Tuscany is a reputible cycling destination with beautiful countryside, cute villages and the iconic tree lined gravel roads featured in the Strade Bianche. - Learn more

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Cycling Tuscany

In Tuscany everyone from the beginner to the pro can find a road ride or a climb to challenge himself. There is really space for everyone. According to your skill and desires you can find routes and landscapes that can really make you think you are riding in “paradise”.

Through all the region you can find high mountains, forested areas, sandy coastline, but also cultivated stretches where at the hill top you can see a village standing out. Who come to Tuscany immediately understand that and commit for a second or a third trip to discover more of this authentic region.

Hire a local guide to get the most of the area where you are and your time. He will help you choose quiet but scenic roads and make you appreciate this region with the eyes of a local.

Gravel in Tuscany

One of the main areas in Europe to do gravel, if not the best one. The landscape of the central part of the region really suits this discipline. Rolling hills, lines of Cypresses and twisty dusty roads leading to old villages are characterising the scene here. You could be surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, arid fields or cultivated lands but generally speaking when you ride a gravel bike in Tuscany you always can enjoy wide open views on both sides.

Spots to ride

Planning your cycling trip

2. Choosing when to book:

Tuscany in Summer

Usually after May a long stretch of dry weather start with some thunderstorms arriving back in August, September.

Best website for weather reports?
lamma.toscana.it

Summer Road Conditions

Due to school holidays there is less traffic on the roads even if around some popular spot there are many foreigner on holiday making some segments a bit busy.

Best website for road reports?
muoversintoscana.it

Travelling in Summer

The 15th of August is a national holiday, August is the busiest month. June and September are probably the best time to be in Tuscany.

Best local airport?
pisa-airport.com

3. Know who to speak with:

Always speak with a local expert BEFORE booking your trip. Valuable local knowledge will ensure you get the most out of your cycling holiday.



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Around Tuscany
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