Cycling in Italy

Sightseeing from a bike is a treat. And through Tarvisio runs an excellent bike path that connects with neighbouring Austria and Slovenia.



We first rode to Austria












The Ciclabile Alpeadria, which will soon connect Udine, was built paving early century railroads. This translates into a wonderful easy path that runs through town's centers, with climbs no steeper than what a train could ascend.




The site of Piste ciclabili in Friuli Venezia Giulia has a map of the area's cycle paths










Slugs are large in this area, very large







Then we rode to Slovenia






















A picture of the river from the bridge, over which the path runs






























































After the cool temperatures of the Alps, we drove South to Val D'Orcia, Provincia di Siena, Tuscany.
Following my friend Walter's wise recommendation, we borrowed his mountain bikes and reserved an apartment at the Agriturismo Bonello, near Pienza.















Much to my surprise, the owner is a former cyclist who knows every corner of Val D'orcia and the surrounding area, so the suggested itineraries inlcude art & culture, wineries, historic architecture or hot springs (terme e bagni). The scenery and cycling were particularly beautiful, peaceful and enjoyable.