The hilly hinterland of Riccione is criss-crossed by a dense network of roads. The many small roads with little traffic are mostly in good condition. However, there is the occasional pothole, so you should take care on descents. Drivers seem to be used to racing cyclists, as they are usually considerate. The Nove Colli race for everyone proves just how strenuous tours through the hills behind the coast are, with participants having to conquer 3,840 metres in altitude over 200 kilometres. So you can really push yourself to the limit, and an appropriate gear ratio is required for the bike. However, if you don't want it so tough, there are also wide valleys that lead into the hinterland and enable tours with fewer metres in altitude. Not far from Riccione, you can also cycle along the steep coast of the Monte San Bartolo Nature Park on slightly undulating terrain through a sparse forest.
All information about Emilia Romagna and the GPS data for these tours can be downloaded below:
- Tour 1: Passo Super Grillo (117 km, 1,330 m elevation gain, max. 12 per cent gradient)
- Tour 2: Giro di San Marion (109 km, 1,850 m elevation gain, max. 12 per cent gradient)
- Tour 3: Castelli Malatestiani (86 km, 1,550 m elevation gain, max. 15 per cent gradient)
- Tour 4: Panoramica (97 km, 1,160 m elevation gain, max. 12 per cent gradient)
