Treasure on Two Wheels
Luxurious accommodation and fabulous riding on the Italian Riviera. The essence of Italy on two wheels.
There are many appetites to satisfy when choosing your next cycling holiday. Many boxes to tick and thirsts to quench. Very often the best and most memorable holidays are spent discovering unknown places and riding on roads less ridden. Our ‘Treasure on Two Wheels’ tour combines astonishing landscapes and world class cuisine all from one single location overlooking the Adriatic coast. Enjoy the hospitality of our friends at the Palace Hotel where good service is in their DNA. Discover a land blessed with the finest architecture, medieval castles and of course which is synonymous with Marco Pantani. This is a holiday that takes you away from the city and mass tourism and into a world of seemingly endless quiet roads to ride and explore. So join us for the cycling adventure of a lifetime.
Guided Rides
Olive Oil Tasting
Non-riders Welcome
Sunset Strolls
Transfers
Mechanical Support
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Activity level:
LEVEL 2 – Gentilissimo
- I ride my bike most weeks back home. - I enjoy chatting and stoping to take in the view when riding. - The best part of my ride is the coffee stop. - I can’t do a wheelie yet. - Duration: 7 days | 6 nights
- Dates 2024: April 22 - 28 | May 02 - 08 | June 10 - 16 | June 20 - 26 | July 22 - 28 | Sep 09 - 15 | Sep 23 - 2 | Oct 03 - 0| Oct 09 - 15| Oct 21 - 27
- Can't see the perfect one? Request dates here.
- Price from: €3299
- Single supplement €699
- Room upgrade available: Yes
- What's included?
The Perfect Cycling Holiday
Is this what I’m looking for?
- Are you interested in exploring undiscovered Emilia Romagna on and off the bike?
- This is a cycling holiday for riders of all abilities.
- Do you enjoy great food and fine wines in the company of interesting people?
- Are you in search of a hassle free cycling holiday - which is guided and supported by world-class staff?
- Yes - we have E-Bikes for those that would like a little help along the way!
Magical & Unforgettable
What to look forward to?
- Fabulous accomodation and a warm Italian welcome.
- Daily rides to be enjoyed and not endured.
- Learn about how olive oil is made.
- Enjoy a fabulous vineyard tour and wine tasting.
- The very best coffee a man or women can ever wish for!
Stages of your Tour
Welcome to Italy
25 km | 100 mt Elevation
On arrival at the airport you will be met by one of our friendly staff and transferred to our amazing hotel in Milano Marittima, the luxury beach resort on the coast of beautiful Emilia-Romagna. The 5 star Palace Hotel, situated next to seafront, is the perfect place to ride from, relax and unwind after long travel. For those hiring bikes, we will do a bike fit and make any adjustments that maybe necessary. Fitting pedals, lights, saddles etc is our work and not yours! Before dinner we will all meet for a welcome cocktail with our staff, and introduce you to the exquisite Romagnolo sparkling wines. Dinner will be in the beautiful setting of the hotel, where we will sample some of the Emilia-Romagna specialties.
Milan Marittima
RAVENNA
60 km | 180m elevation.
After a peaceful night’s sleep and amazing breakfast it’s time for our first highlight of the trip! We will head to stunning Ravenna, once the Byzantine capital and home to 9 UNESCO world heritage sites. The magnificence of its mosaics will leave you breathless - and with a stiff neck!
Riding through the beautiful pinewoods in the ‘Foce del Bevano’ natural reserve and along canals with typical local fishing sheds, we will admire the Basilica di Classe and its marvelous mosaics. In Ravenna there is plenty of time to stroll around the centre and explore the truly spectacular Unesco sites. This is your chance to see an underwater mosaic in one of the amazing churches! Not to be missed, a typical lunch with ‘piadina’ at the famous CadeBe’ eatery. After taking in some great food we ride back to our hotel four some free time, in the excellent Spa or the lovely beach club. If you wish to suck in more of the beauties of Ravenna, feel free to do so and hop on the brand new train back to Milano Marittima!
Milan Marittima
LONGIANO LOOP
66 km | 300m elevation
Today is a mix of nature, history, culture, and gastronomic delights, framed by beautiful views of the coast. We will ride on a quiet network of country roads, a legacy of the ancient Roman road tracks, to the medieval village Longiano with its beautiful 12th century Malatestian Castle. Enjoy the spectacular view over the Adriatic coast here! We’ll have lunch at a lovely trattoria with a view, after which we ride to the historic Turchi farm for a unique olive oil tasting. For those who like to dive deeper into history Longiano has some small but very nice museums.
