This is for lovers of cycling and the Chianti hills....
Every first weekend in October an exclusive (non-competitive) vintage bicycle race called "L'EROICA" is organized in Gaiole in Chianti. It really is a celebration to the tradition of cycling.
The race is conceived to make a proper tribute to the tradition and the people that made the sport of bicycle racing an excellence.
The event, in fact, involves the participation of around 4000 runners from all over Europe, armed with their vintage bicycles, as well as their clothing in line with the past: knitted wool, leather shoes and hats for a real journey back in time.
Every first weekend in October an exclusive (non-competitive) vintage bicycle race called "L'EROICA" is organized in Gaiole in Chianti. It really is a celebration to the tradition of cycling.
The race is conceived to make a proper tribute to the tradition and the people that made the sport of bicycle racing an excellence.
The event, in fact, involves the participation of around 4000 runners from all over Europe, armed with their vintage bicycles, as well as their clothing in line with the past: knitted wool, leather shoes and hats for a real journey back in time.
The participants will be divided into four teams that will travel heroically - it is appropriate to say so - 38, 75, 135 or 205 km of mainly unpaved roads, in the charming scenery of the Chianti hills and the Orcia valley.
A large number of events is planned or the spectators, culminating in the famous "Heroic Dinner", a culinary event in the company of the runners, in a unique and friendly atmosphere.
Yes this is a very characteristic appointment, spend a weekend of relaxation and fun among the beautiful Chianti hills: tradition, cycling and the unfailing excellence of Tuscan food and wine...... If you wish to attend the next edition, please see here
And here you can find some nice rentals in Chianti area !
A large number of events is planned or the spectators, culminating in the famous "Heroic Dinner", a culinary event in the company of the runners, in a unique and friendly atmosphere.
Yes this is a very characteristic appointment, spend a weekend of relaxation and fun among the beautiful Chianti hills: tradition, cycling and the unfailing excellence of Tuscan food and wine...... If you wish to attend the next edition, please see here
And here you can find some nice rentals in Chianti area !
