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Cercina-Pratolino-Caldine

Fi Bagno a ripoli con paterno e vicchio

RUTA DE VINO POR CAMINO
Get to know the Aljarafe of Seville with this route and enjoy the splendid panoramas which it offers. Aljarafe is the Arabic name given to the area which meaning ´high lands´ with its rich soils where traditionally olives, grapes and fruit are grown and where there are many market gardens.
Leaving Sevilla, you follow the river and turning north-east you leave the city and the outlying areas behind. You skirt by the town of Santiponce, where the historic Roman city of Itálica lies and where you can find the Monasterio de Isidoro del Campo. Now you have to push hard on the pedals as you lift yourself up onto the escarpment and reach the Aljarafe.
Between olive trees you arrive at the Convento de Nuestra Señora de Loreto with its church and medieval tower, both of historic interest. It is a great moment to stop and take some photos of the monument and its surroundings. On the pathways which you take to reach the convent you can enjoy the olive trees and vines of the countryside around. Savouring these sights, you now finish the route at a historic bodega nearby.
Here the cycling finishes and you visit the old bodega with its fine traditions of wine making. The guided visit will describe the process and history of the production and ends with a wine tasting. If you wish you will have the opportunity to buy some of the products of the bodega.
You do not need to worry about the return journey, we will transfer you and your bike and bring you back to Seville.
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RUTA DE ACEITE, FINCA HASTA SEVILLA
This is a varied day out. In Andalucía you can dip into infinite seas of olive groves. Olive oil tourism is booming and Spain is the princicple destination.
From the offices of Tuscany Ride a Bike we tranfer you to an ecological olive grove. Whilst there you will be shown the whole process of production and recieve all of the information nessacery so that you will leave understanding alot more about the world of olive oil than before entering and also you will enjoy an olive oil tasting certificated by AOVE which certificates ecological production which this familiy makes with great dedication and repect.
After finishing the visit and olive oil tasting you begin your route by bicycle towards the town of Alcalá de Guadaíra. The town was established by the Greeks and the Romans although its name is Arabic. It was famous for its bakers who produced most of the bread sold in Seville. The principle places of interest are the 14th century castle with its hermitage, and the old town and the extensive park to the south of the river.
In Alcalá we recommend that you take time to rest and to eat and drink something in one of the bars or restaurants.
From Alcalá to Seville you take an agreeable riverside path from the colourful Puente de Dragn enjoying a tree covered pathway. You pass by several watermills were the flour was ground for the famous bakers of Alcala. Changing direction and climbing a short climb you cross the aqueduct of the Canal de los Presos. Now on the canal you feel the city closing in and once there you follow the cycle paths of Seville to our shop where the route ends.
Castillo Marchenilla
Seas of Olive Tress

RUTA DE ACEITE, FINCA HASTA SEVILLA
Castillo Marchenilla
Seas of Olive Tress

RUTA DE VINO POR CARRETERA
Get to know the Aljarafe of Seville with this route and enjoy the splendid panoramas which it offers. Aljarafe is the Arabic name given to the area which meaning ´high lands´ with its rich soils where traditionally olives, grapes and fruit are grown and where there are many market gardens.
Leaving Sevilla, you follow the river and turning north-east you leave the city and the outlying areas behind. You skirt by the town of Santiponce, where the historic Roman city of Itálica lies and where you can find the Monasterio de Isidoro del Campo. Now you have to push hard on the pedals as you lift yourself up onto the escarpment and reach the Aljarafe.
Between olive trees you arrive at the Convento de Nuestra Señora de Loreto with its church and medieval tower, both of historic interest. It is a great moment to stop and take some photos of the monument and its surroundings. On the pathways which you take to reach the convent you can enjoy the olive trees and vines of the countryside around. Savouring these sights, you now finish the route at a historic bodega nearby.
Here the cycling finishes and you visit the old bodega with its fine traditions of wine making. The guided visit will describe the process and history of the production and ends with a wine tasting. If you wish you will have the opportunity to buy some of the products of the bodega.
You do not need to worry about the return journey, we will transfer you and your bike and bring you back to Seville.
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RUTA DE ACEITE, SEVILLA HASTA FINCA
This is a varied day out. In Andalucía you can dip into infinite seas of olive groves. Olive oil tourism is booming, and Spain is the principle destination.
Beginning at the shop of Tuscany Ride a Bike you will ride to an ecological olive grove. Whilst there you will be shown the whole process of production and receive all of the information necessary so that you will leave understanding a lot more about the world of olive oil than before entering and also you will enjoy an olive oil tasting certificated by AOVE which certificates ecological production which this family makes with great dedication and respect.
Starting at Tuscany Ride a Bike you follow the urban cycle paths towards the outskirts of Sevilla. You will pass through the grounds of the University of Pablo Olavide. You will follow the course of the Canal de los Presos and then down on to the river Guadaira towards the town of Alcala de Guadaira. The town was established by the Greeks and the Romans although its name is Arabic. It was famous for its bakers who produced most of the bread sold in Seville. The principle places of interest are the 14th century castle with its hermitage, and the old town and the extensive park to the south of the river.
In Alcalá we recommend that you take time to rest and to eat and drink something in one of the bars or restaurants.
From Alcalá to the Finca you follow through riverside parklands and then some green ways as you enter the open countryside until you arrive at the finca.
Seas of Olive Tress
Castillo Marchenilla

