Force of Nature

The Force of Nature tour is a wonderful discovery of the hidden gems of central Italy. ​From untouched nature to small historical towns, we will immerse ourselves into the wonderful Umbria and Marche regions, riding the Apennine Mountains and savoring truly delicious local food specialties. Many of the places we will visit still hold dear their middle age history, with architecture and customs reflecting the traditions at every corner. We will ride the best routes and stop in the most characteristic villages for real coffee and amazing lunches and dinners.

 

DAY 1 (12/07) 50 km: WELCOME TO SAN MARINO REPUBLIC
Pickup in Rimini - hotel check in - welcome drink at RIDE70s’ clubhouse -
discover your chosen bike ready to go - trip briefing - panoramic warm up ride -  social dinner/evening.
 
DAY 2 (13/07) 240 km: SAN MARINO TO VALNERINA
 Immediately out of traffic, we’ll hit secondary hilly roads to Urbino, an important center for Italian Renaissance,
then continue to the UNESCO World Heritage site Furlo Gorge,
a truly impressive natural beauty with limestone walls overlooking a green emerald river.
After a break for lunch, we’ll continue riding to the magical Rasiglia, also called the ‘small Umbrian Venice’,
to then finally we’ll set our helmets at a great historical family residence immersed in the green of Valnerina. 
 
DAY 3 (14/07) 200 km: VALNERINA TO VALNERINA (Sibillini Mountains National Park)
 We’ll hit today real Force of Nature grandiosity,
from the crashing sound of one of the highest waterfalls of Europe, to the marvelous rise up the Sibillini Mountains,
where the majesty of Pian Grande di Castlluccio will capture us with its many flowering summer colors.
Descending along the high valley of the free flowing river Nera,
we’ll return to our Valnerina historical residence for more beautiful hospitality.
 
DAY 4 (15/07) 160 km: VALNERINA TO TRASIMENO LAKE
 Umbria is the region where man made is perfectly married to lush nature.
We’ll ride through historical towns and villages of irresistible beauty, and of course experience their wonderful food and wine traditions,
paying a visit to a wine cellar where art and wine blend in the very culture of living and working.
Finally we’ll reach the Trasimeno lake, the biggest central Italy lake, for a well deserved refreshing swim and then dinner.
Overnight on the Trasimeno lake.
 
DAY 5 (16/07) 180 km: TRASIMENO LAKE TO SAN MARINO
 For our last day, once again, we’ll be surrounded by nature.
We’ll follow the Tevere Valey all the way to San Giustino, and then hit the sweeping corners and wild views of the Bocca Trabaria pass.
After a lovely lunch at an historical mill, we’ll continue to San Leo where an optional walk to the top of the rocky town is an option,
and then finally return to our Clubhouse in San Marino for a celebratory dinner party.
 
DAY 6 (17/07):
Breakfast - transfer to Rimini and return home.

6 days trip / 5 days riding / 850 km 
PACKAGE A €2250 / PACKAGE B €1650