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In a nutshell
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Start
Finish
Stages
Rest days
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Palermo, Italy
Como, Italy
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7 days : Taormina, Sibari, Pompei,
Rome (2),
Florence, Venice
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Total distance
Average distance
Total climbing
Average climbing
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3.000 km
107 km
42.300 meters
1.520 meters
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1.875 miles
67 miles
138.800 feet
4.960 feet
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Road condition
Period
Accommodation
Price ( full tour )
Discount
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100% paved
Saturday May 4th,
2019
Friday June 7th,
2019
Campings and
12 hotel nights
€ 3.995,-
€ 200,- for early registration
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Description
Italy doesn't need an introduction. The country has everything :
a wealth of culture, idyllic villages and historical cities. An
impressive coast line, slumbering volcanoes and the landscapes
of "La Dolce Vita".
Except the impressive history of the Greeks, Etrusks, Romans and
other peoples, Italy has also a very rich cycling past with
famous names like Bartali, Coppi and Pantani. They competed on
the climbs of the Apennines, the majestic Dolomites and on the
flanks of the Stelvio.
Bike Dreams combines all attractive sides of Italy; on the one
hand an extraordinary varied bicycle journey with rolling hills,
scenic roads and challenging climbs. On the other hand rest days
in the neighbourhood of historical attractions such as Pompeii,
Rome, Florence and Venice. Besides these places the route passes
several other less known cities, villages and regions, which
certainly deserve a visit.
The 9th edition of
"La Bella Italia" starts Saturday
May 4th,
2019 near Palermo. After five days in Sicily you cross the
Strait of Messina and continue slowly north in the "boot" with
daily averages of 105 kilometres.
The stages alternate regularly between the coast line and the
hilly country side, but you don't loose sight of the cultural
places of interest. The finish lies after 35 days and
3,000
kilometres at the shores of Lake Como.
The whole route follows well paved roads, which are relatively
quiet. The course varies from flat winding roads along the Italian
coast line to steep hills in the inland, and from long straight
roads on the Padan Plain to the mythical climb of the Passo
dello Stelvio with its 48 hairpins.
The major part of Italy has a Mediterranean climate with ideal
bicycle conditions in spring, although rain can always play a
part. The north of Italy is mountainous and is unsettled all
year round. The circumstances can become heroic if you reach
altitudes over 2.000 metres.
Sufficient time remains to visit the highlights of Italy and to
enjoy a cappuccino, a gelati or a glass of vino.
The tour is open for cyclists from all around the world to
create an exceptional atmosphere, during as well as after the
bike ride. "La Bella Italia" is a physical challenge in a
wonderful country. You'll get the feeling that you cycle
continuously in an open-air museum. Italy is a country to dream
away. Certainly on a bike.
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