkest and grayest days shine; then if there is some ray of sunshine that reflects on the colored beds of leaves, lights of a thousand colors explode. Riding a bicycle in this period is wonderful, perhaps you need an extra layer of clothing, you have […]

If you really don’t feel like moving your car, there are several cycle routes to reach by train with your trusty two-wheeler. You can check rates and services on the Trenitalia website, meanwhile we’ll entice you with some gems. Aosta – Verrès: along the valley following the route of the Dora Baltea, 50 kilometers between […]

Are we in the mood for a bike ride during the remaining festive bridges and long week ends from August through December? Then here are some ideas to combine the desire for cycling, nature, art and beauty. Tuesday, Aug. 15 Closest of the bridges, the August bank vacation is quintessentially the “vacation” bridge. But not […]

There are many places to visit by bicycle in the Marche region, and also many good reasons for seeking them out. Let us start then with the Unesco World Heritage Sites: the historic centre of Urbino, an example of Renaissance architecture and art, has been a Unesco World Heritage Site since 1988; its Ducal Palace […]

We often use the word “revolution” with a negative meaning, instead we should think of a positive revolution, implemented to obtain a more livable future, one allows us to live in harmony with nature, without forgetting progress, getting help from it to live more sustainably. A dream that isn’t so unlikely to come true, on […]

It doesn’t matter what we like to spend a holiday or a weekend, sea, mountain, hill, lake, countryside or city, our mind immediately goes to which structures can satisfy the need to get our body and mind back in shape. One of the solutions we advise you to opt for is that of a stay […]

Red is the colour of fire and love, red is the colour of lovers and of Valentine’s Day. So we thought we’d poke around and find out what you can give as a gift for celebrating the 14th of February to someone you love, which is red and obviously dedicated to those who love bicycles. […]

Is it the bicycle your travel friend, the partner to go to work, a love you never forget? Are you a cycling enthusiast or do you have some friends who are and don’t know what to get them for Christmas? So we give you some ideas where you can draw from … Bike Electric bikes […]

a poker of hearts… and the bike as a joker! Exclusive resorts in Umbria, Tuscany, Emilia Romagna and Veneto, to combine a romantic getaway with a passion for cycling, relaxation, wellness, and authentic flavours and local wine tasting. And not only for Valentine’s Day…Four iconic Italian regions of classic romance, a poker of hearts for […]

Features Route’s length: 165km Altitude: 2300 mt Bycicle: Mtb or Gravel Suggestion: divide the trip in 2 or 3 days   What is “La Francescana”? La Francescana is a historic cycle route through San Francesco’s paths and places, starting from Piazza di Foligno, where the Saint sold his horse to restore the San Damiano façade, […]

Fat bikes are perfect for tiding and having fun on the snow, are like two-wheeled off-road vehicle. So let’s go and discover three fairytale paths in the Veneto Dolomites, to return then to be pampered at the Cristallo Resort & Spa in Cortina other snow trails in South Tyrol for the guests of La Perla di […]

The bike path that we recommend in this article is the "The road of Dreams" in Basilicata. A route among historic hamlets and Calanchi that connects three green roads of the region.

The Valsugana cycling route has received the prestigious Press Award assigned by the jury of journalists selected for the Italian Green Road Award, an event that took place at Cosmobike Show in Verona. It's worth mentioning that the Bike Tourism Italian Award aims to make the people aware of the routes and territories that best enhance cycling tourism, to promote more eco-sustainable travel in Italy.

This time we talk about the Gran Fondo races (sporting events for amateur cyclists), a phenomenon that continues to attract many bike lovers every year. This type of long-distance road cycling ride originating in Italy and could be translated in English as “Big Ride”.

Monte Conero, in the Marche region, is a destination that deserves to be explored by bike. It offers breathtaking views of the Adriatic coast, between Portonovo and Sirolo, places characterized by crystal clear sea and white sand beaches.

Bozen (the German name of Bolzano) is the capital city of the province of South Tyrol and is even known for its “bike friendliness”, due to 75 kilometers of cycle paths in the urban circuit, with new bike paths under construction, connections with the provincial cycle network, 29% annual average of urban journeys made by bike, many events dedicated to cycling

Within Eicma 2019, in Milan, the Urban Award was assigned to the most virtuous Italian cities in the field of sustainable mobility. The first prize was awarded by Pescara, because this city has implemented a series of measures that have strongly encouraged the use of bicycles by its inhabitants, starting from the slogan "Moving better is living better".

In this article we recommend a cycling route through amazing landscapes in the Cilento National Park, a UNESCO heritage site together with the archaeological sites of Paestum and Velia and the Certosa di Padula. A long ride in a territory shrouded in myth and legend, located in southern Campania.

