{"id":731,"date":"2019-03-10T14:31:42","date_gmt":"2019-03-10T13:31:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tuscanybicycle.com\/travel\/?page_id=731"},"modified":"2026-02-19T18:08:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T17:08:41","slug":"chianti-villages-north-road-cycling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tuscanybicycle.com\/travel\/tuscany-chianti-wine-and-bike-tours\/chianti-villages-north-road-cycling\/","title":{"rendered":"chianti villages north road cycling"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Chianti villages north – road cycling<\/span><\/h1>\n

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starting point<\/h4>

Tuscany bicycle, Gaiole in Chianti<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]

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PRICE<\/h4>

250 per person<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”30″][vc_column_text](please note: pick up may be arranged from other places at an additional fee. Email us for details)[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60″][qode_elements_holder number_of_columns=”two_columns” switch_to_one_column=”480″][qode_elements_holder_item vertical_alignment=”top” advanced_animations=”no” item_padding=”0px 10px 0px 10px”]

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time<\/h4>

7-8 hours<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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elevation gain<\/h4>

1600 mt<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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distance biked<\/h4>

90 km<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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area<\/h4>

Chianti classico Tuscany<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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type tour<\/h4>

Road biking<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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bike type<\/h4>

Full carbon Scott road bike (please note: other bike types available. Email us for details).<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/qode_elements_holder_item][qode_elements_holder_item vertical_alignment=”top” advanced_animations=”no” item_padding=”0px 10px 0px 10px”]

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skill level<\/h4>

advanced<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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number partecipants<\/h4>

2-10 (please note: larger groups may be accommodated by request)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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minimum age<\/h4>

16 years old<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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fully guided<\/h4>

Yes<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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road type<\/h4>

All paved<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/qode_elements_holder_item][\/qode_elements_holder][vc_empty_space height=”60″][vc_column_text](* please note, for mechanical issues or riders unable to finish the ride for groups of less than 4 riders, there is the possibility for a ride back to Gaiole, included in the tour price)[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”60″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Description<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30″][vc_column_text css=””]This is the \u00a0blockbuster follow up to our original, bestselling Chianti Villages West\u00a0 – Road Cycling itinerary. You asked for more miles, more elevation gain, more thrilling downhills and grueling uphills \u2013 and Chianti Villages North is our answer to the letters and emails we received.<\/p>\n

Imagine a challenging, long and exhilarating ride, for serious road cyclists only, hitting all the \u201cmust sees\u201d in Chianti Classico, riding a state of the art Scott full carbon road bike, during a full day immersion by bike in the heart of Tuscan wine country.<\/p>\n

This ride begins in Gaiole in Chianti, where our store is and continues west to Radda in Chianti, where a leg pounding 15% ramp of 1 KM awaits you, to reach the historical centre of Radda. Afterwards you enjoy a small respite and easy rollers on the way via a scenic ridge road to Castellina in Chianti.<\/p>\n

Castellina is a beautiful medieval wine village and perfect for an espresso stop, at one of its many charming outdoor caff\u00e8s. Afterwards, your efforts up until now are handsomely rewarded with a thrilling decent towards San Donato in Poggio on one of the area\u2019s most beautiful roads with sweeping curves downhill and pristine tarmac.<\/p>\n

We will stop en route at a boutique, world class winery to enjoy a winetasting or if you prefer at one of the area\u2019s leading artisanal gelato producers to sample their award winning gelato creations. There will also be time during the ride for lunch, and we are happy to make recommendations based upon what you are looking for (please note, lunch is not included in the tour price).<\/p>\n

From San Donato, the route will make its way towards Greve in Chianti, and include two of the area\u2019s most iconic climbs \u2013 Quattro Strade and Passo dei Pecorai. Greve is Chianti Classico\u2019s largest village, with a lovely trapezoid shaped piazza, dotted with local eateries, butcher shops and bars. From Greve, there is a gorgeous, gradual climb into Panzano featuring an obligatory visit to Dario Cecchini\u2019s world famous butcher shop, where AC\/DC is often playing in the background, intermingled with Dario\u2019s recital of Dante\u2019s Inferno whilst preparing meat cuts.<\/p>\n

Afterwards another incredibly scenic decent out of Panzano, sweeping past the Conca d\u2019Oro (Golden Slopes) of Chianti, where some of the best Chianti Classico wines are produced \u2013 then a long false flat heading in the direction of Badia a Coltibuono \u2013 a Vallobrosian monastery now home to a world class organic winery of the same name, famed cooking school and flagship winery restaurant.<\/p>\n

From Badia, the last incredibly gorgeous decent full of tight, hair pin turns leading us back to Gaiole in Chianti. What a day and what an amazing ride – Ride like a Tuscan![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30″][vc_column_text css=””]Summary Price: 250\u20ac for person[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60″]book this tour now<\/a>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=””][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1553029088139{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”right” css_animation=”” css=”.vc_custom_1522074373054{margin-right: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #333333 !important;}”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Ride like a Tuscan<\/h2>\n

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Book this tour now<\/h2>\n

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ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS<\/strong><\/h4>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738169115536{padding-top: 15px !important;}”]World class road cycling on some of Tuscany\u2019s most beautiful roads. Ride roads immortalized by top pro cyclists in Strade Bianche and Giro d\u2019Italia. Feel the heady excitement of riding a top full carbon Scott road bike in Chianti Classico. Enjoy wine tasting at one of Tuscany\u2019s most prestigious wine estates.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

ITINERARY\u00a0<\/strong>INCLUDES<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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