Biking in Rome
Jul 4, 2011, 8:20 pm
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Biking in Rome
I am consistent cyclist when I am not traveling. Generally, except for Winter, I do about 15-20 miles/ day for most of each week.
As my travel has picked up, I am trying to work it to be able to rent a bike and get out on the road when I am away. I am used to a carbon road bike.
So, has anyone rented a road bike in Rome? I have one or two days free on my next trip in September and would like to try it.
I had heard the the Via Appia Antica would be a good ride from Rome to Lake Albano, but I have my doubts about using a road bike for this. With the cobblestones in Rome, I suspect that a road bike might be limiting.
Any advice would be welcome. Rental shops, routes, warnings, etc. Thanks!
As my travel has picked up, I am trying to work it to be able to rent a bike and get out on the road when I am away. I am used to a carbon road bike.
So, has anyone rented a road bike in Rome? I have one or two days free on my next trip in September and would like to try it.
I had heard the the Via Appia Antica would be a good ride from Rome to Lake Albano, but I have my doubts about using a road bike for this. With the cobblestones in Rome, I suspect that a road bike might be limiting.
Any advice would be welcome. Rental shops, routes, warnings, etc. Thanks!
Jul 5, 2011, 11:36 am
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I just came back from Rome in March and took my bike along with me because I wanted to get some training rides in, and it doesn't take me too long to reassemble once it's there (for reference I have a Serotta Colorado GS).The Lago di Bracciano is a great lake route - pretty easy and around 22 miles total. It's easy to get there by train to the station in Viterbo, and I had no issues getting the bike on the train. I was not brave enough to road bike it on the roads in Rome - my helmet will only protect so much!
Jul 5, 2011, 9:14 pm
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Thanks for the tip about Lago di Bracciano. I will check that out. I hope that I will be able to get one whole day to myslef, but the likelihood is probably a half day. I suppose if things look too hectic on the streets that I can always ride along the Tiber on the walkway where there are no cars.
Jul 6, 2011, 8:30 am
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Totally forgot about the Tiber - the trail that's down along the actual river is pretty nice. However, being female and riding solo, I didn't want to do too much distance down there. I ran a few times with a friend, and it was never really that crowded.
Aug 10, 2011, 1:59 pm
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Aug 11, 2011, 5:24 pm
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