FLORENCE AND PISA
(Romagna and Tuscany)

On the first stage, between Riccione and Borgocorsignano, we’ll travel through Santarcangelo di Romagna, Sogliano and Mercato Saraceno, all villages that are part of the famous Nove Colli, the most famous amateur cycling race in Italy that many friends of the Dory already know well. The first real mountain pass will be Mandrioli, a 7-kilometre climb through the Casentino Forests between Bagno di Romagna and Badia Prataglia and then down to Poppi and Borgo Corsignano where we’ll spend the first night.

The second day we’ll tackle the spectacular Consuma Pass on our way to Florence, a 54-kilometre stage that will allow you to visit the city of the Medici, with its works of art and impressive architecture, like the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio, taking all the time that these masterpieces deserve. We’ll have dinner in the city, then head to the hotel for our overnight stay.

The third and final stage, which covers 108 kilometres, will be mainly flat and will visit four of the most important cities in Tuscany – Prato, Pistoia, Lucca and finally Pisa, the city that’s famous all over the world for its leaning tower.

The week programme:
SATURDAY	Arrival in Riccione and check-in at Hotel Dory 6.00 pm Welcome cocktail and information to participants 7.00 pm Welcome Dinner
SUNDAY	9.30 am Tour in the Romagna and Marche Regions 80/90 kms 7.00 pm Dinner
MONDAY	9.30 am Tour in the Romagna and Marche Regions 80/90 kms 1.00 pm Barbecue in Vecciano at the country house and tasting of balsamic vinegar 6.00 pm Breafing with the guides for useful information over the trip to Florence and Pisa 7.00 pm Dinner
TUESDAY	8.30 am Riccione - Corsignano (Tuscany) 122 km 4.00 pm Arrival in Corsignano and check-in in the farmhouse 7.00 pm Typical Tuscan dinner
WEDNESDAY	8.30 am Corsignano-Florence (Tuscany) 55 km 12.00 pm arrival in Florence by bike and visit of the city and its historical centre 3.00 pm check-in at the hotel and free time to visit Florence 7.00 pm aperitif and dinner at a typical restaurant in Florence
THURSDAY	8.30 am Florence - Pisa 108 km 3.00 pm arrival in Pisa by bike and visit of the city and its historical centre 5.00 pm change of clothes and departure for Riccione by minibus 8.00 pm Arrival in Riccione 8.30 pm dinner at Hotel Dory
FRIDAY	9.30 am Tour in the Marche region 80/90 km 7.00 pm “Flavours and Pleasures” sample dinner 9.00 pm Photos and Prize-giving ceremony
SATURDAY	Departure

General information
• The program is open to well-trained cyclists; the average speed will be 20-22 km per hour (Cappuccino group)
• All services for cyclists and also a first-aid and mechanical service minibus following the group during the 3-days excursion.
• Accompanying persons may also take part in the three-day "Florence by bike", travelling either in the minibus or with their own cars.
• a minimum number of 5 participants is needed to make the excursion possible and the maximum number of participants is 18. The program is subject to changes as regards indicated routes and times.
• Please bring a small trolley with the bare essentials for 3 days (not large Samsonite suitcases) :-)

Reservations deadline:
Spring stage: within 31 March

Where we`ll stay:
Agriturismo Borgocorsignano

Where we eat
Breakfast at the hotel and dinner in typical local restaurants. On the way lunch break and refreshment drinks provided by minibus service.