Lucca – Viareggio coast
This is the tour about beach and sea. The tour starts along the Serchio river, on white gravel road, in a natural landscape, very relaxing and not lacking in history thanks to Ripafratta fortress and the watchtowers on the border between the cities of Lucca and Pisa, old enemies. Left the river behind us we go along Massaciucoli park to reach another natural reserve, San Rossore-Migliarino park, which follow the coast untill Viareggio. Here the path flow thru pinewoods and natural beaches, becoming partially sandy. Viareggio is our final destination; in particular the track ends at Viareggio train station so you can easily come back with the local train in a short time to Lucca.

Lucca – Pisa circuit
This charming tour will bring you to Pisa, under the leaning tower…Starting from Lucca, leaving the historical walls behind us to reach the river, we will cycle on Puccini’s bike way, a white road in the park along the water, to reach Ripafratta first and then San Giuliano Terme, and its ancient thermal baths. We will cycle all around Monti Pisani which separate Lucca from Pisa…following an ancient aqueduct and through country roads we will finally reach Pisa historical centre in about 33km. Time to visit the town and taking photos holding the leaning tower….then, who is tired could choose to take the local train with bikes and be back in Lucca in 25 minutes, but we suggest to come back by bike and have a chance to meet old monasteries, villas and fortifications along the road back, and charming villages like Nozzano Castello, an ancient hamlet maintaining its original aspect, before meeting again our loved walls of Lucca

Lucca – River Park
A wonderfull escape out the walls to reach in few minutes the Serchio river ‘ park where a white road will bring us allong the river into the nature, with beautiful views of the hills and counteyside around. Easy tour for everybody.
Lucca - Parco fluviale del Serchio

