ITALY CYCLING HOLIDAYS ADVICE
Choosing your route
Choosing your route
Andrew Ross, Cycling Programme Manager for our supplier Exodus:
“If you choose your route carefully, the Dolomites can be a great place for a leisurely and relaxing ride. There are some lovely hotels, the scenery is spectacular and they also take their food and wine very seriously. If you are looking for a challenge I’d recommend the lesser known mountains north of Tuscany, and the coast to coast route from Puglia to Amalfi, which crosses some excellent mountain passes.”
Packing advice
Packing advice
Melanie McAnaw, from our cycling vacation supplier, Headwater:
“Cycling shorts are a must. You can get good, padded under shorts now that fit under normal clothing and play down the nappy effect. Take comfortable clothing – you’re on a relaxed cycling vacation, so Lycra is not essential. Pack lightweight waterproofs that can be pulled out if needed. For the keen cyclist, go for wider cycling sunglasses as they offer complete protection from ‘fly in the eye’. And we always tell guests to pack a cycle helmet; we can’t provide them as we can’t guarantee their history.”
Andrew Ross, Cycling Programme Manager for our supplier Exodus:
“I’d always recommend taking your own saddle and pedals if you’re using a local hire bike. Also pack padded shorts, and a map to properly understand the route (even if on a guided group ride).”
Preparation Tips
Preparation Tips
Andrew Ross, Cycling Programme Manager for our supplier Exodus:
“Do as much training as possible beforehand. The fitter you are the more you can relax during the trip and properly appreciate the experience and where you are cycling. That said, always avoid the temptation to be competitive on the trip; someone will always be the slowest rider and it really doesn’t matter if that is you. A good cycling vacation will always have been designed to allow enough time for most people to complete the rides each day.”
Our Italy cycling Vacations
Cilento and Amalfi Coast cycling vacation, Italy
Rocky ridges set between small picturesque inlets
From
US $1825 to US $2405
8 days
ex flights
Cycling tours in Italy, Dolomites, Lake Garda & Venice
One of Europe's unique mountain landscapes
From
US $1855 to US $1935
8 days
ex flights
Cycling vacation in Umbria, Italy
The peace of Tuscany & Umbria by bicycle
From
US $1549
8 days
ex flights
Pisa to Florence biking vacation, Italy
The highlights of beautiful Tuscany by bike
From
US $1160 to US $1330
8 days
ex flights
Italy biking vacation, Piedmont region
Cycle at a slow pace in the birthplace of slow food
From
€685
7 days
ex flights
Self guided Puglia biking vacation
Cycle the heel of Italy in the sun drenched region of Puglia
From
US $1640 to US $1710
1 days
ex flights
Dolomites winter activity vacation in Italy
Ride across the boot of Italy
From
US $2555 to US $2605
8 days
ex flights
Alpine Cols of the Tour de France
Spectacular cycling route through the Italian and French Alps
From
US $1675 to US $1705
8 days
ex flights
Umbria self guided biking vacation, Italy
Easy cycling across ancient towns and vineyards
From
€690 to €950
7 days
ex flights
Dolomites cycling vacation in Italy
The Dolomites, while avoiding the need to ride up any long climbs
From
US $1785 to US $1935
8 days
ex flights
Biking vacation in Italy and Switzerland
Cycling with the spectacular scenery of the Italian Lakes
From
US $2475 to US $2555
8 days
ex flights
Cycling vacation in the Prosecco Hills, Italy
A great variety of scenic roads and picturesque rolling hills
From
US $1785 to US $1935
8 days
ex flights
Sardinia cycling vacation in Italy
Cycle past abandoned mines and gleaming white beaches
From
US $1985 to US $2245
8 days
ex flights
Tuscany biking vacation through Siena & Chianti, Italy
Cycle the most evocative and romantic landscapes
From
US $1785 to US $1985
8 days
ex flights
Italy cycling vacation, Matera to Lecce
Discover the jewels of Southern Italy from Matera to Lecce
From
€690 to €1660
8 days
ex flights
Matera to Puglia cycle in Italy
Nestled between the Adriatic and Ionian seas
From
US $1785 to US $2015
8 days
ex flights
Sicily cycling vacation in Italy
Ride through Sicily's UNESCO sites of Siracusa, Noto, Modica and Ragusa
From
US $1825 to US $2095
8 days
ex flights
Puglia cycling tour
Reasonable easy cycling. Excellent bikes. Good weather.
