You’ve decided to cycle across Europe, but are you ready and prepared?
The cold winter air blowing only serves as a reminder that the seasons turn, flowers bloom and roads give way to cycling tourists. The Spring and Summer months come quickly, but are you ready to ride?
By now, the holiday treats are well digested and the New Year's resolutions well established. Become a Cyclander and indulge in Emilia Romagna's famous pastas and hams or in Tuscany's culture and history. You’ll just need to bring the level of fitness that you established to carry you through.
If you are reading this article then you have already made the first and perhaps the most important step. The mental leap; the understanding that you will conquer something unique by cycling new roads. You are feeling comfortable already with the idea, you’ve planted the seed in your mind. Now nurture it.
The Foodies Tour through Emilia Romagna covers 35 to 45 miles a day, not much, but something to be considered seriously when repeated daily throughout the week.
The Emilia Romagna tour weaves from Bologna to Modena, Reggio Emilia and on to Bologna, touching the fertile grounds that produce many of Italy's most famous products. Here they age Italy's famous Parmesan cheese, Prosciutto ham and Balsamic Vinegar. The pastries and pastas at lunch stops and dinners will quickly help you forget about the miles.