Cycling in Italy

Italy has 18 cycling routes totalling 317 km, ranging from 5 to 81 km with a median length of 14 km. These routes have total climbs from 14 to 1798 m, with climbing distributed among several big climbs like the Chiavenna climb (25 km, 1575 m gain) and Monte Grappa (20 km, 1561 m gain). Regions such as Tuscany provide routes with moderate climbing, while destinations like Bormio and Caprile include some of the largest elevation gains.

Cycling infrastructure includes 32.1 km of cycle paths and 22 km of roads without cycle lanes, with very limited roads allowing speeds of 80 km/h or more. Routes are mostly on paved surfaces (90%), with some unpaved sections (6%). The climate shows average daily high temperatures from 4°C in January to 24°C in July. Recorded rides are mainly in August, with the best riding periods from June to October and April to October depending on the area.