Originally Posted by
MarcusT
Ride to your destinations while the other folks take trains or a rental car. Italy has a vast rail system, not to mention Flix bus. You get your riding in and they have the dolce vita.
There may even be an outfitter who will organize your trip and transport the non riders. It won't be cheap.
Tuscany is saturated with bike tour organizers, so choose wisely. A very popular route is called the 'eroica'
As a solo traveller, you may need to do self guided or join a group
Thnx for this, Marcus. I think I'm leaning toward doing a week with my wife and friend, non-cycling, regular touring and sightseeing, and then after that a solo/self-guided tour.
Wondering if you or anyone else would have any thoughts on either of these self-guided tours, and/or organizers? IDK either of the companies, but both seem reputable, get good reviews. Thoughts?
Bike Across Tuscany - Lucca to Florence Crossing the Heart of Tuscany - (CycleEurope bike tours)
The Best of Umbria and Tuscany (Assissi to Siena, Van Gogh Tours)