A relaxing ride back to the coast takes us to Cesenatico, the town of cycling legend Marco Pantani. Enjoy a stroll along the utterly charming Leonardo da Vinci port channel, a sneak-peek into the Pantani museum, or explore the Maritime museum, the only floating museum in Italy!
Milan MarittimaVERUCCHIO
60 kM | 400m elevation.
Before hopping on our bikes in Rimini, some important Roman remains like the Tiberius bridge are waiting to show us their splendour. As we’ll see, Rimini is also the home town of famous film director Federico Fellini… A short ride takes us to Sant’Arcangelo, a stunning medieval hilltop village where time stands still. The village was built on network of mysterious tufa caves, which is quite peculiar, as we will see! Going on you will notice that every hilltop has its medieval village with a castle, and we picked the best for you: Verucchio, city of art and wine! You will feel like biking in a painting by Piero della Francesca.
No visit to Verucchio is complete without a lunch at the famous Oste del Castello, with breathtaking views over the area. For those who wish to challenge their legs a little more, our guide will take you to San Leo, a true gem situated on an enormous rock and accessible only through a road carved into the rock. We will pedal back to our hotel along scenic little hill roads, with plenty time to relax before we set off to dinner in a truly magic venue…
Milan Marittima
CESENA
65 km | 100m elevation.
Following the river Savio on a fabulous cycle path, we will cross the Etruscan salt ponds in Cervia where we may spot some pink flamingos, keep your cameras ready for some amazing pictures!
On the hill adjacent to Cesena another stunning Malatestiana fortress invites us to admire the views from here. The fortress was designed by Leonardo da Vinci again. Cesena is a lovely historic town, with plenty squares and little shops to discover during a relaxed stroll around. We will recommend a few delicious lunch spots for every taste. Back in our hotel enjoy the lovely spa or beach club, and why not indulge yourself in some shopping in the high-end boutiques?Dinner will be in a nearby countryside ‘agriturismo’, a haven of good food and superb hospitality.
Milan MarittimaFAENZA
45 km | 700m elevation.
Today’s ride is relatively short but with great landscape variety. After a transfer we start from Faenza, the city of ceramics (some lovely craft shops to be visited) and after a few kilometres we will be surrounded completely by the magic of the peaceful Romagna hills. As we pass through the ‘Chalk Vein Park’ a few challenging ascents await us, but what rewarding spectacular views we can enjoy here!
This area is famous with photographers for the particularity of the landscape! In the stunning village Brisighella, built on three chalk outcrops, enjoy a walk around the medieval centre, and admire the ‘Donkey Alley’, an elevated road famous for its extraordinary architecture, as it supplied cover to the many carts and donkeys which used it in the past. The Brisighella area boosts a particular quality of olive oil, in fact it has its own classification. We won’t miss a chance to tase this fantastic olive oil at the outdoor oil museum.
Tonight is our last dinner, dedicated to the fabulous local fish specialties. The intimate setting, a fisherman’s former hut on the pier is sure to create the most memorable of evenings as we reflect on a week of friendship and toast La Bella Italia.
Milan Marittima
SUNRISE RIDE & DEPARTURES
15 km | 50m elevation.
All things come to an end, but what an end! for those who wish, we will ride into the pinewoods with their unique atmosphere, and then hop on a canoe towards the salt ponds for a whole different sunrise experience!
After coming back to our hotel for a refreshing shower and check-out, it is time to say our farewells. If you are not staying to further explore this lovely area, your guides will be happy to help you arrange your transportation to the airport or the train station - safe travels!
Home
BIKE HIRE
The perfect cycling holiday requires pedaling on the perfect bike. So should you not wish to bring your own bike with you we have a number of beautiful bikes that you can hire at very reasonable prices. If you are not sure what is the perfect bike for you then fire as a mail and we will be delighted give you some expert advice. You can find more information about our bikes below. And yes you can buy our bikes if you fall in love with them!
Colnago 3V - the perfect road bike to hire on our more challenging cycling holidays. Lightweight, aerodynamic and above and great handling.
COLNAGO V3
COMPONENTS:
- Shimano 105 12 Speed Di2 Drivetrain (50/34 Chainset and 11-34 Cassette)
- Fulcrum Racing 600 Wheelset
- Pirelli P7 Sport 28mm Tyres
- Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc Brakes (160mm rotors)
- Selle Italia Novus Boost Evo Flow saddle
- (Sizes: XXS(42S), XS(45S), S(48S), M(50S), L(52S), XL(54S), XXL(56S), XXXL(58S))
3T Primo - in our opinion 3T make the worlds finest gravel bikes. The Primo offers clients the very best in handling and comfort. If you love riding gravel you will love the 3T Primo.