The starting point for the itineraries that we recommend in this article, discovering Lugano and Como lakes, comes from the autumn season, since the colors and temperatures that characterize these places are ideal for an active holiday, and from the Press Tour that was organized by Parco San Marco Hotels & Beach Resort in collaboration with us.

Riding a bike is the right way to discover Bologna, thanks to a cycle network that offers 12 itineraries. Each of these is equipped with a sign with useful information for finding your way around. The panels are installed in the historic center and show info about the cycling routes you can follow in town.

Lake Garda is one of the many treasures of Italy and is loved especially by tourists from Northern Europe, Germans in particular. One of the elements to be taken into consideration is that this wonderful body of water can be admired both from above and from below, so we have chosen to offer you this ring route (it is good for both superlight bikes and mountain bikes) that starts from and arrives in Peschiera del Garda.

This time we suggest you 4 routes to explore the almost unpolluted nature of the Island of Elba riding your mountain bike. Riding a mountain bike is the best way to discover the territory of the island of the Tuscan Archipelago, which is mostly mountainous.

Valtellina is a top choice for those who want to live unique outdoor experiences and in particular for cycling enthusiasts.

Ferrara is also known as the city of Renaissance (due to the Estensi dynasty), the city of silence (according to Gabriele D’Annunzio), the city of metaphysics (as you can see in the paintings of De Chirico and Carrà). But it's even called “city of bicycles”, in fact it boasts, the title of the most bike-friendly town in Italy.

The Ponale trail, in Trentino region, is a must try for any skilled biker. This bikeway offers spectacular views on Lake Garda (that is even known as Lake of Benaco) and is recommended both to mountain bikers and hikers.

The Monasteries of Alta Ciociaria are a destination that is perhaps not very well-known but which must be discovered. Here, culture, history and nature come together in an exciting journey of about seventy kilometers to live riding a Superlight bike.

The itinerary we suggest allows you to discover the mysteries of the ancient Etruscan civilization, crossing streets carved into the tuff that connect, like in a magic triangle, the hamlets of Sovana, Sorano and Pitigliano, in the greenery of Maremma.

The tour takes place in Alta Badia, a tourist area in South Tyrol that attracts travelers from all over the world, both in summer and in winter.

With this post, dedicated to a 5-day tour on the Prosecco Road, we inaugurate the partnership of Luxury Bike Hotels with Italy Cycling Tour

An easy trail that leads to the lands where a precious nectar is born: the Barolo wine. In fact, here you cycle through roads surrounded by vineyards, a peculiar are of Piedmont called Langhe.

Easy excursion on mountain bike, suitable for everyone, in the Chianti area, between valleys and fortified hamlets. A chance to discover a magnificent area of Tuscany: from the soft hills full of vines to the oak woods between Florence and Siena.

Gravel bikes are halfway between mountain bikes, road bikes and cyclocross bikes, and are very popular in the last years, even in Italy.

The heat and the consequent sweating and dehydration are some of the enemies most feared by those who love cycling. So let's continue to analyze which are the best practices to follow, trying to offset the negative effects of high temperatures.

We have chosen 10 things to keep in mind if you are a beginner cyclist, 10 tips and best practices to follow to enjoy your next cycling routes to the utmost.

E-bikes are capable of doing just about everything a regular bike can do and more.

Riding in snow? It's an exciting experience that must be dealt with precautions to avoid being in situations that could become dangerous. Here are some tips which will help you get the most out of riding in the snow regardless of what bike you prefer to use: mountain bike or fat bike.

The event not to be missed for bike enthusiasts, professionals and bicycle brands is CosmoBike Show, scheduled on 15th and 16th February at Veronafiere.

Itinerando is the experiential tourism fair, a unique event in Padua from 31 January to 2 February. Don't miss this fair, a great chance to get tips for cycling routes in Italy!

After the success of the first edition, the Italian Bike Festival is back! This is an important event dedicated to the world of cycling that will take place at the Piazzale Fellini in Rimini from 13th to 15th September.

The 4th edition of CosmoBike Show will take place at the Fiera di Verona on February 16th and 17th. Will be the first event that will show the world of cycling in its complexity and which will promote it to a big audience in Italy.

If you want to enjoy all the shapes of travel and tourism in Italy, we recommend to go to Itinerando, a travel expo that will take place from 1st to 3rd February at Fiera di Padova, in via Niccolò Tommaseo 59, in Padua.

