Slow Cycling | Italy Bike Tours | For Lovers of Cycling and Italy |
Peter Sagan or Mark Cavendish would probably disagree, but slow cycling is a great way to squeeze every ounce out of your ride in Italy.
Like life, if you slow down, you’ll notice details that you would normally miss out on. Instead of keeping a check on your cadence, drink in your surroundings and enjoy the harmony of cyclist and landscape.
Slow the pace right down, take your time and you’ll really appreciate the beauty of this stunning country, its plentiful vineyards and winding, meandering roads.
Slow cycling is a growing phenomenon in the world of cycling, and we’ve designed a number of tours that comprise quiet roads, fabulous scenery and enchanting cycle paths. As ever on our curated tours, our slow cycling holidays also include hand-picked accommodation, restaurants and rest-stops that give a taste of the real, authentic Italy.
Whether it be exploring the Adriatic coast at your leisure on our Treasures On Two Wheels tour (new for 2021), or our Risotto and Ride trip around Lake Iseo, our slow-cycling range of tours provide the perfect combination of Instagrammable landscapes, world-class cuisine and a pace that really suits all.
But what is slow cycling and what are the benefits?
TAKE IT EASY
Thanks to the growing success and popularity of the sport at the Olympics and on the road at the Grand Tours, cycling has become synonymous with speed; getting from one place to the other as quickly as possible. Dressed in lycra and wearing aerodynamic helmets, these speed merchants have rightly become heroes.
But getting from A to B as quickly as you can isn’t for everyone, nor is it recommended for everyone. Slow cycling is all about properly taking your surroundings in, breathing in the fresh open air and being at one with the surrounding landscape.
Furthermore, slow cycling is inherently social and is perfect for cycling with friends — because of the pace you peddle, you’ll still have plenty of puff left to chat while you ride.
EXERCISE IS EXERCISE
Forget what your power metre says, they’re for those who want something different and really want to test themselves physically and mentally.
Slow cycling isn’t like that. The good news is that you can forget about RPM and watts, ditch the lycra and cycle on your own terms.
But make no mistake — just because you’re peddling at a much slower pace doesn’t mean that you aren’t burning off the pounds. Low-intensity exercise still elevates your heart rate and is a great way to stay in shape.
MIND HOW YOU GO
Originally published at https://italybiketours.com on February 28, 2021.
