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In Brief

 

 

 

 

 

 

This beautiful and unspoilt region of Italy comprises the Adriatic and a grand backdrop of hills in the province of Rimini which merge into the Apennine chain which runs the length of Italy . It is at a similar latitiude to the French riviere and enjoys a similar climate. In September and May you can expect warm sunny and mainly dry weather – perfect for cycling.  

 

 

 

We fly to Rimini Airport on the new Easyjet schedule which is just 3 miles from the superior 3* Poker Hotel in Riccione where we will be based for the duration.  

 

 

 

 The ride will feature 4 days cycling.It is particularly geared for cyclists and features a safe bike storeroom and workshop, changing room where you can keep your shoes, clothes and helmet , a laundry service for cycling clothes, medical aid and optional physiotherapy and massage, an energy charged food menu especially geared to cyclists; a swimming pool on site and use of a gym –if cycling does not tire you out; and rental of the best racing bikes if required.

  

 

The hotel is particularly geared for cyclists and features a safe bike storeroom and workshop, changing room where you can keep your shoes, clothes and helmet , a laundry service for cycling clothes, medical aid and optional physiotherapy and massage, an energy charged food menu especially geared to cyclists; a swimming pool on site and use of a gym –if cycling does not tire you out; and rental of the best racing bikes if required.

 

 

 

 

Each day's ride will be guided by  our local Italian expert and triathlete. On our Rides we will visit parts of the coast , San Marino –the independent state perched high on a massive rock outcrop; the ancient cliff town of St Leo, many historic picturesque villages including Carpegna, close to the Tuscany border in the Apennines with a possible ride to the top of Mt Carpegna 1415m (4500ft); cycle climbs up some of the famous Nine Hills (Nove Colli), albeit not all on the same day, endless vistas across the hills to the mountains and sea.

 

 

Ride details

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Ride Dates

Fri 22 May to Tues 26 May 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Register by

31st March 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Duration

4nights /4 days cycling

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distance

 

Up to 75 miles cycling/day

 

 

 

 

 

Up to 1500m (5000ft) elevation gain per day

 

 

Ride Level

level 3 - Challenging

 

Support

Tour leader/driver/mechanic, local guide,

 

 

 

 

 

 

Price  £645   

(£150 deposit)

 

 

 

 

 

Price includes: 

 

 

 

Accommodation in a superior quality 3* hotel especially geared to cyclists

All meals 

All land transfers

Maps and route notes

Bike Hire  

 

 

 

Price excludes: 

International flight

Insurance