What is Cicloturistica?
A ‘ciclotouristica’ is the Italian phrase that embodies leisure cycling at its most relaxed. It is cycling with friends and like-minded Italians on cycling trails, which seem to be inextricably linked to the location of the next restaurant or vineyard!

If you have a passion for cycling but don’t want to race around competitively but at your own pace taking time to make new friends and enjoy the culinary delights and sites Tuscany has to offer, then become a ciclotouristica!

A Ciclotouristica event is just like a Gran Fondo (more competitive in nature) there are many events in Tuscany to choose from the itinerary is the same for each event.

The most famous ciclotouristica event in Italy is;

L'Eroica 2nd October 2011

This end of season event has a unique atmosphere thanks to the sections of Tuscan dirt roads and because most of the riders use vintage bikes and wear old style wool clothing.

The route winds through stunning Tuscan countryside near Siena and the sections on the white roads or farm tracks takes you back to what it must have been like racing in the 40's and 50's.

Going Vintage is a great way to savour the camaraderie of cycling

The charm of this event remains unchanged and every year it sees the participation of numerous people from all over the world. This year 2,400 riders took part with over 70 from the UK. What matters for L 'Eroica is the love for cycling and the rediscovery of roads that haven't been violated by time and asphalt. Routes that cross the lovely hills of the Sienese landscape. There are four routes available to participants: the longest is 205 km of which 110km is on unpaved roads: the second winds along at 135Km, of which70km of unpaved roads:the third is 75km, of which 35km are on unpaved roads. The selection concludes with the shortest route of 38km, of which 10km is on unpaved roads. The departure is also staggered, depending on the route chosen:at 5am for those who have selected the longest route to 8.30am for those doing the third and fourth routes.

For further details of this package please view "The World Famous L'Eroica" event under more information