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”.
Bike Itineraries
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.