There are many Italian cities that can be visited by bike, some are better equipped than others, but many are moving towards a mobility that increasingly considers cycling.  There are also some Italian municipalities that stand out for being particularly ‘bike friendly’, and offer infrastructure and services designed specifically for cyclists. Bolzano, Ferrara, Cesena, Padua, […]

Remise en forme does not only mean following a strict diet or doing sport, but adopting a healthy way of life that covers various aspects, such as a balanced and nutritious diet that means eating fresh and varied food, favouring fruit, vegetables, lean proteins and cereals, preferably whole grains. It means exercising regularly and getting […]

In spring, cycling experiences multiply, and more importantly those that propose a cycling route in stages with tastings of the best food and wine products, and in Italy there are so many … In recent years, many tour operators have sprung up offering the bike and wine-tasting package, especially related to wines and cellar experiences. […]

The adrenaline rush of racing, the fun of finding friends and celebrating after the competition, can you do it even in winter? It seems so given the success that cyclocross races have been having in recent years. Cyclocross is a perfect discipline to indulge the competitive spirits of cyclists in the cold season. This discipline […]

2023 is the year of Bergamo and Brescia, chosen as Italian Capitals of Culture. It will be a year full of events, exhibitions and appointments for these two cities. This is an opportunity not to be missed to visit them by bicycle, in their historic center and in the surrounding area. Bergamo This city won […]

Happy New Year to everyone, a year that we hope will be fantastic and will take you to new places by bike. We wish it and the Stars tell us so, as you will discover between the lines of this Horoscope dedicated to those who love cycling and Luxury Bike Hotels. Aquarius – Always in […]

In the Luxury Bike Hotels galaxy, the only collection of relais and top-of-the-range accommodation facilities in Italy that is able to guarantee tailor-made services to those who love to explore the territory by bike, there are several wine resorts. These are estates, villages, castles, historical residences and small farms that are rooted in quality vineyards […]

In the Luxury Bike Hotels galaxy, the only collection of relais and top-of-the-range accommodation facilities in Italy that is able to guarantee tailor-made services to those who love to explore the territory by bike, there are several wine resorts. These are estates, villages, castles, historical residences and small farms that are rooted in quality vineyards […]

Finding time for ourself and for those around us is not easy.  Starting from ourself But precisely for this reason starting from ourself becomes indispensable and it cannot be done without regaining physical and mental well-being. The bicycle becomes an irreplaceable ally for both of our goals. It is good for health and good for […]

It is not true that in winter we cannot ride a  bike, we just need to keep in mind to wear a specific kind of clothe and that the roads might be  more slippery or, at worst, icy. Each season has its own charm but requires different precautions, such as dressing smart and maybe using […]

Fall is coming and gyms can wait. We recommend you to choose and to invest in well-being by planning weekends dedicated to physical fitness to stay healthy and to prolong the pleasure of summer getting  active in open air.  Ride in nature beauty taking a break in the most interesting and beautiful scenic point  in […]

How do you create a winter plan that will see you arrive in spring fit for bike rides? Here are six steps to crack your winter training.

Fat bikes are suitable for all types of terrain, regardless of conditions. Sand, snow, mud: with the fat bike you can go anywhere! The key feature of fat bikes are their monstrous tires that range from 3.7” to 5.05”.

Since the human body is composed of about 60% water, it should not be surprising that it is necessary to hydrate it even when following a bike path.

"La Bici della felicità" is a book written by Ludovica "Ladybici" Casellati, founder of Luxury Bike Hotels and of the online magazine Viagginbici.com. This book, published by Sperling & Kupfer, is a practical guide dedicated both to those who ride a bike only occasionally and to the slightly more experienced cyclist, always looking for new routes to follow.

In the last years, more and more travelers are moving by bike: last year the number of cycling tourists who chose private homes and accommodation facilities reached 77,6 million, equivalent to 8,4% of the overall number of tourists in Italy.

We have chosen to debunk some cliches about cycling nutrition. These 7 myths about cyclists diet should be demolished, in our opinion, to really know how to eat well and get maximum performance during a bike ride or a race.

Sometimes we have to ride at night, but can be also nice and a great experience. Cycling at night can also be risky if you are not well equipped, so to ensure safety on the road at night there are some essential accessories to have. Lights The first tip is to have lights, both to […]

2024 will be a year of cycling, great events and excitement. Each month will have many events for cycling enthusiasts who also like to engage in more or less competitive races, in challenges that are above all with themselves. We have collected here those that are now ‘classics’ among the events with bicycles, dedicating a […]

Cesena will host the eighth edition of the Italian Green Road Award 2023 (Cycling Tourism Award),  the award that every year enshrines the best green cycle routes of the Italian regions that promote holidays on two wheels with services aimed at slow tourism. Cesena therefore becomes the focus of a weekend (1-4 June) dedicated at […]

Choices become important in complicated moments such as we are living now. And it is precisely in this stage that health and well-being must be our first priority. If you agree on these two foundamental priciples then you are ready to discover the world of Luxury Bike Hotels. We usually plan weekends and holidays searching […]

1 – Because it’s an economic investment E-bike costs on average a little more than double of a muscular bicycle; it costs as a scooter and a fourth of an utilitarian. The initial cost is important, it’s true, but who purchases an “electric” bike should know that writing off the initial expenses is easy, even […]