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Bike tourism is an enjoyable way to experience an active form of vacationing, is for all ages. Everyone has the possibility to get to know this fascinating way of traveling.
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Gravel bike
Description Prices The Gravel bikes are very versatile, they allow you to easily tackle different types of terrain, they are the ideal way to accompany you both on the road and on the dirt road. They are light, snappy but also robust bicycles, capable of giving their best everywhere. – Carbon frame – schimano ultegra […]
Promo – RIDING BIKES IN WINTER -30%
From November 15th to February 15th an exceptional 30% discount on bike rental for all our customers! We have many types of bicycles available, from the Slow bike to Race bikes and oher types of bikes like vintage bike and off-road bikes. View bicycles on promotion
ROAD BIKE – ROAD ENDURANCE BIKE
Description Prices This race bike is made for traveling on paved streets. Its fundamental characteristics are its light weight and aerodynamics, thanks to which, the bike can reach very high speeds. If velocity is a must for your cycling trips, our race bike is a perfect companion for your adventures. PRICES 1 day 2dd – […]
MOUNTAINBIKE KIDS
Description Prices True bikes and MTBs, perfectly created for children, even the smallest ones, so that they can have fun cycling with ease and safety thanks to regulated components and a light frame perfect for them. PRICES 1 day 2dd – 5dd 6dd – 12dd 13dd + Bike 10,00€ 6,00€ / dd 5,00€ / dd […]
MOUNTAIN BIKE – MTB
Description Prices Mountain bikes are made to go off road for both climbs and slopes. To be able to deal with these roads, they are equipped with wheels with a bigger diameter compared to street bikes, and this gives them more grip on rough roads. Many cycling tourists appreciate this type of bike due to […]
TREKKING BIKE
Description Prices These are bike that can be used on both street and off road terrain. Hybrid bikes are ideal for tourism by bike: a perfect compromise between a race bike and a mountain bike. It’s perfect for long trips. Many cycling tourists choose hybrid bikes because it can carry baggage and is more comfortable […]
E-MOUNTAIN BIKE
Description Prices THE E-MOUNTAIN BIKE is the new WAY TO ENJOY BIKING. It allows you to explore challenging and long-term routes even when you are not fully trained. You will appreciate the breathtaking surroundings without feeling any gap between you and whoever is fitter than you, just pure fun. Bike tourism is an enjoyable way […]
E-Bike Trekking
Description Prices Electric bicycles for trekking help to tackle challenging and long-lasting routes, even without adequate physical preparation. The electric bicycle reduces the gap with those who are more prepared, in order to appreciate the tour, without lasting too much effort. PRICES 1 day 2dd – 5dd 6dd – 12dd 13dd + Bike 50,00€ 45,00€ […]
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KALKHOFF E-TREKKING
Trekking E-Bike – new bike available for hire. Available for rental the Kalkhoff electric trekking bicycle. The e-trekking bike is perfect for long bike rides. The batteries provide more than sufficient support for journeys up to 200 km.
izalco max 2018 – light road bike
New bicycle available for rental. Extremely light road bike for street racing. The Izalco Max chassis weighs just 750 grams. Equipped with a gearbox ultegra R8000, carbon cosmic wheels and Continental tires.
FOCUS ROAD PARALANE ENDURANCE BICYCLE
New bicycle available for rental. An endurance bicycle with a lightweight carbon frame. The endurance geometry designed for long hikes and the frame of the comfort-oriented chassis allow you to have a good time riding the bike.
Focus race – road bicycle
New bicycle available for rental. Road bicycle for road cyclists who love speed and enjoy competitions. Carbon frame internal wiring and carbon fork, Shimano 5800 105 gearbox, Shimano R8000, Shimano safe wheels and Continental tires.
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BIKE AND WINE. BIKE TOURS ON LUCCA’S SURROUNDING HILLS
Enjoying the charming countryside, the tour starts from the city of Lucca, taking us to the lush neighbouring hills, from where we will admire the local villages with their typical farmhouses. We will stop in the delightful wine hamlet of Montecarlo and then proceed to the impressive Oak which inspired the story of Pinocchio! The […]
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CINQUE TERRE NATIONAL PARK – VIA DELL’AMORE (Romantic Route)
Departure from the hotel at 7 a.m. with 2 minibuses carrying people and bikes to MONTEROSSO (CINQUE TERRE). The bike tour will start on the coast road along the Cinque Terre National Park with stops in many fascinating spots overlooking the magnificent environment where you can take a photo or enjoy an excellent expresso. Stopovers: […]
Eroica 2016 – retro bike event
By vintage bike crossing the Tuscan landscapes: traditions, good food and great wine. eroica.it L’Eroica is a cycling event which started as “celebration of cycling on the road with its history and its values”. It has been held since 1997 in the province of Siena, which specifically recalls the cycling of the past, with routes […]
BIKE WEDDING
Bike Hire for Weddings If you love bicycles and want them to be part of your special day, we can decorate them for you to add to your unique memories. More information
EROICA 2014 – retro bike event
Our “Stand Tuscanybiking” at Eroica 2014 Gaiole in Chianti Gaiole in Chianti
EROICA – retro bike event
Eroica www.eroica.it The Eroica is a vintage bike race that has been held every year since 1997 in the Siena area. It evokes bygone eras of cycling on gravel roads, with participants riding vintage bikes and wearing retro clothing. It is usually held on the first Sunday of October. The race is open to all, […]
NORDIC WALKING
The benefits of Nordic Walking in Tuscany We are fans of out-door sport and we would like to propose this Finnish discipline. It lets you train and admire your surroundings “step after step”. The philosophy of Nordic Walking is the same as cycling, that is, slow travel: enjoying a leisurely trip, coming into contact with […]
AND FOR KIDS?
