Bicycle Italy with BikeRentalsPlus!

Italy is one of the friendliest bicycle destinations in Europe.  Plus, it's full of Italians and has some of the best food for cyclists.  Handmade pasta anyone?   BikeRentalsPlus! has its headquarters in the heart of Emilia-Romagna, not far from Bologna.  The founders have been bicycling this area since 1972.

So, whether you need a self-guided tour from Venice to Florence or just a tour on the flats of Emilia-Romagna, give them a call today.  They do self-supported tours, where you carry panniers, or they can do a partially supported tour, arranging for hotels and luggage shuttles daily.

Take a look at the 7-night tour of Emilia-Romagna at this link.

You'll Find Flat Rides, Great Food and Wine in Italy's Emilia-Romagna Region

If you think that the Netherlands is the only place for easy, relaxed bicycle rides, think again.  The Art Cities of Italy's Emilia-Romagna are some of the most bicycle-friendly cities in Europe.  Add to that the great food and classic wines of the region and you have a perfect destination for a self-guided bicycle tour.  The cities of Ferrara, Modena, Forli, Cesena, Faenza, and Ravenna all have launched aggressive campaigns to attract bicycle tourists.  The web sites linked to these cities have itineraries, suggestions for lodging, and lots of helpful information for planning your tour.

This region also affords easy access to the foothills of the Apennine Mountains with a little more challenging rides for those who wish.  Add to that a number of "agriturismi" in the region for inexpensive lodging and you are set.