Rome to Turin - ITALY 2015

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Rome to Turin - ITALY 2015
The Classic Italian Ride
Thursday 02 July, 2015 to Tuesday 14 July, 2015
Wake up in beautiful Italian accommodation and enjoy a relaxed breakfast before mounting your treadlie and
heading off with your new cyclist friends. We have recommended meeting points up the road for your morning tea
and lunch stops so that you can cycle with other riders of the same speed if you wish, or go at your own pace,
navigating by chalk arrows on the ground, or a GPS if you have one. You will also see a support vehicle 2-5 times
per day as they drive the route to ensure cyclist safety.
Tour participants should aim to be able to cycle at 20-25kph on flat terrain. We expect a normal day's cycling to
finish between 2-5pm where we then have the afternoon and long summer evenings to explore the village or relax
at the hotel. An evening meal is often provided, leaving other evenings for your choice of meal and restaurants.
We usually arrange the evening meal in our accommodation or close-by where our local guides direct us to the
best culinary eateries. In the evenings you may relax in your room or socialise with some of the other riders and
locals in the town or at our accommodation. After dinner enjoy the nightlife in this fascinating country or relax in the
comfort of your hotel.
Location
Rome
Distance
Date
B
L
D
A
NA
Thu 2 July 2015
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Y
Y
Rome to Anguillara Sabazia
63km
Fri 3 July 2015
Y
--
Y
Y
Anguillara Sabazia to Tuscania
79km
Sat 4 July 2015
Y
--
Y
Y
Tuscania to San Quirico d Orcia
108km
Sun 5 July 2015
Y
--
--
Y
San Quirico d Orcia to San Gimignano
102km
Mon 6 July 2015
Y
--
--
Y
San Gimignano to Lucca
93km
Tue 7 July 2015
Y
--
Y
Y
NA
Wed 8 July 2015
Y
--
--
Y
Lucca to Aulla
105km
Thu 9 July 2015
Y
--
Y
Y
Aulla to Salsomaggiore
121km
Fri 10 July 2015
Y
--
--
Y
Salsomaggiore to Castello di San Gaudenzio
126km
Sat 11 July 2015
Y
--
Y
Y
Castello di San Gaudenzio to Asti
98km
Sun 12 July 2015
Y
--
Y
Y
Asti to Turin
77km
Mon 13 July 2015
Y
--
--
Y
NA
Tue 14 July 2015
Y
--
--
--
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Lucca REST DAY
Turin
Total distance cycled
972km
Average daily distance
97km
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Meal and accom inclusions noted as B, L, D, A (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Accom)
Rome — NA — Thu 2 July 2015 — - - D A
Day 1 (Pre Tour). Highlights: Rome
Arrive a few days early to visit the eternal city - with more than enough monuments, ruins and small streets to visit
we highly recommend spending a few days here before the ride. When in Rome, do as the Romans do and like
most other travellers, visit St Peters Basilica, Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums, all part of this structural
marvel, the dome beautified by Michelangelo. The Colosseum is another Italian treasure, its size and history is
fascinating, where you can sit down and try to imagine the scene of many deadly gladiatorial and wild animal duals
to the death, amid the roar of the crowd. The Pantheon, built around AD118-125 and the Piazza is
spectacular. Maybe hire a bike or be shown the best of Rome with a local guided tour company.
Tonight you are welcomed in with an evening dinner to meet the crew and your fellow cyclists joining you on the
ride.
Rome to Anguillara Sabazia — 63km — Fri 3 July 2015 — B - D A
Day 2. Highlights: Ride along the Tiber River
Our ride out of Rome takes us on a 20km bike path along the Tiber River from the Vatican. Enjoy the views of this
great city as the landscape will change dramatically as we move away from the hustle and bustle, into the green
lanes and fields towards Tuscany.
Anguillara Sabazia to Tuscania — 79km — Sat 4 July 2015 — B - D A
Day 3. Highlights: Tuscania
Today we head north past fishing villages, quaint little cottages and lovely architecture, to Tuscania, on the coast of
the Tyrrhenian Sea. Dinner together tonight.
Tuscania to San Quirico d Orcia — 108km — Sun 5 July 2015 — B - - A
Day 4. Highlights: Pedal the Val d'Orcia valley.
