This loop goes up the backside of Sassotetto and descends down to Sarnano. The climb snakes up to Pian di Ragnolo. The road up is less traveled and narrow. Has some very steep pitches. Near the top it goes by the launch point for hand gliders. It is 25 miles long with 4100 feet of […]
This route will take us to a church nestled in a mountain ravine. It is said that a pasture girl saw the Virgin Mary there. There is a spot behind the church marking the location of the apparition. This is an up and back. A short ride of 28 miles with 2600 feet of climbing.
This is the Queen of the loops. 90 miles long with almost 12,000 feet of climbing. A definite accomplishment. Not for the faint hearted. We will need to leave early in the morning as it will take the entire day to finish this loop. It is well worth it. You get bragging rights and are […]
This ride consists of some moderate climbs but nothing crazy. There are some nice views and passes through some characteristic towns. There are fountains on the way for water. It is 55 miles with 4500 feet of climbing. It will take around 6 hours at a comfortable pace.
This loop will go through the town of Amandola and head towards the base of Monte Vettore. The road climbs to the foothills and loops back around. There are some nice quiet roads and beautiful views. This ride is 33 miles with 3800 feet of climbing. Should take around 4 hours. We will stop in […]
A moderate ride in the foothills of the Monti Sibillini National Park. We will be going by some local hilltowns perched up high which offer some spectacular views. The town of Monte San Martino has a nice cafe where we can stop to get a cappuccino and a snack. The ride time is about 4 […]
This ride goes by a beautiful mountain lake. It has a couple of solid climbs in it. The descent to Sarnano is a lot of fun. We snake down the mountain with numerous hairpin turns. The entire ride is about 40 miles long with 4600 feet of climbing. It will take around 5 hours to […]
Today we will get on our bikes and climb to Sassotetto from Villa Bordoni. This is a great climb. A great challenge rewarded with beautiful views at the top. The ride down is like an amusement park ride. Snaking around the 9 hairpin turns is exhilarating. This ride is an up and back. It will […]