Choose your bike for Italy
Bike lineup
Tuscan hills, the Sardinian coast, the white roads of Puglia: there is a perfect bike for every trip. Cicloposse offers five types of bike.
Choose according to your fitness, your style and the roads you want to ride.
Bike rental is not included in the tour price.
Please choose your bike when you book.
Not sure? Just ask us.
Gravel bike
A gravel bike is designed to ride both paved and unpaved roads.
A versatile bike for tarmac and dirt. Wider tyres than a road bike keep you stable on white gravel and country lanes.
Once you start riding gravel, you notice something: gravel roads are more fun than tarmac. As one descent ends and the next climb appears, you already have the right gear and carry your momentum into it. If you have some cycling experience, you will love that feeling.
Two carefully chosen models from Scott and Cannondale. Lightweight carbon frame or aluminium frame with carbon fork, Shimano Ultegra or GRX groupset, hydraulic disc brakes and wide Schwalbe gravel tyres: specs chosen for the white roads of Tuscany (the Eroica route and the Via Francigena). All bikes new and fully serviced.
Who is it for?
Experienced riders who want to ride unpaved roads under their own power. Fits riders 150-195 cm. Women's models available.
Recommended height: 150-195 cm
E-bike
An e-bike has an electric motor that assists your pedalling.
Tuscan routes of 30-60 km have no traffic lights, plenty of gravel and constant ups and downs: roads you can't ride in Japan. The real effort is greater than the numbers suggest.
The moment you finish a descent and start the next climb, having the right gear makes all the difference. On an e-bike, the assist gently pushes you along. You see the top before you run out of breath.
Whether you have energy left to enjoy the views depends on how you spend it. The e-bike gives you that margin.
A selection of models from Scott, Cannondale and Italian brands, with Bosch Performance CX motors, 500-625 Wh batteries, Shimano or SRAM gears and hydraulic disc brakes: serious specs for everything from tarmac to white gravel. Step-through frames are available for easy mounting.
Who is it for?
Those worried about hills or long distances, or who want to enjoy the views at a relaxed pace. Chosen by riders of all ages and fitness levels who want to make the most of Italy. Step-through frames available.
Recommended height: 150-195 cm
E-gravel bike
An e-gravel bike is a gravel bike with electric assist, built for unpaved roads.
The moment you roll onto the white gravel (strade bianche), you feel the road through your tyres: the crunch of the stones, that slight sense of sliding. That is the joy of gravel.
Carry your momentum from one descent straight into the next climb.
Your gear is already set. With electric assist you can ride boldly. That is what the e-gravel is all about.
Lightweight carbon frame, Shimano GRX drivetrain, Bosch Performance Line SX motor and 40 mm grippy tyres: serious specs to ride any road with confidence, paved or not.
New for 2025. Cicloposse's top pick.
Who is it for?
Those who want to try the white gravel roads with help on the climbs. Recommended for riders with some cycling experience.
Recommended height: 155-190 cm
Road bike
A road bike is designed to ride fast and light on paved roads. Unlike a gravel bike, it has narrow tyres for tarmac only and is not suitable for unpaved or gravel roads.
A lightweight, speed-focused bike that turns every pedal stroke into forward motion. It shines on long paved tours.
Italian roads are not as smooth as in Japan. Riding through cobbled villages or over rough patches, reading the changing surface is a different kind of fun. If you ride a road bike regularly, you will enjoy that too.
Full carbon frame and fork, Shimano Ultegra groupset, Selle Italia saddle, just 7.6 kg. A professional bike fitting sets it up for your body. Built for tarmac only, so it can't be used on gravel tours.
Who is it for?
Regular road cyclists who want speed and efficiency. For tours mainly on paved roads.
Recommended height: 150-192 cm
Hybrid bike
A hybrid bike sits between a road bike and a mountain bike: a versatile bike for many kinds of road.
An upright position and a wide range of gears keep it comfortable over long distances. It has been the most popular choice on our Cycling & Cooking tours.
After a ride, you stop by the support van for cold water, snack on fruit, and have an espresso at the bar in the village square. That rhythm of breaks keeps you going, and the hybrid suits it perfectly. But the Tuscan hills do have real climbs, so you need enough fitness to ride them at your own pace.
Aluminium frame with carbon fork, Shimano Deore gears (up to 42T at the rear), and models with hydraulic disc brakes for reliable stopping in the rain or on steep descents. Selle Italia men's and women's saddles, 9.5 kg. Designed for comfort and reliability on paved roads.
Who is it for?
Riders used to cycling who value comfort and can handle hills at their own pace. Women's saddle included as standard.
Recommended height: 150-195 cm
Included accessories
Rental bikes come with everything you need for the tour. You are also welcome to bring your own helmet, saddle (without seatpost), pedals and shoes.
Helmet | MET Allroad (made in Italy)
For safety, all guests must wear a helmet. The Allroad by Italian brand MET is light, well ventilated and comfortable for long days. You can bring your own, but if luggage space is tight, no problem: we have one for you.
Bags | Norco
A handlebar bag with a clear map pocket you can read while riding, and a rear rack bag for small items. Both designed to be easy to use. The handlebar bag fits hybrids and e-bikes.
Lock
Key or combination locks, handy when you stop at a café or winery.
Saddle
Comfortable men's and women's models. If you have your own saddle, please bring it (without seatpost).
Frame pump & saddle bag
A telescopic pump on the frame and a saddle bag with spare tube, tyre levers, multi-tool and CO2 cartridge, ready for any puncture.
Pedals
Flat pedals or toe clips as standard; tell us your preference when you register. If you want clipless pedals, we recommend bringing your own. A limited number of SPD and Look Keo pedals are available locally. Forgot yours? Just ask us.
Rear light | Knog
USB-rechargeable, waterproof, up to 40 hours, with 5 modes and weighing just 16 g. Ride safely on Tuscan roads at dusk.
Phone mount | Klickfix
Rotates 360° for portrait or landscape. Essential for offline navigation with the RideWithGPS app.