Lucca to Massaciuccoli lake
Down the road that runs along the Serchio just outside the historic center of Lucca, we enter the beautiful river park, green lung of the city with its plant and animal species, most recently at the center of a massive intervention to enhance not only the natural environment, but also to make it a center of recreation, sport and leisure.
Continuing towards the sea, immersed in the soft countryside of Lucca, which alternates green and woodlands of birch and beech, we enter the village of Nozzano Castello, famous for its wonderful medieval castle that stands at the crown of a rocky hill, where oldest part of the village is preserved. The castle, built on several occasions during 1200, was one of the most provided and famous outposts built to defend the territory of Lucca from the Pisan assaults.
Last bastion before the coastal zone, Mount Balbano, that we soon reach, shows the rapid change of vegetation, from dense and lush on the Lucca side, in a diverse Mediterranean and wild beauty on the opposite side thanks to the climate, which here is particularly mild throughout the year. Its pass, 149 meters above sea level, offers breathtaking views over Lake Massaciuccoli and the coast; to the south, on clear days, you can even see Pisa and its leaning tower.
Going down the bends, gently move toward the lake, a protected area of Migliarino-St-Rossore Massaciuccoli Naural Park. Oasis of LIPU (Italian Bird Protection League) with over two hundred and fifty registered and protected species, the lake area can be walked along through long walks on stilts over the water and is ideal for birdwatching (www.oasilipumassaciuccoli.org). Even Giacomo Puccini chose for the hunting of ducks and coots of which he was a big fan.
Massaciuccoli, however, is not only a natural beauty. In an extraordinary and unique mix, here are also the remains of what is commonly known as “Roman Massaciuccoli”(www.massaciuccoliromana.it) consisting of the villa of the Roman Family of Venulei with the baths, which ruins are still visible on the hill sloping towards the lake, of the “mansio” (resting place for travelers), connected to it, today a museum within a structure that is the result of a fascinating blend of contemporary architecture and archeology (noteworthy the white and black mosaic depicting marine and fantastic animals), and of adjoining tunneling, where it is possible, at certain times, to follow live the excavation (http://www.aptversilia.it/).
Left the village and its Roman glory, we reach Vecchiano in Pisan territory, not before having noticed the unusual landscape of the “scars” left by the many limestone caves, including the most famous of Monte Niquila to time at the center of a heated dispute for having been chosen as the location of a dunp that was never built, now completely re-evaluated and affected by policies to make it a spa and wellness center thanks also to the water that flows from the rock which is rich in therapeutic properties. In Vecchiano we pass through the locality “Waterworks”: here in fact are three aqueducts that provide water supply to Pisa and Livorno.
At Cerasomma now close to our goal, we are back in Lucca area, west of the city, immersed in the relaxing countryside that leads us to the village of Gattaiola. Here, built of white limestone, stands the small church dedicated to St. Andrea that keeps inside a Flemish crucifix, a tabernacle by Civitali and a XVI century painting.

21] GIRO “LEONARDO DA VINCI”

27a] FIRENZE, VALLOMBROSA, REGGELLO, MUSEO DI BARTALI
A path in the Florentine mountain east of Florence.

17] GIRO DI PIAZZA via Piazzale Michelangelo

18] GIRO DEL MUGELLO e Bilancino

Pisa-S.Rossore
Pisa San Rossore Park

15] FIRENZE, IMPRUNETA, GREVE IN CHIANTI, MONTEFIORALLE, MERCATALE, SAN CASCIANO E CHIESANUOVA

10] FIRENZE, FIESOLE, SANTA BRIGIDA, DOCCIA, SIECI

9] FIRENZE, FIESOLE, MONTESENARIO, VAGLIA, PRATOLINO

Fiesole Settignano montebeni firenze

Monte Serra modificato
Monte Serra

Pisa Coltano
It has an interesting geological formation and a rich history linked to the Medici family, the Lorena family, the Savoy family, and to Guglielmo Marconi. Geology, history, nature, culture, in the territory of Migliarino San Rossore Massaciuccoli Park.
Ha una interessante formazione geologica e una ricca storia legata alla famiglia dei Medici, alla famiglia dei Lorena, ai Savoia e a Guglielmo Marconi. Geologia, storia, natura, cultura, nel territorio del Parco di Migliarino San Rossore Massaciuccoli.
Il possède une formation géologique intéressante et une riche histoire liée à la famille Medici, à la famille Lorena, à la famille Savoy et à Guglielmo Marconi. Géologie, histoire, nature, culture, sur le territoire du parc Migliarino San Rossore Massaciuccoli.

Pisa – Lucca- Condotti new 2022 – 62.5km
Pisa Lucca

PIsa Massaciuccoli

PI Tirrenia-Navicelli

Pisa cycle road to the sea
Pisa ciclovia del trammino
Pisa Marina

Pisa Calci

Pisa Le Piagge

Ride around Florence
Very simple and very short itinerary, all on asphalt, except for a few hundred meters on dirt with loose stones. Only 135 mt. in altitude. The route runs partly on cycle paths and inside two public parks where it is advisable to pay close attention to other visitors and pedestrians.
Itinerario semplice a Firenze.

Montici fbb

FBB Montici

Firenze Girone Settignano Firenze
Florence by Bike to Girone, Terenzano, Settignano, Campo di Marte, Florence by Bike (loop).
Simple itinerary, almost all on asphalt, with 250 m. elevation.
The path partly winds up cycle paths and, where not present, on country roads with very little traffic.
On your way back, touch the beloved Artemio Franchi Municipal Stadium.
Points of interest:
Historical and artistic: villa “La Gamberaia”, an example of Renaissance noble residence, with Italian garden; the square of Settignano, with its two churches; the hilly landscapes of the Girone – Terenzano – Settignano stretch, dotted with old farmhouses and stately villas.
Sports: the route is a pleasant training of 20 km, there are no difficulties of any
gender, however, the utmost attention is recommended in the distance of the stretches urban and hilly roads, little frequented but still open to vehicular traffic.

