Sadness, the blues... let's mount our bicycles and a veil seems to lift as soon as
we start pedalling. Didier Tronchet, Piccolo trattato di ciclosofia, 2000 ...
discover the art of living
Grand Tour fra le acque delle verdi valli Randonnée and permanent cycling brevet
Journey through Italy The Grand Tour was a long journey that, starting from the XVII century, young European aristocrats had to undertake to perfect their knowledge. Every respected European man had to visit Italy at least once with Rome as hise main destination
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he Grand Tour was a long journey through continental Europe undertaken by rich young men of European aristocracy starting from the XVII century in order to perfect their knowledge. This journey could last just a few months or even several years. The final destination was usually Italy. During the XIX century, most educated young Europeans undertook the Grand Tour. Later, it also became the fashion for young women. A trip to Italy with the unmarried aunt as chaperon was part of the upper-class lady’s education. The expression Grand Tour, appears to have come from The Voyage of Italy a guide by Richard Lassels, published in 1670. The success of Thomas Coryat’s book, Coryat’s Crudities is often considered as the beginning of the Grand Tour mania. Towards the end of the 18th century every cultured respected European gentleman had to undertake at least one trip to Italy, country full of contexts – testimonies of its classical past, pastoral landscapes and always alive with festivities, theatre performances and musicals. Umbria, practically necessary to pass through on the road leading to Rome, plays a central role in all itineraries. Undoubtedly this also benefitted its popularity as a passage of the Grand Tour. The picturesque and sublime much sought after by travellers, are two aspects of a certain landscape beauty which can definitely be found in Umbria. The transit in southern Umbria, along the via Flaminia, first touches on Foligno and then Spoleto, but the sublime is definitely reached when arriving at the Valnerina valley.
Grand Tour rando is a tourist proposal for all those who aware that the journey is more important than the destination and that in order to know and appreciate a region it is necessary to live it
The Marmore Waterfalls is one of the most fascinating and wonderful spectacles of nature: an enormous mass of foaming water plummeting to the narrow Nera valley below with three successive drops, for a total of 165 meters, a true and proper spectacle of light and sound. From Hans Christian Andersen to Wilhelm Heinse, from Chateaubriand to De Sade, from Goethe up to Lord Byron, practically all writers that visit the Valnerina are spell-bound by this spectacle and feel obliged to put its effect down in words. George Byron’s ode is famous throughout the world, included in Childe Harold’s work Pilgrimage. The stretch from Terni to Narni irremediably passes by the Bridge of Augustus, a work from the classical age that is mainly appreciated by the new pilgrims: painted many times (by Corot among others), and therefore reproduced in prints ready to be hung up at home. Some tourists are also familiar with the age-old Flaminia itinerary, and know that this bridge linked Narni to another very important Roman site of that era, excavated in the middle of the 18th century: Carsulae. Some tourists (especially English) that prefer to reach Rome via the ancient Via Francigena, are fatally attracted by Orvieto and its neighbouring areas, Lake Corbara being in prime position, while others venture along the roads that link the city of the Duomo (Cathedral) to Amelia, seeking out other Roman sites. As far as Orvieto is concerned, its Etruscan past is worthy of note, but the magnificent Medieval part of the city does not go unnoticed: from the tuff stone rises the imposing Duomo of Maitani and Simone Martini.
