Romagna Cycle Resort, Guided Rides by Road Bike

Our Emilia Romagna cycle resort is based in the seaside town of Cesenatico which is easily reached by train from Bologna. This is a guided cycling holiday where most guests would ride a road bike. We have selected a wonderful four-star hotel right on the beach with its own swimming pool. It is a fabulous location for cyclists, their partners and even families to spend time there. You know in Italy hospitality seems to become second nature and you will soon feel at home in the lovely family-owned and run hotel.

The region around Cesenatico is a great place to ride, a total flat section is all around the town but with 10-12 miles you can be in the hills and Apennine mountains where any amount of challenge can be found. It is also the birth town of Marco Pantani a famous Italian cyclist who had one the famous grand tours of Italy and France along with 46 race victories. There is a museum dedicated to him near the towns train station.

From the hotel, there will be at least 5 guided rides during the week, at least 1 guide will be present but often 3-5 guided rides are possible in peak months.  Each night the next day’s rides will be posted on the notice board, each will be at different average speed to ensure everyone can ride in a group which is not too fast or slow for them.

Typical groups

Easy group

Average speed around 11-12.5 mph, 18-20 km/h.
Easy riding where the pace is not essential. Stopping and site seeing, admiring monuments and historical attractions.

Coffee group

A little faster average speed 12-13 mph 19-21km/h.
Similar to the easy group but for riders a little fitter. Stopping for a coffee in this group is important. For riders who want to get to know the area more.

Mid group

A group riding at 13-14 mph, 21-23 km/h. You should be more used to riding in a group of cyclists as the pace is now a little higher. You will there have longer riders and start to get well onto the surrounding hills.

Club group

In this group the average speed is now typically 14-17mph, rides are longer 50+ miles 80+km. This is for regular cyclists who are not daunted by climbs and descents.

Top Group

Dedicated to sports or highly trained cyclists, the top is a group that maintains an average speed of 15-19mph, 27/30 km/h, and tackles difficult climbs with routes that reach up to 87 miles 140 km.

Travel Insurance

It is a requirement of booking this tour with Hooked on Cycling that you have suitable travel insurance which covers you for the chosen activity and for emergency evacuation and hospital care.

Although each week’s riding would be totally different from the previous week here is a  typical example of rides which could take place during the week.

Looking for cycling where you stay in one location, why not browse our Italian Cycle Resort or our Marche Cycle Resort, the first offers great guided rides and the second self-guided cycle routes.

How to get there

To Bologna or Rimini airports where we can arrange transfer to the hotel if required, transfers are paid locally. You can also take the train direct from Bologna or Rimini to Cesenatico.

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