Cycling in Italy

[Property Pusher]

Hi Everyone,

I will be visiting ROME, ITALY in taking my road bike with me. Im planning a road trip from ROME south to the CASTELLI ROMANI, down towards the AMALFI COAST, and all the way down to TROPEA, CALABRIA...just wanted to hear if anyone has done any cycling in Italy...would like to know some info on road conditions, drivers vs cyclists etc...and anything else thats worth mentioning as I prepare my 700 km ride.

 

[biggs682]

your bike will be doing more miles in the air than on the road . but sounds nice to me dont forget the postcards please

and welcome aboard

 

[Property Pusher]

Yea no kidding! I currently own 2 bikes,,,Giant and Bianchi...seems like the Bianchi's the obvious choice to take over...problem the Bianchi rides like a tractor compared to the Giant...decisions, decisions, decisions..

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Hi and welcome!
I am from Italy, actually from the Castelli Romani area. Never used to ride while I lived there though.
It is a very hilly area, the driving is crazy, the heat in July and August unbearable.
On the plus side, free water can be obtained from public drinking fountains even in the most remote spots.
Enjoy your trip!

 

[SomethingLikeThat]

Yes probably not best to ride in the middle of the day during those months.

 

[Property Pusher]

Yea the temperature can get quite hot...I've been in Italy countless times...never to ride though...but I found that while riding even in temperatures above the 30 degree mark, it's never unbearable as there's a constant draft with or without wind...right??