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09.00 am - Meeting in Forlì, address Piazza Orsi Mangelli, 1, 47122 Forlì FC (300 m from the Train station). Bike fitting and briefing
09.30 am - Departure from Forlì, crossing the historic center
10.00 am - Entrance to the path along the Montone River
10.45 am - Arrival at the city of Sun. Get to know the castles of the governor and artillery captain
11.00 am - Castrocaro Terme Fortress. Pause for photos and storytelling
11.30 am - We get to know one of Marta Valpiani's estates, cycling between the rows of the vineyard. Lavender fields are along the route
12.00 - Arrival at Marta Valpiani's winery. Time to get some refreshment, rehydrate and then start of the Wine Tasting Experience: guided tour of the cellar and tasting of 3 glasses of wine paired with local delights (piadina di gentil rosso casareccia) and tasting of olive oil
1.30 pm - Return to Forlì. Estimated arrival: 3.30 pm
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The meeting point is set at Piazza Orsi Mangelli, located 500 m from the Forlì train station. Here the initial briefing and bike fitting will be carried out before departure. In the beggining of the tour we'll come across the historic center of Forlì, passing through Piazza Aurelio Saffi, the place where temporal power meets spiritual power. There will be several moments along the guided bike tour in which the guide, an expert in the area, will stop to tell you curiosities and hints of local history, for example when you reach the fortresses and castles of the Land of the Sun, or "City of Sun". We will use the additional thrust of our electric bikes to climb towards the Fortress of Castrocaro Terme, where we will stop to take photos of the local panorama. From this moment, the famous gullies become more and more present. As we go up, we will cross the rows of the estates of the Marta Valpiani winery. The climb ends when we arrive at the cellar, where the Valpiani family will welcome us for a visit to the cellar and the tasting of their delights, including the "Succo della Romagna", i.e. the biodynamic wine from the native Albana, Sangiovese and Trebbiano Romagnolo vines , as well as the gentil rosso piadine, their own-produced olive oil, local cured meats and cheeses.
After the Wine Tasting Experience, we return to Forlì crossing an undulating landscape on secondary roads that will touch fascinating monuments such as the Monte Poggiolo Fortress and small villages and hamlets, such as Villagrappa and Quattro respectively.
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Approximate Tour Duration: 5,5-6 hs
Total Approximate distance: 42,5 km / 25.2 mi
Accumulated Ascents: 523 m / 1725.9 ft
Surface Breakdown: 55% dirt roads / 45% asphalt (mostly secondary roads)
Maximum Climb Steepness: 14 %
General Ability level: Athletic Beginner: Flowing pace on rolling terrain with ocasionally some hills
Fitness Level: reasonable level of fitness (exercising at least once a week).
Technical ability required: good technical ability (you must be able to turn and brake on inconsistent terrain such as the gravel roads) and use the brakes and shifter consistently.
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Cycling guide certified by the National MTB Academy with total knowledge of the area
Wine Tasting Experience:
guided visit in the cellar
Wine Tasting of up to 3 glasses of wine paired with local delights
Rental of Electrical Bike (MTB type or Equivalent)
Helmet
Tour Leader Third party civil liability insurance (in accordance with the terms of the RC 70346 policy)
Emergency mechanical assistance in the event of a breakdown
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Water or food to consume during the bike ride, or during the stops
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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