From
£1609 to £1739
8 days
inc UK flights
Trieste to Pula cycling tour, self guided
From Trieste to Pula wonderful bike expercience
From
€590 to €760
8 days
ex flights
Italy cycling vacation, Venice & Veneto
Wonderfully easy cycling route exploring the pretty villages
From
£1349 to £1479
9 days
inc UK flights
Italy biking and food vacation, Abruzzo
Experience the ultimate gourmet and cycling adventure
From
€985
6 days
ex flights
Florence to Pisa cycling vacation,
Fall in love with provincial Italy on this cycling adventure
From
US $1965 to US $2160
8 days
ex flights
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Our top Italy cycling Vacation
Cilento and Amalfi Coast cycling vacation, Italy
Rocky ridges set between small picturesque inlets
From
US $1825 to US $2405
8 days
ex flights
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ITALY CYCLING HOLIDAYS TIPS FROM OUR TRAVELLERS
At Responsible Travel, we think the best people to advise our travelers are often... other travelers. They always return from our tours with packing tips, weather reports, ideas about what to do – and opinions about what not to.
We have selected some of the most useful Italy cycling vacation tips that our guests have provided over the years to help you make the very most of your vacation – and the space inside your panniers.
We have selected some of the most useful Italy cycling vacation tips that our guests have provided over the years to help you make the very most of your vacation – and the space inside your panniers.
The whole trip was memorable... Tuscany is one of the most beautiful places we have ever been to.
– Manpreet Annand cycling from Pisa to Florence
"Bring clothes for all weathers. We had one day when we needed sunscreen and a hat, and the next it was freezing rain. It's not a tremendously demanding ride, but you do need to be able to ride 30 miles a day and climb a hill or two." – Wendy Pillar cycling in the Dolomites
"Do some training riding up hills! On two of the days there are very long climbs (and very long descents afterwards). Bring clothes for a wide range of weathers if traveling in April as it can be cool and wet, but when the sun comes out it can also get pretty hot." – Wendy Pillar, cycling in Sicily
"Get some cycling practise in - most of the riding is on quiet roads, although it's still worth getting used to cycling in traffic." – Michelle Bickle, cycling in Umbria
"Do some training riding up hills! On two of the days there are very long climbs (and very long descents afterwards). Bring clothes for a wide range of weathers if traveling in April as it can be cool and wet, but when the sun comes out it can also get pretty hot." – Wendy Pillar, cycling in Sicily
"Get some cycling practise in - most of the riding is on quiet roads, although it's still worth getting used to cycling in traffic." – Michelle Bickle, cycling in Umbria
Be prepared to eat lots of amazing food
– Charlotte Graham cycling in Sardinia
"The whole trip was memorable... Tuscany is one of the most beautiful places we have ever been to. I think the most exciting part of the trip was when we were biking to Pisa and got our first glimpse of the leaning tower. It was so surreal!" – Manpreet Annand cycling from Pisa to Florence
"Be prepared to eat lots of amazing food, pack a swimsuit." – Charlotte Graham cycling in Sardinia
"All of the services and accommodations were wonderfully done by small local groups and families." – John Holder, cycling in Umbria
"Be prepared to eat lots of amazing food, pack a swimsuit." – Charlotte Graham cycling in Sardinia
"All of the services and accommodations were wonderfully done by small local groups and families." – John Holder, cycling in Umbria
More about Italy cycling
The best time to go on a cycling vacation in Italy is May or September although the further south you cycle the longer the season extends.
Cycling and Italy have been linked long before Signore Wiggo took to his trike and if you’re looking to find out more then read our Italy cycling vacations travel guide and really put your pedals through their paces.
If you’ve always fancied a cycling vacation in Italy but didn’t know where to start then don’t panic! Our Italy cycling vacations map and highlights page has destination and bike route information from the lagoons of Venice to the glittering Amalfi Coast.
Cycling vacations in Italy come in all shapes and sizes, from relaxing foodie tours to challenging mountain rides.
Although Italy’s Amalfi Coast has long been a haven for glitz and glamour, it’s also provided cyclists with some of the world’s most scenic coastal rides.
Cycling in Puglia has a lot to recommend it: the heel of Italy’s boot is flat, as well as dry and sunny.
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