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Siena in Tuscany is an ideal place to visit: historical beauties and monuments can also be visited by planning a tuscany cycling tour. The province of Siena provides many opportunities for those seeking to tour Tuscany on a bike, and has recently announced a plan to enlarge and improve cycling paths to favor bicycle tours. Two new cycling paths are now under construction, from Buonconvento to Poggibonsi, and from Abbadia San Salvatore to Piancastagnaio.

The Percorso dell’Eroica offers an itinerary in Siena on dirt roads, safe for cycling with 90 billboards placed every 5 Km: a pleasant cycling tour in the countryside that can be completed in 2 days or up to 1 week, depending on your skills and training.

Another cycling tour is the Sentiero della Bonifica, a track going from Chiusi Scalo to Chiusi dei Monaci, approximately 65 Km, particularly indicated for those who love mountain bikes.

Tours are organized for groups and our hotels in Tuscany offer holiday packages which include cycling tours.

One of the greatest pleasures of a holiday in Tuscany is the ever changing landscape and the possibility to enjoy it.

Starting March and ending in October, Tuscany offers an outstanding weather conditions making cycling tours and cycling vacations ideal for those who enjoy the outdoors.

Cycling tours in Tuscany are popular and bikes readily available at the numerous bike rental shops, making your cycling holiday in tuscany so much easier.

More information on cycling in Tuscany and bicycles at Florence By Bike.

Oh and once you’ve found your bike don’t forget to Book your hotel in Tuscany