3T PRIMO GRAVEL
COMPONENTS:
- SRAM Rival Mechanical 1 x 11 Speed Drivetrain (42T Chainset and 11-42T Cassette)
- Fulcrum Rapid Red 900 Wheelset
- Pirelli Cinturato 35mm Gravel Tyres
- SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc Brakes (160mm rotors)
- WTB SL8 saddle
- (Sizes: S, M, L, XL)
Guerciotti Brera Touring ION - the ideal bike for guest looking for a little assistance when riding. The flat handle bars perfect for clients looking for maximum comfort.
GUERCIOTTI BRERA TOURING ION
COMPONENTS:
- SRAM NX Mechanical 1 x 11 Speed Drivetrain (40T Chainset and 11-42T Cassette) URSUS Orion Disc Wheelset
- Challenge Gravel Grinder 42mm Tyres
- SRAM Guide Rival Hydraulic Levers and SRAM Rival Caliper Disc Brakes (160mm rotors)
- Electric Polini E-P3 250 watt motor, with 70 N/m maximum torque
- 500 wh battery with 220 km range in assist mode
- DPV Touring saddle
- (Sizes: S, M)
Guerciotti Navir ION - loved by clients that enjoy the challenge of riding some of our more challenging tours. Assistant road bikeS are a real ‘game changer’.
What’s included?
- 6-nights 5* accommodation
- All breakfasts
- 6 Dinners
- Experienced team of professionals
- Guided rides
- Olive oil tasting
- Support vehicle
- IBT gift bundle
- City taxes
What’s not included?
- Travel Insurance
- Flights
- Bike hire
- Beverages at mealtimes other than water and coffee
- Lunches
The nuts and Bolts
Useful information about your holiday
Still Undecided?
Thank you guys for the most memorable tour. Above all else we made invaluable memories which keeps us going for the next year.The bikes food and the great routes need a special mention . Thanks John Alberto Carlo and Matt., you guys were just fantastic making this the most memorable ever.See you next year in Tuscany
Jonathan | Tuscany 2022
| Where to meet? |
Please arrange to meet us at Bologna Airport around 14:00. 24 hours before meeting we will contact you via WhatsApp to confirm the name of staff meeting you. Alternative transfers can be arranged but will incur a cost. |
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| Drop off location? |
Following the conclusion of the tour we will assist you with planning and booking of onward travel. We will run one transfer to Bologna airport leaving in the late morning. |
| Transfer time |
Please consider eating lunch before we collect you from Bologna. The transfer time from Bologna to the Milano Marritima is 1:30hr. |
| Riding in Emilia Romagna |
The general road conditions in Emilia Romagna are good, mostly are quite with less traffic. The majority of roads in Emilia Romagnaare tarmac but we will also be riding on some gravel roads - they are in good condition and can be enjoyed on both a road, gravel or E-Bike. |
| Cuisine |
The food as one may expect in Emilia Romagna is excellent - some might say the best in Italy, there are a lot of local specialities that you can look forward to enjoying. Restaurants now cater for both vegan and vegetarians. Homemade local wines and beer a must to try. |
| Hotel facilities |
The hotel on this tour has a pool so we recommend bringing swimming costumes. The hotel also have good wifi and bar service. All our hotels have air conditioning. Hotels may charge extra for the use of these facilities. |
| Private tours & groups |
We welcome the opportunity to discuss with you a private tour should you be in a group of more than six people. The private tour allows you to choose dates and personalise the itinerary according to your requirements. |
| Weather |
The weather in Emilia Romagna is excellent 9 months a year. It can be hot in July and August and those that prefer to ride in cooler conditions should consider joining us in April, May, September or October. Ride times maybe adjusted to take in to account extreme weather events. |
| What happens next? |
Are you thinking about joining us? You probably have some questions! There are a number of ways to contact us, email is best, we will reply within 24 hours. You can also find a contact form at the bottom of this page. |
Hotel
Palace Hotel Milano Montinma, Emilia-Romagna
Get In Touch
If you would prefer to give us a call and talk cycling and Italy please WhatsApp us on the number below and we will arrange a call back.
ITA: +39 320 638 4713
Or you can chat to us online also by clicking the button at bottom right of page.
Drop us a direct email to info@italybiketours.com
