Cycling in Tuscany

For a true atmospheric experience travel through Tuscany and Florence by bike!

Tuscany is an exceptionally hilly region of Italy and being such a mountainous area provides an ideal setting for cyclists, who can practice their favourite pastime amidst the most extraordinary of panoramas.

With gentler paths running alongside Tuscany’s stunning coastline and through flatter coastal meadows, set against of backdrop of much more challenging hillside and mountain paths, cycling in Tuscany caters for every ability of cyclist.

Whilst visiting Tuscany, no matter what month it is, it is never long before you catch sight of a cyclist relishing the challenge this breathtaking Italian province affords, the best months for cycling in Tuscany are during the spring, from March until June, and during the autumn, from September to November.

During these months, the stifling hot weather of the summer has either yet to arrive or has finally subsided, whilst the cold winter weather is also absent. Instead, temperatures in Tuscany during these months typically range from between 10 and 20 degrees Celsius – perfect for pedalling!

Regardless on the season, Italy is a cycling-affectionate nation. Because of this long-established cycling tradition in Italy, cyclists are treated with the utmost respect on the roads and paths of Tuscany, as they are in the rest of Italy.

From motorists cautiously and slowly overtaking cyclists, to walkers greeting cyclists with a fond smile and nod of the head, if you are venturing in to the Tuscan wilderness on two wheels you can rest assure that local respect to your venture will be avowed.

Given its huge popularity and enthusiasm towards cycling in Tuscany, the region is home to a multitude of bike routes and tours, set within magnificently diverse scenic conditions. One of the most popular bike tours in Tuscany is the Florence Sunset Bike Tour.

During this popular bike tour cyclists ride through the city of Florence, weaving through its quant narrow streets and trying hard not to be sidetracked too much by glancing up at the city’s many historic and architectural marvels.

Unlike driving a car through a city, whilst on a bike, you can really experience the feel and atmosphere of a city and with a city as atmospheric and culturally significant and unique as Florence, experiencing it by bike is quite possibly the only way!