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08.30 - 08.30 - Arrival at the meeting point. Getting Acquainted with the group, Introductory and Orientation Talk
09.00 - Bike Fitting and Safety talk
09.15 - Start cycling
09.50 - We reach the hamlet of Geggiano
10.30 - Pass through the vineyards of the Vallepicciola winery. From here, the landscape switches onto hilly shapes, dotted with cypress trees decorating the streets, and castles reigning over the territory. It's time for the famous white roads of Chianti Classico, known for the Eroica race.
10.45 - We cycle along the white gravel roads, with time for shooting some photos and listening to stories until we reach Monti in Chianti.
11.10 - We make a stop at the borough of Monti in Chianti, to stretch and freshen up before climbing to Cacchiano Castle.
11.30 - Check point at the Cacchiano Castle
12.00 - Guided tour of the Brolio Castle with a local guide (only available in the morning tour).
13.00 - We will pop into the Ricasoli wine shop tasting one glass of wine
13.30 - Lunch time (not included): we propose a local, no-frills trattoria where you’ll will taste the delights of typical Tuscan gastronomy, in the surroundings of the Brolio Castle (the afternoon tour includes a short pause at a local cafè for a light lunch or refreshments)
14.30 - Return to Siena. Through secondary tarmac roads, making short pauses for for storytelling and, if necessary, a stop for a coffee or toilet, we’ll get back to Siena
16.30 / 17.00 - Estimated Time of Arrival at the starting point
*The itinerary/sequence listed above can be changed according to the guide’s discretion.
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Together with our cycling guides, this bike tour starts in the fascinating Siena to enter the territory known as Chianti Classico. Equipped with our comfortable Assisted Electric Bikes we will use the famous Tuscan gravel roads to reach one of the most iconic medieval castles in the area, that of Brolio. As we cross territories rich in grape and olive cultivation, we will have the opportunity to stop at panoramic points to take some photos and for storytelling. We'll get off of our bikes for a guided tour of the castle installations with a local guide, learning in detail about the events linked to the internal wars between Siena and Florence, and the life of the Ricasoli family. Afterwards, we will pop into the winery to learn about and go for the chianti wine tasting, in which you'll get to choose among various kinds of the Chianti Classico produced by Vinicola Ricasoli (one glass comprised). Afterwards, we'll get back on our bikes and head to the restaurant where you will taste the delights of typical Tuscan gastronomy (attention: the afternoon tour does not include a lunch break and does not pass through San Gusmé: there will be a stop in the bar in front of the cellar). The tour ends by returning to Siena.
*During the entire route you will be accompanied by a cycle tour guide certified by the National MTB Academy and the Italian Association of Environmental Hiking Guides (card no. 712).
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Approximate Tour Duration: 6-7 hs
Total Approximate distance : 49 km / 30 mi
Accumulated Ascents: 855 m / 2,821 ft
Surface Breakdown: 15% dirt / 85% asphalt (mostly secondary roads)
Maximum Climb Steepness: 12 %
Difficulty level: medium
Technical ability required: good technical ability (you must be able to turn and brake on inconsistent terrain such as the gravel roads)
Physical effort: medium (you must be used to covering a similar distance in a bike, and reasonably fit)
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Cycling guide certified for the National MTB Academy with total knowledge of the area
Tour Leader Third party civil liability insurance (in force in accordance with the terms of the RC 70346 policy)
Emergency mechanical assistance in the event of a breakdown
Rental of Pedal-Assist Electrical Bike (MTB kind or City)
Helmets
Guided visit in the Brolio Castle (not included in the afternoon option - instead we offer an orientation tour through the castle main outside areas and chapel with the tour leader)
1 Glass of Wine: to be chosen in the moment in the winery (Chianti Classico or others)
Rucksac with 1 bottle of water and some snacks
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Water or food to consume during the bike ride
Shuttle o transfer
Meals
Personal Accidents Insurance (possible to be added under request)
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In the event of cancellation of the tour due to bad weather, it will be rescheduled. If participation on the new proposed date is impossible, the amount will be refunded (depending on the payment method, management costs may be withheld)
As long as the cancellation is requested within 48 hours of the start time of the chosen tour, the refund will be granted in full, with management costs relating to the payment method being withheld.
Refund won't be granted if the cancellation request arrives in less than 48 hours prior the tour meeting time.
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Photo of Comacchio: Milena di nella, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
Trabocchio: Vanni Lazzari, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