We pedal across the 'Tuscia' today, a remote part of Italy that formed the southern part of Etruria (the heartland of
the native inhabitants of this region - the Etruscans). This is a horizontal landscape made up of layers of previously
airborne volcanic ash. We pedal by and through several ancient, inactive volcanoes, specifically that of Lake
Bolsena, today a popular summer destination for families seeking nice lake beaches. Our ride takes us along the
ancient Roman road 'Cassia' as we wind our way into one of Italy's most picturesque valleys, the Val d'Orcia, a
UNESCO World Heritage site so named for the interaction between humans and landscape. Our destination is San
Quirico d'Orcia, perched on the northern edge of the valley and so affording a fantastic view over the dry rolling hills
lined with classic Tuscan cypress trees. Our hotel has a stunning swimming pool with a great view over the valley.
San Quirico d Orcia to San Gimignano — 102km — Mon 6 July 2015 — B - - A
Day 5. Highlights: San Gimignano and it's medieval towers
We'll pedal north toward Siena today, along the famous (or infamous!) Tuscan hills. Gear down and spin and you'll
be up and down these hills in no time! We're skirting the big city of Siena to reach the smaller town of San
Gimignano, picturesque for its historic towers that dot the horizon as we approach town. Our hotel is just 1km
outside of town with a lovely swimming pool in which to relax after the day's ride. There is a pathway for those who
want to walk into town which is definitely worth it.
San Gimignano to Lucca — 93km — Tue 7 July 2015 — B - D A
Day 6. Highlights: Walled city of Lucca, vineyards of Tuscany
We continue north along the vineyards of Tuscany and wheat fields full of poppies. Our destination is Lucca, a
wonderful medieval town that still retains an intact 17th century wall. Late this afternoon we with gather for a special
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'happy hour' aperitivo in Piazza Anfiteatro with some wine tasting and a good selection of food which will serve as
an early dinner, giving you time this evening to check out the historic old town or retire to your room for an early
night, ready for a day of exploration tomorrow.
Lucca REST DAY — NA — Wed 8 July 2015 — B - - A
Day 7. Highlights: Enjoy Lucca, or take a side trip to Pisa, Puccini concert
Rest day. Lucca was a Roman town and one of medieval Italy's most prosperous city-states. Today, Lucca retains
its medieval charm with its small shops and sidewalk cafes. Take a day to relax, or if you feel the urge we can
organize a trip to Pisa for a visit to the leaning tower. Tonight there is a wonderful opportunity to take in a very
special concert of Giacomo Puccini's music featuring an array of world-renowned singers and pianists presenting
recitals and opera selections, all in a beautiful and stunning San Giovanni Basilica in the heart of Lucca.
Lucca to Aulla — 105km — Thu 9 July 2015 — B - D A
Day 8. Highlights: Pedal the foothills of the Appennines
We ride into the foothills of the Apennine Mountains. We'll spend a good part of the day in the Garfagnana, a vast
chestnut forest north of Lucca. Dinner together tonight.
Aulla to Salsomaggiore — 121km — Fri 10 July 2015 — B - - A
Day 9. Highlights: Cross into Italy's culinary heartland, Emilia Romagna
We have flirted with Italy's Apennine Mountains for four days now without crossing them. Well, today we head up
and over to the north side of the Apennines. We leave 'Mediterranean Italy' and head into the Po Valley which
enjoys a more subcontinental climate.
Salsomaggiore to Castello di San Gaudenzio — 126km — Sat 11 July 2015 — B - D A
Day 10. Highlights: Rolling hills and flat riding, beautiful restored castle hotel
We ride through the foothills of the 'Oltre Po Pavese' south of the Po River through the foothills of the Apennine
Mountains and out onto the flat Po Valley. Our hotel tonight is a restored castle. Dinner together tonight.
Castello di San Gaudenzio to Asti — 98km — Sun 12 July 2015 — B - D A
Day 11. Highlights: Enter Piemonte Region, bicycle through wine country
We follow the flat Po Valley for the most part today on our way to Asti, Piemonte - one of Italy's most up and
coming wine regions where vineyards produce many of the famous Piemonte wines, including Barbera d'Asti and
Asti Spumante. Tonight we have a special farewell dinner including wine tasting to celebrate our tour through Italy.
Asti to Turin — 77km — Mon 13 July 2015 — B - - A
Day 12. Highlights: arrive in Turin - home of the Savoy family
Our final ride is relatively short today and it takes us into Turin, the seat of the House of Savoy and the first capital
of a unified Italy beginning in 1861. What a tour! Accommodation is included tonight to allow you time to relax and
enjoy a look around Turin this afternoon and tomorrow if you wish.
Turin — NA — Tue 14 July 2015 — B - - Day 13. Highlights: Turin
If you are leaving the tour here, thank you for sharing the good times with us and buon viaggio!
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