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.

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, 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.

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 us plenty of time to check for availability of the proper size on your dates.

How to get there- Venice and Treviso are 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, We can arrange transportation to and from these airports at any time of day.

The daily rate per person with double occupancy is €140. Single occupancy is €155. For "non-cycling companions" the rate is €100 for adults and €80 for small children. Our 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 other charges. If you prefer to stay at a more luxurious hotel two miles from our facilities, add €15 per person. To stay at our new hotel, you will need a car to commute to meals and to the start of our rides.

To make a reservation and to find out how to get there, see the Reservations page.

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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