Cycling and Italy are intrinsically linked with a flash of green, white and red adorning apparel the world over to signify the eternal bond between chic style and two wheels. There’s just something about feeling the road, every lump and bump, of watching vineyards roll by, without windows, that allows you to understand what makes Italians tick. You just don’t get that in a car, or on two legs; it’s that added freedom that sets cyclists apart from the pack. Cycling as part of a small group lets you appreciate the social side of Italy, both on and off the saddle. Tailor made tours offer the freedom to explore under your own steam to create unique experiences, ones that you’ll never want to forget. From Venice and Turin to Puglia and Amalfi, via Tuscany and Umbria, no matter where you are, the wine and the pasta always tastes better in Italy, and we think you’ll find the cycling does too.

Find out more in our Italy cycling vacation travel guide.

If you enjoy the social side of cycling, being able to switch off slightly thanks to the reassurance of cycling with a leader who knows the language, the points of interest and the best places to eat, then small group cycling in Italy may well be your thing. On the other hand, if you prefer to cycle at your own pace, enjoy reading route notes and following a map, but also quite like the thought of your luggage ready and waiting for you at the next hand-picked, small hotel, then, you’ve guessed it, tailor made cycling tours in Italy are probably going to put the most air in your tyres.