The Adriatic: far more than just a beach holiday
The Adriatic coast region in Emilia Romagna is home of the birthplace of road bike legend Marco Pantani: Cesenatico. Starting in the surrounding area or the cycle pro’s native home, you can explore two routes on which the pro used to enjoy training sessions.
Road cycling season, landscape & road bike tour tips
The region is very popular with cyclists because here you can train all year. The perfect seasons for a road bike holiday here are spring and autumn. The well-asphalted and almost traffic-free roads of Emilia Romagna make everything perfect. Road bikers with a good level of fitness will be looking forward to tours to neighbouring Tuscany. The ascent uphill to the 1,423 metres high Monte Carpegna is a must for all ambitious cyclists. This is known as the Holy Grail especially among Pantani fans.
The coastal villages around Cesenatico and Rimini make this region the perfect destination for your triathlon training. Culture fans should definitely visit the region’s capital Bologna and the mini state of San Marino after a tour on their bike. San Marino has even been awarded the accolade UNESCO World Heritage site – it is definitely worth a visit.
Roadbike highlights
- The Giro d‘Italia comes past every year
- We’re near the “Motor Valley”
- There’s a castle on every hill
- Numerous sporting events (triathlon, ironman & Granfondo) take place in the region
- Home of Italian cuisine: home-made pasta, Parmiggiano, Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, Balsamic vinegar...