Cycling Holidays in Italy from Chain Gang Brochure

Cycling Holidays in Italy from Chain Gang, offered by Chain Gang Cycle Tours Limited, brings together great food, fine wine and enough exercise to alleviate the guilt of pleasurable eating and drinking. These escorted gourmet cycling tours explore Tuscany and Umbria, two regions that combine everything fascinating about Italy.

Discovering Tuscany and Umbria

Tuscany and Umbria offer a remarkable mix of history and scenery, from Etruscan and Roman heritage and the Renaissance to wonderful architecture and some of the most amazing and beautiful cathedrals in the world. The landscape is spectacular, running from the Mediterranean coast up to the foothills of the Apennines.

Food, Wine and Good Times

The main aim of the week is to have fun. Chain Gang has built up a network of good local contacts, ensuring guests eat and drink well throughout the tour. The regions are celebrated for their wines, including:

• The wonderful wines of Chianti in Tuscany
• The deep, rich 'Brunello' from Montalcino
• The 'Vino Nobile' of Montepulciano
• The white wines of Orvieto in Umbria

The Chain Gang Philosophy

Whichever holiday is chosen, the philosophy is simple: every area selected is fascinating in its own right, whether the scenery of Provence and the Dordogne, the chateaux of the Loire Valley, or the hill towns and Renaissance architecture of Tuscany and Umbria. The tours aim to explore everything that is best about a region and to provide the most interesting itinerary of any cycling holiday company.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of cycling holiday is this?

It is an escorted gourmet cycling tour in Italy, designed so guests enjoy great food and fine wine while still getting enough exercise to balance the indulgence.

Which regions do the Italian tours cover?

The Italian tours explore Tuscany and Umbria, which combine Etruscan and Roman history, the Renaissance, wonderful architecture and beautiful cathedrals.

What bikes are provided?

Chain Gang provides good bikes, mostly TREK hybrids along with a variety of road-bikes.

What wines might guests sample?

Guests can enjoy Chianti, the deep, rich 'Brunello' from Montalcino, the 'Vino Nobile' of Montepulciano, and the white wines of Orvieto.

What is the scenery like?

It is visually spectacular, running from the Mediterranean coast up to the foothills of the Apennines.

Are other destinations available?

Yes. Chain Gang also offers holidays in areas such as Provence, the Dordogne and the chateaux of the Loire Valley, each fascinating in its own right.

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