The Italian Cycling Center offers an inexpensive and flexible European bicycling vacation for tourists, fitness riders, and racers. Three daily rides, each at a different ability level, accommodate couples and groups who cycle at a different pace or who have different expectations from cycling. This year we have reduced prices to commemorate our twenty-fifth season.

The daily rate- To commemorate our 25th season, the daily rate per person has been reduced to €120 for double occupancy, and €135 for single occupancy. The fee includes the ride, lodging, and three daily meals (including wine and bottled water) at our hotel’s restaurant. There are no “wine kitties” or hidden charges. If you will have a car and prefer to stay at our new, more luxurious hotel, add €20 to these prices.

A different concept- Rather than travel from town to town, with the inconvenience of daily packing and moving, we operate from a base located in an area with exceptional cycling. We don’t concentrate on wine tasting, expensive Epicurean meals, and luxurious lodgings, rather we focus on providing cycling that is appropriate for each rider’s abilities and interests. Our cycling is challenging and our prices are moderate, not the other way around. By keeping marketing expenses minimal, and locating away from crowded tourist destinations, we are able to provide comfortable accommodations and outstanding meals at a lower cost than most European cycling tours.

Non-cycling companions are welcome and can have a fulfilling vacation enjoying various activities that include: touring the historic cities of Venice and Padua (both an hour away by train), hiking in the mountains, swimming, rock climbing, parasailing (bring your license), horseback riding, golf, viewing great art in its original setting, taking cooking lessons at our hotel or just reading and relaxing in the clean mountain air. The daily rides usually return shortly after 1 p.m., leaving the afternoons free for shared activities with the cycling companion.

Come Ride and Cook with us! Chef Allesandro is offering cooking lessons in his state of the art hotel kitchen right here at ICC. Pastas, veal braises, polentas and more. Class is 30 € per person. It's a great way to relax in the afternoon. See the Pictures.

Climate- Unlike in regions further south, nearby mountains keep the summers from being uncomfortably hot. Daytime temperatures range from 60° to 85°. There is little rainfall from mid-June to mid-September. July and August have the best conditions for cycling, with clear blue skies and the least traffic on the roads.

Flexibility- Schedule any length of stay, for whatever dates you prefer, May through September. Trip insurance is not necessary since prepayment is not required and no dates are ever canceled. If, before or after your stay with us, you wish to do additional travel that doesn’t include cycling, we will be happy to store your bike and extra luggage at our facilities.

Rental bikes- Your rides will be safer and more enjoyable if you ride your own bike. However, if you cannot take a bike to Italy, good quality road bikes with triple chainrings are available for rent at a local bike shop for €25 a day. Allow plenty of time to arrange for availability of the proper size on your dates. The bike shop will have your rental bike ready in the bike room when you arrive.

How to get there- How to get there- Venice and Treviso have the closest airports to the Italian Cycling Center. Non-stop flights to Venice are offered from JFK and Atlanta by Delta, and from Philadelphia by US Airways. Ryanair offers inexpensive flights from England to Treviso. We can arrange transportation to and from these airports at any time of day.

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For a brochure, Download our Brochure or contact the Italian Cycling Center, 2117 Green Street, Philadelphia PA 19130-3110. Telephone: 215-232-6772, e-mail: info@italiancycling.com

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