Cycling point to point in Italy

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Kate Whitworth 02 Jan 18:01  

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Hi
I am planning an independent holiday cycling in Italy (preferably Umbria) for 2012. I haven't cycled abroard before - does anyone have any advice about the best way to go about it - hire bikes out there / go with one of the companies offering an all inclusive deal like Headwater / Do it all yourself?
Hints and tips very gratefully received.
Kate

skiad1 22 Jan 16:22  

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My Profile 		It depends on duration/distance/etc. Personally, I'd take my own bike. That way you're familiar/comfortable from the off. What kit do you plan to carry? Again, your own bike will be set-up the way you want with rack and/or trailer. I've never ridden in Italy but have toured France extensively, and Spain and Holland to a lesser extent. I'd imagine you'd have no problems if you ride here! Get everything(kit, etc) right and you'll have the adventure of a lifetime, without having to worry about reliability issues/preventable mechanicals, etc. Yes, curveballs will come your way, and at the time you might ask "this is meant to be a holiday?", but ultimately you'll look back and be very very glad you did it! By going on a supported trip you negate some of the 'bad times' but IMO, you'll also lose some of the 'magical times'.

Best of luck!


alm 11 Feb 18:37  

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Hi

It does depend on how much time you want to be out there for. I cycled a few years ago with a company called Star Bikestation in Barcelona and Pisa. These were just single day excursions, but they were enjoyable and relatively cheap.
I am thinking about hiring a bike in March for a week and taking an unguided tour. Currently in the process of shopping around...

Regards
Al


rustyspoke 12 Feb 12:16  

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My Profile 		Cycling abroad better than UK anytime ,
AS above try to take your own bike