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meet us near the
garage. We can meet at the Certosa Exit off the A1
highway. There is a roundabout there. This is also where the
Firenze-Siena highway ("superstrada") starts. I am easy to spot
because I drive a large red nine-passenger van.
There isn't parking along the roundabout.
However, it is possible to safely pull over on one side. I can
meet you there at 10:15 am. You can then just follow me in your
car to my garage. |
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RESERVE HERE TO MEET AT
CERTOSA EXIT |
If you use our other Reservation Form we
will not know to meet you at the Certosa Exit.
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Can I park my car at the
pickup place?
Parking in Florence is terrible. You will not be able to park at the
pickup place. If you have your own car we suggest that you follow the
van to our garage and park there. It is a 25 minute drive (9 miles/15
km).
Can you
come pick us up at our hotel or rental villa?
We can't pick you up where you are staying. You will need to
walk down to the Ponte Vespucci bridge (10-minute walk from the train
station).
Can I pay with a
credit card?
We cannot accept credit cards. We can only accept cash.
Is there a student discount?
We have decided to keep the same low price
for everyone.
Is there a children's
discount?
We are sorry, but we do not offer a children's discount.
If I drive myself
can I have a discount?
We cannot offer you a discount if you drive yourself to our garage.
If I bring my own
bike can I have a discount?
We cannot offer a discount if you bring
your own bike.
How difficult
is the ride?
The ride is 12 miles (20 kilometers) long. The bicycles all have
21 speeds with extra low gears for hill climbing. There is a
gradual two-kilometer hill after lunch which can always be walked if you
prefer. You can ride at your own
pace. We stop frequently for breaks and photographs. The
tour is not an athletic event and you do not have to be an athlete to complete the
ride.
Elevation Profile
What if
it rains?
If it is overcast at 10:00 am we run the
tour. If it is raining at 10:00 am we don't run the tour. If
it starts raining hard during the tour we stop cycling. If we are
able to do the winery visit, wine tasting, and lunch we charge the full
70 Euro price. If we are not able to complete those activities we
discount the tour price.
What should I wear?
You don't need any particular gear for
our ride. We will provide helmets for your safety. We encourage
you to wear running shoes or tennis shoes rather than open sandals. On
cooler days bring a sweatshirt or light jacket. Extra clothes can
always be left in the van. We suggest you use sunscreen on
bright sunny days.
What's included in tour?
Tour Includes:
Shuttle by private van in and out of Florence
21-speed hybrid bicycle
Winery tour and
Chianti wine tasting
Hearty lunch in a "ristorante"
Visit a charming Tuscan hill town
Bilingual tour guide
Helmet and water bottle
Peaceful country back roads
Beautiful views of vineyards and olive grove
Can I
have a vegetarian lunch?
Yes we can offer vegetarian
meals. We eat in a small "ristorante" in a Tuscan hill town. Lunch includes a choice among pasta dishes, a mixed salad, choice among desserts,
bread, wine, water, and coffee. Meatless sauces are always available for the pasta.
What do we get for lunch?
Lunch includes:
bread with local olive oil and vinegar
choice among pastas
mixed salad
choice among desserts
water, wine, and coffee
I have
celiac disease. Can I get a gluten-free lunch?
No problem. You can have a gluten-free lunch.
Is there an age limit for kids?
Children must be at least 13 years old to participate in the bike tour. To enjoy the tour a child should
be able to comfortably ride an "adult" bicycle with gears and
handbrakes. The height
from the floor to the top of the seat on our smallest woman's frame is
31.5 inches (with the seat as low as it will go).
Do you have a tour
that starts in Siena?
We do not have a tour that starts in Siena.
Can you
recommend an economical hotel in Florence?
To download a pdf file with our hotel recommendations click:
Hotel
Recommendations
We like the Trip Advisor website. It contains updated, unbiased customer
hotel reviews. See:
www.tripadvisor.com
Does
Bicycle Tuscany rent bicycles?
No, all of our bikes are all used for
our tours.
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