Firenze full day
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Impruneta FBB via Bagnolo

FBB Impruneta via Piazzale
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Baccaiano Florentine Wilderness
Interests:
Artistic: San Domenico and then Fiesole are places rich in history and artistic beauty: the churches (especially the Duomo Fiesolano), the villas, the architectural context remained unchanged over the centuries, the landscape value of the hill of Fiesole are all reasons of great interest that make this itinerary a unique opportunity to discover and understand the beauties of Florence.
Historical: The route crosses the countryside north of Florence, dotted with castles, villas, farmhouses: a territory that makes us know the cultural and historical richness of the Florentine hill.
Sports: a stone’s throw from Florence we find the opportunity to turn in MTB on dirt in extremely interesting environments with some short technical section to be tackled with care.
Description
Let’s start from the Florence by bike shop in Via San Zanobi and proceed towards the cycle path of Viale Lavagnini passing through Piazza Indipendenza and surrounding streets. Following the cycle path up to Viale dei Mille, we take Viale Volta and little by little we begin the climb to Fiesole. Once in Piazza Mino da Fiesole we continue straight ahead on the provincial road to Olmo, initially uphill then on level ground. Arrived in the locality Baccano we take on the right at right angles to the provincial; after a few tens of meters begins the dirt road, downhill and slowly, until you meet a large tabernacle and an indicator sign C.A.I .: follow the signs for Settignano entering a beautiful olive grove, on a dirt road but absolutely well passable. We arrive at a small ford and begin to climb (sometimes rather bumpy) towards the Via di Montebeni. The indications C.A.I. they lead us towards an apparently closed metal gate: this is always open and allows us to gain the aforementioned paved road, which leads from the provincial road to Olmo to Montebeni and then to Settignano. We follow it to the right, up to the junction for the castle of Vincigliata. Immediately after the junction we enter (always guided by the white-red signs of the C.A.I.) in a grove of cypress trees (beginning of the second stretch of dirt road), initially flat and, subsequently, in strong descent. This is the most challenging part of the route and, in some passages, given the extremely rocky and bumpy trail bottom, you have to proceed with caution. The path loses progressively, quickly share up to a farmhouse. From here, following the trail signs, we descend, on a very fun dirt road, until we find the asphalt near Ponte a Mensola. Taking a right onto the Florence-Settignano road, at the first big fork, we take the uphill (asphalt) to Maiano, which, after a short but rather steep climb, we reach. From the Maiano crossroads, instead of going down the asphalt road to Florence, continue straight ahead and, near a small 15th century chapel, turn left to follow the third and final stretch of dirt road of the day. Following the aforementioned path we take us to the Salviatino, on Viale Righi. From here we proceed towards Viale Volta that we take to the left to return to Florence by bike along the same itinerary of the going.

Firenze Montececeri
Simple itinerary, with no great differences in height except for some tears on a dirt road to go up to Monte Ceceri.

Florence Highlights
Selected highlights, some essential sights you should not miss.
As time is short, no in-depth visits, just a quick overviewlooking at main masterpieces whilst staying with your bike.
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Pisa City Tour
Famous for its Leaning Tower, Pisa is an historic picturesque town in the heart of Tuscany. The visit to the Tower and the stunning Miracle’s Square is a must; but there is much more to discover, and by bike, is the best way to do it.
Pisa Tour

