Coast to Coast - The Italian Dream.

Cycle from the Adriatic Coast to the beautiful Mediterranean Sea. A challenge of a cycling lifetime through the heart of Tuscany.

There are few things in life that can equal the simple joy of a bike ride. Join us on a ride of a cycle life time as we cycle from the Adriatic coast to the Mediterranean. A cycling holiday that geographically takes you through the heart of Italy. Enjoy the sunrise over the Adriatic Sea as we enjoy coffee overlooking Rimini. We head west through spectacular Tuscany and its rolling hills to discover a land so rich in culture and heritage, with many highlights including cycling through Florence. Our final destination Pisa, is amongst the most iconic place in Italy. A celebratory dinner, al fresco style overlooking the Mediterranean awaits us on our arrival. Superb accommodation, Italian hospitality and a perfectly planned tour awaits those joining us on our coast to coast tour.

  • START LINE: Adriatic Coast
  • FINISH LINE: Mediterranean Coast
  • TOTAL DISTANCE: 400km
  • TOTAL ASCENT: 5,005m
Guided rides
Vineyard tour and wine tasting
Non-rider welcome
Gift bundle
Transfers
Mechanical Support
  • Activity level:         LEVEL 4 – Esperto.
    - Cycling is part of my daily thoughts.
    - I can’t get the Italian mountains and countryside out of my mind.
    - If I could, I would move to Italy and cycle every day and drink coffee.
    - Do wheelies all the time.
  • Duration: 7 days | 6 nights
  • Dates: April 16-22 | May 7-13 | May 20-26 | June 3–9 | June 10-16 | July 1-7 July 8-14 | Aug 20-26 | Sep 9-15 | Sep 16-22 | Oct 1-7 | Oct 15-21
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  • Price from: €2799
  • Single supplement €499
  • Room upgrade available: Yes
  • What's included?
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The Perfect Cycling Holiday

Is this what I’m looking for?  

  • Are you in search of a cycling challenge that allows you to discover roads less ridden.
  • Do you like to enjoy riding in a group and making friends.
  • Do you enjoy exploring new places both on the bike and whilst wandering in the evening through medevil towns.
  • I love stopping for coffee and enjoying fresh cake.
  • Would you like to ride with cool guides and be supremely well looked after by staff.

Magical & Unforgettable

What to look forward to?

  • The achievement of riding across Italy!
  • Taking a photo with you and your bike next to the leaning tower of Pisa.
  • Enjoy a fabulous pizza in the center of Bagno di Romagno surronding by beautful mountains.
  • Cycling your way happy through Tuscany and Umbria.
  • Jumping in the Sea (optional) with new friends before a wonderful dinner celebrating your achievment.

Stages of your Tour

  1. Benvenuti and Leg-Loosener

    30 km, 250m Elevation

    The one of the hallmarks of a great holiday that you feel relaxed from the moment you set foot on foreign soil. Our friendly staff will be on hand to meet you at the airport or the designated meeting point, and transfer you the short distance to the hotel in Rimini overlooking the Adriatic coast. With plenty of time to relax before we hop on the bikes and take a quick spin along the seafront to check bikes and get some fresh air in the lungs. Dinner this evening is served al fresco style overlooking the Adriatic Sea. The perfect start to the perfect holiday.

    Adriatic Coast - Rimini

  2. Rimini - Bagno di Romagna

    74 km, 1200m Elevation

    As is obligatory on all our coast to coast tours, we dip our wheels in the Adriatic coast and take a group photo with the Adriatic as our back ground. With the now familiar face of Fausto as your guide, we hop on the bikes and weave our way out of Rimini into the heart of Emilia Romagna at Bagno. The delightful region is much underrated and the beautiful cycling through rural farm lands and medieval villages make for an idyllic start to the week. Our final destination is the town of the spa town Bagno di Romagna. The hotel Spa no doubt your final call before dinner.

    Bagno di Ramagna

  3. Bagno Romagna Arezzo

    65 km, 1050m Elevation

    Our extraordinary journey continues through the countryside of Emilia Romagna. Today is a challenging day on the bike for both those on the road bike and EBike, we have two climbs to enjoy and are rewarded with spectacular views of Tuscany on reaching the top. As ever with our holidays a relaxed atmosphere and van is always close by for those that wish to catch a ride. Our final destination of the day is Arezzo. The Piazza Grande on the most beautiful squares in Italy. Dinner this evening in a cracking pizzeria under the church tower.

