This Riccione bike tour takes you along the breathtaking coast of the Adriatic. It was here in the hills of this Eastern part of Emilia Romagna that Marco Pantani, the great legend, prepared for his wins in the Tour de France and the Giro Libero. We have chosen this excellent bike hotel for you to be able to go out on your own (with route descriptions) or join a group of your level to train in the mountains. If you have a traveling partner who's not a biker, there are plenty of other things to do. The hotel offers Nordic Walking poles, a cooking lesson or what about a day trip to Ancona, Bologna or the UNESCO World Heritage town of Ferrara.
Riccione cycling is a bikers dream, which is why we have also added "The Bikeness group Villages and Castles" for the biker who wants to get know the land and people, and of course to discover the pleasures of the local gastronomy in great company. You will have the opportunity to fully enjoy all the delights here cycling in Italy.
Please call for pricing. Rates will depend on time of booking.
Road bike rental available:
Scott racing bike CR1 Carbon: £135$209€139NOK1413kr1304$170
Speedster alloy: £106$164€109NOK1108kr1023$133
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(The hotel can provide pedals: Look, Shimano SPD, Shimano SPD-SL or normal pedals. However, we recommend bringing your own pedals if you rent the Scott racing bike.)
extra options
Excursion to San Marino: £8$12€8NOK81kr75$10Excursion to bike shop "Boghetta" Bellaria: £8$12€8NOK81kr75$10Per diem Garmin GPS: £19$30€20NOK203kr188$24Per km assistance and bicycle recovery in case of a fall or accident: £0$1€1NOK5kr5$1Masseur and physiotherapist, 30 minutes: £29$45€30NOK305kr282$37
Please tell us which airport you will arrive to and we will assist with travel details.
Climate
Check local weather conditions prior to departure as that will help you prepare for the trip. Average high/low temperature in °F for Riccione, Italy is: March 53/37, April 60/44, May 69/51, June 77/59, July 80/62, Aug 80/62, Sept 73/57, Oct 64/50, and November 55/41.
Recommended
Bring your own pedals and cycling shoes. Helmet and bike bottle is provided free of charge.
Remarks
Shorter or longer stays acceptable by request.Helmet available for use.
Breakfast only formula available, please call for details.
Also available for an extra fee, 2 Vespa, 125 cc scooters and electric bikes
Available for non-cycling guests:
A barbecue at the hotels country home, transfer included , A hiking excursion, a minibus excursion to San Marino, a cooking class, Nordic walking poles, weekly markets at Rimini and Riccione, the wellness center.
Preferred arrivals are on Saturday. Arrivals on other days are possible upon request.
Skill Level
This Italy bike tour is considered moderate to difficult, choose to ride for your level of fitness (see Day-to-Day).
Day-To-Day Itinerary
You can choose from various levels of difficulty and miles to bike each day. There are usually 3 or 4 groups of different levels departing each day. Below are some examples of between 30 and 90 miles each day. Every day except on Wednesdays and Saturdays you can go out with a guide who accompanies the different groups. Every evening the route of the next day will be discussed.
1. The "Cappucino Light" group cycles between 65 to 75 km per day, average speed 17-19 km/hr. For cyclists who are not as well-trained and enjoy climbing at a lower and less intensive speed. The distances are shorter and the average speed is moderate.
2. The “Cappuccino” group rides between 80 to 100 km per day with an average of 20-22 km/hr. This is for cyclists who not only love to cycle but also to enjoy nature and landscapes. Recommended for fairly well trained cyclists.
3. The “Super Cappuccino” is designed for the more competitive minded cyclist. This group covers the same distance but at a speed of 23-25 km/hr. Recommended for only well trained cyclists.
4. The “Limoncino” group is for very well-trained riders who desire a constant challenge and are accustomed to high mileage. Average speed about 26 - 28 km per hour and from 90 to 120 km per day.
You must not feel obligated to go with a group because you can also cycle on your own with route descriptions, although you will miss out on the advantage of the guides who know the area so well.
Please ask us and we will send you a sample of weekly rides for each level.
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This tour is operated by Hotel Dory. We do not run these tours ourselves, we never have. We work on commission from our local partners plus a small administration fee of €20. We pride ourselves on the strong relationship we have with our local partners and the services we provide.
Customer Feedback
Jean-Jacques Tremblay 2 years ago
My last trip cycling experience with the Dory Hotel in Riccioni Italy was splendid and one of the best ever!!
Great trip. Accommodations and staff were top notch. The addition of the Bikeness group was a great way to test out my biking ability after knee surgery. There is something for bikers of all levels
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Jean-Jacques Tremblay 2 years ago
My last trip cycling experience with the Dory Hotel in Riccioni Italy was splendid and one of the best ever!!
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Mary 3 years ago
Great trip. Accommodations and staff were top notch. The addition of the Bikeness group was a great way to test out my biking ability after knee surgery. There is something for bikers of all levels
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