Etruscan Trails

Ready Mark & Willy are ready to begin the first day's ride

Clark & Larry glide under Roman pines on day one

Jeff arrives at "Il Poggiarello" near Roccastrada

Medieval rituals entertained on our open night
in Massa Marittima

Survivors of the long and steep climb up Monte Amiata

Louise enjoys the breakfast buffet at La Palazzina

Fausto of Frantoio Tistarelli prepares wine and 
bruschetta for the group

13 percent! 
Who says there are no tough climbs in Tuscany?

Donatella serves "pollo al limone" in 
Palazzina's elegant dining room

It's a beautiful day for a picnic near Orvieto

Entering the Roman gate of Vitorchiano, 
our home for two nights.

Alfredo prepares the wine for our group dinner
 at Locanada St. Agnese

Marco enjoys an evening walk through 
medieval Vitorchiano

Renzo heads into Carbognago on our tour
 of the Monti Cimini

Larry loads bikes below the Orsini castle in Bracciano 
at the end of the last ride.

Cycling Photos:
by Heather Reid