    Arezzo

  4. Arezzo to POGGIBONSI

    90km, 800m Elevation

    This morning we leave Arezzo and head west again to the beautiful Siena. Todays ride is synonymous with the famous strade bianche (white roads) which can be ridden on road, gravel and E-Bikes. On arrival at the hotel there will be time for a shower and enjoy the outdoor pool. As is customary with our coast to coast tours we now allow clients to enjoy the afternoon and evening in Siena exploring at their leisure. The ride the next day also starting slightly later so you can enjoy the magnificent sunrise over the Chianti hills. World class in every way.

    Poggibonsi

  5. Poggibonsi TO San Miniato

    56km, 850m Elevation

    In the late morning we hope back on the bikes for our penultimate day in the saddle. The tour starts with a short climb out of Poggibonsi that allows the most spectacular views of the Tuscany countryside. The ride that follows allows you to discover the best of Tuscany. Cycling through Italy’s
    most beautiful region. It is also much easier than the start of the week and allows you to really take in the scenery. Today we stop for a spot of wine tasting (optional!) and tour of a typical vineyard before we finish the day in This evening’s dinner is enjoyed in a local trattoria.

    San Miniato

  6. San Miniato to Pisa

    66km, 150m Elevation

    You have made it! Well not quite, a healthy breakfast and another sumptuous cappuccino will fire you up for your final and easy day on the bike as we continue our journey west alongside the River Arno. After passing several stunning little villages we arrive in Pisa to take the obligatory photos with the Learning Tower of Pisa in the background. The final 10km of the ride take us slightly downhill to Viareggio. On arrival we dip our wheel in the sea just as we had done 6 days before on the Adriatic coast. Mission complete, you have done it. A ride of a cycling lifetime. This evening’s celebratory meal will be al fresco style overlooking the sun setting on the Mediterranean. A chance to reminisce with new friends about the trip, and who knows maybe think about joining us the following year……….

    Pisa | Viareggio

  7. Departures and arrividerci

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    All good things must come to an end, and this morning we will be happy to assist with transfers for those that are leaving from the airport. Private transfers can also be arranged with prior consultation. So it’s arrividerci from us, see you again soon we hope!

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BIKE HIRE

The perfect cycling holiday requires pedalling 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.

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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.

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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.

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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 3* or 4* accommodation
  • All breakfasts and dinners
  • Fully qualified and experienced guide for the entire trip
  • Fully qualified driver and mechanic for the entire trip
  • Airport Transfers
  • Laundry for cycling kit.
  • Gift Bundle.

What’s not included?

  • Travel Insurance
  • Flights
  • Lunhes
  • All beverages at meal time
 
 

The nuts and Bolts

Useful information about your holiday

Still Undecided?

Here is what our clients say about this tour………

I am just back from an incredible 10 days of riding The Best of Alps and Dolomites tour. I can’t thank Italy Bike Tours enough. These guys day in day out went the extra mile for me and fellow guests. I have made friends I will keep for a lifetime on this trip. The Stelvio was on my bucket list for many years. It didn’t disappoint. I have been with several other operators but never returned. I will be returning to Italy Bike Tours as soon as I can. Thank you Alberto and the team!

Reggie | Best of Alps & Dolomites

Where to meet?

Please arrange to meet us at Bologna Airport around 12:00. 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.

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 Florence airport leaving in the late morning.

Transfer Time

Please consider eating lunch before we collect you from Bologna. The transfer time from Bologna to Rimini is 1:30hr.
Riding in Emilia Romagna & Tuscany

The general road conditions in Emilia Romagna and Tuscany are very good, mostly are quiet with less traffic. The majority of roads in are 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 and Tuscany 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 hotels on this tour have pools and spas so we recommend bringing swimming costumes. The hotels 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 and Tuscany 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.

 

Hotels

Poggibonsi Hotel

Hotel Arezzo

Oxygen Hotel

Hotel Toscana Magnolo

San Miniato

Viareggio

 

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