The Emilia Romagna is a fervid region, known for its friendliness and for being a land of motors, with the historical presence of Ferrari, Ducati, Lamborghini, Moto Morini, and for being the birthplace of great motorcyclists…But not only, here were born the best cyclists, or better, to true myths of cycling: first of all “the Pirate”, Marco Pantani. Emilia Romagna is a region that is particularly suitable for all types of cycling, for professionals, amateurs, bikers and spectators… we can really say that the cycling tourism finds home in Emilia Romagna! In fact, In its extension it collects almost all types of territory, from the long plain, stretched between the sea and the hills of the hinterland, to more gentle or more tetchy ups and downs, that take place between mountains and Apennines, that decorate this fertile and lively land. But that’s not all. In Emilia Romagna there are numerous bike hotels specialized to accommodate cyclists and some of the most known to the lovers of the two wheels, like the “Passo del Barbotto” and the bends that characterize the famous “Nove Colli” competition. This is just one of the many reasons why the cycling is so practiced in Emilia Romagna! The bike paths in Emilia Romagna are very numerous and able to satisfy all the needs. Who is not practical cyclist not to be discouraged: the wide plain of the Emilia Romagna offers marvelous cycling itineraries, medieval villages and countryside cured, that you can visit without fatigue, while the bikers will find pleasure in the myriad of trails for mountain biking through the hills and the many natural parks.
Pedal along the sea will be an unforgettable experience for all! A real privilege!
Emilia Romagna is a land rich in traditions, culture, imagination and flavors… Bologna is known like “the red, the fat and the wise city”: “red” for the particular color of the tiles of its roofs, “wise” because there is the oldest university in Europe and perhaps the entire world, and “fat” for the renowned cuisine with “tortellini, Lasagne, Tagliatelle, Mortadella, Ciccioli” and many other delicacies!
In Emilia Romagna, in addition to biking you can discover also the Roads of Wines and Flavors that you can go on two wheels. A bike ride in Emilia Romagna cannot prescind from an aperitif with Parmigiano Reggiano flave of red cow from the provinces of Parma and Reggio Emilia, embellished by a drop of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, or with “Parma Prosciutto”, “Culatello of Zibello”, “Ciccioli Friabili”, “Felino salami” , all served with “Sangiovese di Romagna di Riserva” or with a fresh “Pignoletto dei Colli Bolognesi”.
Add to your cycling itineraries in Emilia Romagna a magnificent grilled fish of the Adriatic, seasoned with Extra Virgin Olive Oil DOP, from Brisighella or from the hills of Romagna, served with seasonal vegetables. Emilia Romagna is one of the most important Italian regions for the fruit and vegetable production, with PDO and PGI products, such as green asparagus from Altedo, the Apricots from Medicine, pears of the Emilia-Romagna, Peaches and Nectarines from Romagna, the Potatoes from Bologna, Cherries from Vignola.
But the “Piadina” is the dish that will please all tastes, stuffed with ham and rocket or with another specialty of Romagna, the “Sqacquerone”: kind of cheese similar to “Stracchino” but with more delicate and dark taste.
Cycling in Emilia Romagna is a journey, even in the taste and flavor of delicious chestnuts and “Marroni”, excellent honeys, excellent and exclusive cheeses, such as “Formaggio di Fossa”, and the prized cow and pork meat of the regional tradition.
Are you thinking about going to bring the pocket fridge for your mountain bike holiday in Emilia Romagna? It would not be a bad idea.
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