Lucca centro
Lucca has a delightful city centre, surrounded by renaissance walls that enclose historic palazzos, churches, towers and narrow streets. It enjoys an enviable geographical setting, just a few minutes away from the sea at Versilia, with its famous resorts; it is an hour from the Apennine Mountains and the Apuan Alps, and it is surrounded by splendid countryside, dotted with churches and historical villas. The city stands on the River Serchio (once known as the Auser) and during the Middle Ages, Lucca flourished in economic and commercial terms, thanks to the old Via Francigena pilgrim route, along which the city was a fundamental stopping point as it was home to the Volto Santo (Holy Face). Lucca remained an independent Republic until 1799, when it was invaded by the French and at the wishes of Napoleon Bonaparte, it became the principality of his sister, Elisa. With the fall of Napoleon’s empire, Lucca passed under Bourbon rule and then became part of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. Lucca is the birthplace of composer Giacomo Puccini and the city celebrated the 150th anniversary of his birth in 2008. Other famous Lucchesi include composers Luigi Boccherini and Alfredo Catalani. Lucca is also the Italian capital of the comic book, thanks to the international Comics and Games fair that every year involves the whole city in a great and colourful festival in the months of October and November, and it is possible to visit the Comics Museum in the heart of the city centre all year round. The city’s views and palazzos have become increasingly popular with film and television productions as the ideal setting for adverts, films and TV drama series.
Lucca è un delizioso centro racchiuso tra le mura rinascimentali, che custodiscono palazzi storici, chiese, torri e stretti vicoli. Situata in una posizione geografica invidiabile, a pochi minuti dal mare della Versilia con le sue rinomate località balneari, a un’ora dai monti dell’Appennino e delle Alpi Apuane, e circondata dalla splendida campagna disseminata di pievi e ville storiche, la città sorge sul fiume Serchio (l’antico Auser) e visse, nel Medioevo, un’importante fase di crescita economica e commerciale, grazie all’antica via Francigena di cui la città costituiva una tappa fondamentale per la presenza del Volto Santo. Lucca rimase una Repubblica indipendente fino al 1799, quando fu conquistata dai francesi e divenne, per volere di Napoleone, principato della sorella Elisa Bonaparte. Al crollo dell’impero napoleonico passò sotto i Borboni e infine al Granducato di Toscana. Lucca dette i natali al maestro Giacomo Puccini del quale, proprio nel 2008, si sono celebrati i 150 anni dalla nascita. Lucchesi famosi furono anche i compositori Luigi Boccherini e Alfredo Catalani. Lucca è divenuta la capitale del fumetto grazie alla manifestazione internazionale dei Comics che ogni anno coinvolge l’intera città, tra ottobre e novembre, in una grande e coloratissima festa, mentre è visitabile tutto l’anno, il Museo del Fumetto nel cuore del centro storico. Gli scorci e i palazzi cittadini sono sempre più tra i prescelti dalle produzioni cinematografiche e televisive come ambientazioni ideali per spot, film e fiction.
Lucca ist eine zauberhafte Stadt, eingeschlossen in die Stadtmauer aus der Renaissance, und verfügt über eine Vielzahl von historischen Gebäuden, Kirche, Türmen und engen Gassen. Die Stadt verfügt über eine beneidenswerte geografische Lage, wenige Minuten vom Meer der Versilia mit ihren renommierten Badeorten entfernt, eine Stunde vom Apennin und den Apuanischen Alpen, umgeben von einer herrlichen Landschaft mit kleinen Weilern und historischen Villen, am Fluss Serchio (dem antiken Auser) und durchlebte im Mittelalter eine wichtige Phase des wirtschaftlichen Wachstums dank der antiken Via Francigena, an der die Stadt aufgrund des Heiligen Antlitzes eine wichtige Etappe bildete. Lucca blieb bis 1799 eine unabhängige Republik, wurde dann von den Franzosen erobert und auch (auf)Wunsch von Napoleon in das Fürstentum seiner Schwester Elisa Bonaparte umgewandelt. Beim Zusammenbruch des napoleonischen reiches fiel die Stadt an die Bourbonen und schließlich an das Großherzogtum Toskana. In Lucca wurde der Komponist Giacomo Puccini geboren, dessen 150. Geburtstag im Jahr 2008 gefeiert wurde. Berühmte Bürger Luccas sind außerdem die Komponisten Luigi Boccherini und Alfredo Catalani. Dank der internationalen Veranstaltung, die jedes Jahr in der Zeit von Oktober und November stattfindet, wurde Lucca zur Hauptstadt des Comics; ganzjährig besuchbar ist das Comic-Museum im Herzen der Stadt. Die Gassen und die Palazzi der Stadt werden als ideale Locations für Werbespot, Film und Fiction oft für Dreharbeiten gewählt.