Bike Touring Italy
BIKE TOURING IN ITALY
After the pandemic a few years ago, the way of travel has changed for many, but for those that enjoy riding bicycles there has been a renaissance occurring. COVID stopped travel to Italy in 2020 and most of 2021, but prior to that Italy had already started devoting more time to develop better, green-friendly travel options. Cycling has always been a passion for italians, and now the country is making an effort to expand bike paths and routes throughout the peninsula. These routes, combined with the Classic Climbs of the Italian Alps and Dolomites, make a perfect destination to enjoy great rides, history, food and wine, and local culture.
HOW TO EXPLORE ITALY BY BICYCLE
- Multi-day Road Bike Touring - Riding to one destination from another, these are classic guided and self guided tours.
- Using the bike to explore the Tourist Attractions - Many cities are now getting more bicycle friendly and there are bike sharing programs or daily rentals. You can take advantage of these options instead of using the city bus, or just enjoy biking as a way to extend your touring footprint.
- Classic Bike Climbs to Challenge your fitness - Some of the best climbs are in the Dolomites and Alps. And throughout Italy there are several bike climbs that have been part Bike Racing History.
- Exploring by E-bike - Electric bikes are getting more and more popular and, due to Italy's hilly nature, they are a great option to explore some areas you might not otherwise feel comfortable riding.
- Mountain Biking - Not just road biking but there are lots of great Mountain Bike destinations. Also, all the ski resorts have the lifts working in summer to carry hikers and bikers up to explore the trails.
BEST REGIONS TO BIKE TOUR ITALY
Bike Touring and cycling tourism are getting better developed throughout Italy. But not all regions are equal in quality route options of rides and support structures for bike riders. There are several regions that have been historically popular for cyclists.
Bike Tour Tuscany
Bike Tour Veneto
Bike Trentino-Alto Adige
PLANNING YOUR BIKE TOUR IN ITALY
Bike Paths in Italy
Bike Routes
Dolomites Classic Climbs
Alps Classic Climbs
Prealps Classic Climbs
Wine Roads of Italy
Mountain Bike Garda
Mountain Bike Dolomites
NEED HELP PLANNING YOUR ITALian VACATION?
Italy is one of the most diverse places in the world to visit, but there is more to the country then Venice, Florence, Rome, Cinque Terre and a couple of other top attractions. If you plan your days well, and understand how to move around within the country, you can get a great cost effective vacation full of activity, history, culture, and great food and wine. Contact us to get the insights to travel in Italy. We offer:
- Travel Consultant - book time online for a web chat to answer your questions about traveling in Italy.
- Travel Planning - for when you need help outlining and planning your adventure in Italy
- Scheduled Tours - each month we lead a scheduled tour for those looking to join a small group to explore.
- Travel support: Bike Touring - routes, bike rental, bag transfers. Walking/Hiking Tours - routes, bag transfers.
- Booking assistance and suggested contacts.