An 8-day Italy cycling tour from Tuscany’s hills to the Adriatic coast, building endurance and confidence for the iconic Nove Colli Granfondo. Ride through the quiet roads of the Casentino Forest National Park, climb the iconic Passo dei Mandrioli, and tackle the legendary Colle del Barbotto, a hallmark ascent of the Nove Colli Granfondo. Along the way, visit medieval villages, taste local Tuscan and Romagnolo cuisine, and even pause in the hilltop Republic of San Marino. Your journey concludes on the Adriatic coast, where sea breezes, espresso bars, and cycling camaraderie await as you celebrate the world’s oldest granfondo, the legendary Nove Colli.
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Intro to the Beauty: the Tuscan Hills
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From Tuscany to Romagna, Crossing the Apennine Mountains
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Apennine Mountains Challenge
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Going Coastal to the Romagna Riviera
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Cesenatico & the Adriatic Coastline
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Social Ride & Race Prep in Cesenatico
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Nove Colli Granfondo: The Challenge
Arrivederci Romagna Bella
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