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 STEVE LEHMAN TOURS & THE NOVE COLLI ! ! !

                                 RICCIONE & ROMAGNA - CYCLIST’S PARADISE                       MAY 18 to 27, 2012

Third, and as important, surrounded by all this art, history and tradition is our host hotel, the Hotel Gran San Bernardo, located in Riccione overlooking the Adriatic Sea.                                                            Riccione is a lively town on the coast located at 120 km southeast of Bologna. With its white sandy beaches it is one of the most well known sea side resorts of the Adriatic Riviera. Its shops, exclusive boutiques, restaurants and clubs are all within a few minutes walk. Even after a hard ride it is hard to resist the temptation to walk on the beach or into town.
Add to this within one day's drive you can explore and experience Veneto, Tuscany, Umbria and Marches that all border this region. No where else, but Romagna!

 

WHY ROMAGNA? We've selected the region of Romagna for several good reasons. First, it is known as the "Cyclist's Paradise” where the culture of bicycling has been nurtured for decades, it was also selected as the sight for the 2008 World Duathlon Championship and Marco Pantani was born and nurtured here. Where else in the world can you train with some of the best cyclists and triathletes/ duathletes in the World and ride the grandfather of *Gran Fondos, the Nove Colli? Second, Romagna is renowned for its stunning landscapes of ancient medieval fortresses and rolling hills covered by vineyards and olive groves, as well as its extensive network of wonderful roads.

DAY TO DAY ITINERARY FOR NOVE COLLI WEEK

WHAT’S INCLUDED DURING THE NOVE COLLI  TRIP May 18-27, 2012? -  Transfers between Bologna Airport and Hotel   -   Double Occupancy Rooms(single @ extra cost) w/TV, unlimited Internet, etc.   -   Breakfast & Lunch  Daily and eight Dinners with wine   -    Steve and Sandy Lehman on location with local Ride Leaders and support  -    Assstance of our Ride Leaders) -    Daily ride sheets/maps  -  The trip includes the NOVE COLLI GRAN FONDO*  ( includes registration and transportation to and from) -  Special Dinner featuring Regional Cuisine at La Sangiovesa (optional)  -  Visit a vineyard with wine and olive oil tasting (all guests) -    Visit a coffee roasting establishment or cheese mill and snack (all guests)  -    Lunch in a typical, country restaurant (non-cyclists)   -   Sightseeing excursions to San Marino or Urbino (non-cyclists)   -  Transfers between hotel and train station for shopping trip to Bologna (non-cyclists )

WHAT DOES IT COST? -  $2,775(dbl) - Price includes special excursions for non-cycling guests

ARE BIKE RENTALS AVAILABLE?  Yes.  Nice full carbon road bikes with good componentry insurance and delivery for   265

 
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