Who can enjoy a Love Velo holiday?

Anyone who enjoys riding, is relatively healthy and happy to explore our self guided routes.

How do our self guided holidays work?

With most of our self guided trips, we will take care of everything you need except the flights. If you’ve booked airport transfers, our friendly drivers will be waiting for you and of course the hotel(s) we organise will be perfect for a cycling holiday. If you’ve booked bike hire, be sure to check where you’re getting it from (that will be on your confirmation) as it might be delivered to your hotel, or might need you to pick up from the bike shop. We will also provide you with a set of routes to discover the best cycling, fully curated by our expert route team. If you’re moving from hotel to hotel, we can of course also provide you with luggage transfers.

How do our guided holidays work?

Our guided holidays usually include full van support and guided riding, as well as accommodation and bike hire. Check the website or give us a call for specific information about a particular trip.

How fit do I need to be?

This depends on the trip you choose. On our self guided holidays, you’re in control. You can ride as much or as little as you want. We will always advise you on the best destination and so we will give you the best advice and suggestions on gradients and climbs in the area that you choose. We will provide you with a range of routes so you can ride varying distances with different ranges of gradient. You can simply pick the routes that best suit you. On our guided holidays, most flat bar hybrid cycling holidays are ridden at a relatively leisurely pace. It is an active holiday not a race so wherever possible, you will cycle at your own pace, regrouping regularly at meeting points along the route. On our training camps or daily guided rides, we will advise you of the speed the rides are ridden at and in most destinations, we will have 2 or 3 different riding groups, cycling at different speeds.

What do the bikes come with?

Most bikes come with a mini pump, spare tube and tyre levers. However, this is dependent on destination so please check before you travel, and we always recommend bringing your own mini pump just in case.

Can you fit bikes to suit me?

We will size your bike according to your height. We do this because frame sizes differ between manufacturers. We are also able to take 3 specific measurements called your ABCs so that when you arrive on your holiday, your bike will be set up in advance with only a small amount of adjustment, if any, required. Please note that we do not setup bikes in accordance with a bike fit.

Are the bikes Insured?

As a cycling community, we all want to ensure that every cyclist has the best ride they can. Therefore the bikes need to be returned in the condition that they were provided. To achieve that, you must note that during the period of hire, the bicycle and any equipment rented will be your responsibility and you will be held liable for any damage, theft, or loss of the bicycle or equipment.

What about Travel Insurance?

It is a condition of travel that you have an adequate travel insurance policy in place for your holiday. We don't recommend any provider but we do work with Yellow Jersey Cycling Insurance and they offer our customers 15% off using LOVEVELO15 at the checkout.

How will I navigate the routes?

We will provide you with digital routes, all of which are held as part of an ‘Experience’ online. You will be able to navigate these from your phone or download to a GPS enable device such as a Garmin or Wahoo. The ‘Experience’ provides all your routes, named by location, distance and elevation, as well as a guide for each route. The guide will give you a description of each daily route, as well as giving you our top tips for the day such as the best cafe stops, places to see or towns to visit. You will be able to access your Experience before travel to view the routes and check out where you’re going, to make the most of your time on holiday.

Do I have to wear a helmet?

Cycling is an inherently dangerous sport and it is a condition of Love Velo's insurance policy that suitable protective headgear is worn when any cycling activity is undertaken on Love Velo holidays. Please note that neither our bicycle suppliers nor we provide helmets for hygiene reasons. It is therefore your responsibility to ensure you bring your own helmet on the trip and that you wear it during all cycling related activity.

The Best Cycling Routes in Tuscany

Tuscany is an ideal destination for cyclists looking to explore beautiful landscapes, indulge in delicious Italian cuisine, and immerse themselves in historic sites. With its stunning mountain trails and rolling hills of vineyards and olive groves, Tuscany has something to offer cyclists of all levels. Come discover the best cycling routes in the region.

Countryside Route Through Chianti

Cycle through the famed Chianti region, a dreamy countryside dotted with sunflower fields and fairy-tale castles.

Start in Castellina in Chianti and head north to Radda in Chianti. Taste some of Italy’s best wines as you go, with stops at local wineries en route! Along the way, enjoy the views of rolling hills, stone villages and some of the area’s most impressive medieval architecture.

Le Strade Dei Vini E Dell’olio (Roads Of Wine And Oil)

Test your cycling skills on the rolling hills of the “Roads of Wine and Oil”. This route kicks off near Florence, following bicycle paths along roads lined with vineyards and olive groves.

Keep an eye out for the iconic colors of the Tuscan countryside: blue skies, green olive trees, and yellow fields of sunflowers! Enjoy breathtaking views as you make your way through historic towns such as San Gimignano and Montalcino. Bon voyage!

Siena To Colle Val D’elsa

Discover this beautiful route from the historic city of Siena that leads you through the breathtaking Val d’Elsa countryside.

The stretch from Siena to Colle Val d’Elsa is around 28 miles with few notable hills and ends in one of Tuscany’s pleasant hamlets, boasting picturesque views for much of the route.

San Gimignano To Greve In Chianti

Another must-do cycling route and one of the most beloved trails in Tuscany, the San Gimignano to Greve in Chianti route offers riders stunning landscapes that meander through wine country.

A moderate 27-mile stretch, you will pass beautiful vineyards and olive groves as you make your way for a taste of sumptuous Chianti wines at Giacomo Mori Winery – one of Italy’s oldest wine estates!

The Strade Bianche Gran Fondo Tuscany

An annual event bringing cyclists from all over the world and traversing some of Tuscany’s most beautiful and off-the-beaten-tracks sceneries, the Gran Fondo Strade Bianche let you experience the region just like a professional cyclist.

Starting at Piazza del Campo in Siena, this 128-mile classic route travels through picturesque medieval villages, steeply undulating roads, picturesque vineyards, white gravel trails and a variety of challenging climbs from hill town to hill town.

Other Italy Cycling Routes

For more information about other exciting cycling experiences, visit our Italy cycling holidays page.

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