by Alessia Braia

Cyclotourism is a fresh new way to discover the wonders of Italy by doing a hearty bike ride. This latest concept in tourism combines holiday fun and enjoyment together with a stimulating healthy sport.

Lake Maggiore photo by Mbdortmund/Wikimedia

A number of cities throughout Italy are at the heart of the development of cycling activity holidays. This concept is attracting those who are passionate about cycling through a vast swathe of events and initiatives.

Several hotels have been opened in order to respond to peaks in demand during the cycling competition season. These Italian Bike Hotels are well known in Italy and throughout Europe. Each one strives to provide guests with a complete range of services including laundry, bike shelters, technical clothing, path maps and everything you could possibly wish for after a hard days' bike ride, from massages to high energy meals.

Italy Bike Hotels can be found in almost every region of the country. They are spread throughout the many roads you will be pedaling along, even the most remote areas. In Emilia Romagna, cyclists will find accommodations along the "Giro del San Giovese", the "Nine Hills" as well as along a host of inland routes. The "Giro delle Dolomiti" is the most famous path in Trentino. Many others can be found in the Marche and Puglia.


Alpenine Mountain Range photo by Alexander Resch/Wikimedia

Visit the ancient sites with temple ruins (like Paestum), ride along the shimmering Mediterranean Seas, enjoy the cool breezes in the Apennine Mountains, or check out some of the out of the way Hilltop Villages filled with old time ambiance.

This fantastic combination of routes and appropriately located accommodation services are designed to ensure that tourists can truly see the very best of each region. At Bike Hotels, guests can cycle easy and more challenging routes where they will have the chance to savour local enogastronomic products.

Let us look in more detail at the services provided by bike hotels in Italy, and just what we can expect from a true biking holiday.

Every day at a bike hotel is action packed, and services include:

- Maps of various routes that range in difficulty
- Expert guides that accompany guests and athletes along well trodden or undiscovered paths.
- Professional bikes for athletes
- Technical clothing and equipment
- Bike shelter and repair garage
- High energy meals
- Gyms, massages and wellness centers in order to reduce muscle tension

Traveling in Italy is truly an excellent way to discover the best of every region. For those who are passionate about cycling, the time has come to experience Italy under a whole new light.

For more info see: Cycling Holidays in Italy