Out-door sports even for children! Kids just want to have fun! Our partner, “Freestyle Valico”, helps us to organize events of pure fun for kids of all ages. The sports that can be done are: Tennis, Beach Tennis, Soccer, Track and other outdoor activities, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Fitness. Visit their site: www.ilvalico.com Let’s have […]
TRAINING CAMP
Let’s train together If the objective is to train and keep yourself in shape, we can do it together and have fun at the same time. Training camp means…Getting to know each other and training in new and interesting places. Creating and maintaining team spirit helps you to be motivated, and have fun while training. […]
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Abetone: round trip our Apennine mountains
Departure from Lucca, Piazza della Stazione (Piazza Ricasoli) to the town of Abetone – on the Tuscan Apennines, 1400 m above sea level. Abetone, originally a custom post on the main road from the Grand Duchy of Tuscany and the Duchy of Modena, is situated in the heart of the Pistoia hillside from where you […]
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PADULE DI FUCECCHIO, VINCI AND LEONARDO
The Fucecchio Marshes (Padule di Fucecchio) is the largest Italian inland marsh which lies between the provinces of Firenze and Pisa and is a natural reserve under the management of the Centre of Research, Promotion and Documentation. Departing from Ponte Buggianese, the tour proceeds to the Padule di Fucecchio and up to the hamlet of […]
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THE PIZZORNE PLATEAU – FROM BRANCOLI
Departure from Lucca, Piazza della Stazione (Piazza Ricasoli) The Pizzorne Plateau is a mountain area located in the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines north of Lucca where the average height is about 850-900 m above sea level with some peaks reaching over 1000 m. Many well signaled tracks cross the Plateau connecting the typical villages in the area […]
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VIA FRANCIGENA EXCURSION FOR TRAINED CYCLISTS
Itinerary: Altopascio the town of the typical saltless bread, the routes of wine and olive oil, San Baronto (the climb for cyclists) This part of the Via Francigena includes Altopascio, with the headquarters of the National “Città del Pane” Association – a total of 50 Italian Municipalities which enhance their typical bread protecting and promoting […]
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Versilia: sun, sea and beautiful women
Sport excursion The route on the Tuscan coast in the Versilia area is equipped with a cycleway which honours the memory of Fausto Coppi, the Italian speed, climb and fatigue champion! The Versilia cycleway is almost totally flat and can be crossed in total relaxation, alongside the seafront and admiring the famous seaside resorts from […]
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Monte Serra in the Apennines
Monte Serra is the highest peak amongst the Monti Pisani, 917 m a.s.l., from its height among the luxurious vegetation you can admire the scenery of the entire central-northern Tuscan coast, right out to some of the islands off the coast on clear days! Being between the Plain of Pisa and that of Lucca, Monte […]
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WWF OASI
The nature trail winding through the WWF Oasis of the Bientina marshes offers unforgettable moments of amazement and wonder that calm the mind and make one reflect on the millenary history of mankind’s integration with the enclosing nature in this wilderness. You will see the typical habitat of these unique wetlands, still preserved, to be […]
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LUCCA – PISA BY BICYCLE
Bike excursion from Lucca to Pisa: We leave the city of Lucca by bike and riding alongside the Serchio river we reach the center of Pisa. It is an easy route, mainly on the plain, crossing the countryside. The course of the river winds through the enchanting valleys where nature manifests its richness. Cycling up […]
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Cycling among Vineyards and Olive Groves
We will start by enjoying the wonderful sight of the city of Lucca from the ancient walls enclosing it, just halfway around and then onto the cycleway reaching the Serchio River Park. On to the San Pietro Bridge in the town of Nave, through the Sant’Alessio district, famous for its “cannellino” small white beans and […]
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Lucca, Pinocchio’s Great Oak tree, Montecarlo
We leave Lucca by bicycle following dirt roads alongside the Serchio river through the land filled with vineyards and olive groves, through to Ponte a Moriano, the Ville Lucchesi (namely: Oliva Grabau, Reale and Torrigiani) and Camigliano (Le 4 Mura) reaching San Martino in Colle. This is where “Il Quercione” is located: said to have […]