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We are the bicycle defeating space and time: alone, without even touching the ground that our wheels fly lightly over. Alfredo Oriani, La bicicletta, 1902
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oday it is possible to rediscover and relive the experience of the Grand Tour travellers thanks to a proposal that blends the slow yet efficacious flow of cyclosportives, able to reach anywhere under their own steam, with the curiosity and awareness of the new millennium travellers. Umbria awaits them with a land full of surprises offering an enjoyable vacation with its sport, nature, wine and food, art and relax in a wonderful naturalistic and environmental setting of extraordinary beauty and uniqueness. The breathtaking spectacle of the Marmore waterfalls, and surrounding rivers and gushing streams of the Nera river park, in the midst of mountains are age-old paths full of greenery leading to small mediaeval hamlets perched on the hillsides surrounded by olive groves and vineyards. And, just a few kilometers away,
Roar of waters! from the headlong height Velino cleaves the wave-worn precipice. the fall of waters! rapid as light, the flashing mass foams shaking the abyss. the hell of waters!” Lord Byron 6
A land to discover
the umbrian, roman and etruscan archeological sites, from Carsulae to Ocriculum, as far as the necropolis of Orvieto and the important museums of Amelia and Terni; the fortresses and castles of Narni, Terni and Orvieto, the magnificent romanesque and gothic churches, franciscan hermitages, the enchanting atmosphere of the many mediaeval villages such as Stroncone, Narni and San Gemini. all enclosed in a unique land, far from the madding crowd. The countryside and agricultural landscape, the stretches of water offered by the lakes of Piediluco and Corbara, splendid nature such as the protected areas of the Alviano Oasis or the fascination of the Valnerina valley; ending up with the thousands of colours and scents, simple values of the past, historical, artistic and cultural testimonies: a reinvigorating scenario, ideal for a relaxing holiday to be enjoyed slowly. In this generous land of flavours, in a cordial and family atmosphere, the new travellers find a simple and genuine cuisine, with typical local produce, oil, bread, wine, truffles, cold cuts and cheese: a unique way of pleasantly winding up one’s day. You can stay in a hotel, agritourism, country house, holiday home and camp site; all offering high quality services and facilities combined with a warm welcome and hospitality in the best umbrian tradition.
The Circuit The Grand Tour Rando is an asphalt circuit starting from the Marmore Waterfalls, linking the main tourist attractions of a vast area including the lowland Nera valley and the central lowlands of the Tiber valley. Marmore Waterfalls, Piediluco Lake, Augustus Bridge, Nera Gorge, Alviano Oasis, Corbara Lake, Monte Peglia, Dunarobba, Carsulae; and the historical centres of Terni, Arrone, Piediluco, Stroncone, Narni, Amelia, Lugnano in Teverina, Baschi, Orvieto, Castel Viscardo, Ficulle, Fabro, Monteleone di Orvieto, Montegabbione, Civitella del Lago, Melezzole, Avigliano Umbro, Montecastrilli, Acquasparta, San Gemini and Cesi.
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A different cycling the randonnée In Italy cycling tourism was born at the end of the XIX century. In 1897 a group of cyclists left Rome to attempt to cover the 230 km to Naples in one day, accomplishing what is historically considered as being the first long-range cycling excursion of a group of people: the task, thought to be truly audacious, gave origin to the use of the Latin term “Audax” as the description of group cycling excursions covering 200 km from sunrise to sunset.
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The randonneur discipline was born in France in 1904 established by Henry Desgranges who had established the Tour of France the previous year”
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he randonneur discipline was born in France in 1904, in the framework of long-distance racing, organised by Henry Desgranges (who had also organised the Tour of France the previous year). The rules of randonnée are defined by the Audax Club Parisien, association which was also founded in 1904. In 1921, the Club, established the “Brevets Randonneurs Français”, which consists of certifications awarded to those athletes that succeeded in covering the estimated distances of the various events according to the relative schedules; in
1983 the certifications became brm “Brevets Randonneurs Mondiaux”. The year after the number of countries adhering to this formula increased. Italy, although having given birth to the discipline only joined in 1998 giving life to the ARI, “Audax Randonnée Italia”. The main event of this movement is the paris-brest-paris that is held every four years and attracts participants from all over the world. The last edition held in 2011, witnessed the participation of nearly 6000 cyclists of which over two thirds completed the whole itinerary of 1250 km within a maximum of 90 hours, The fastest took only 50 hours! In Europe other Super Randonnée are held among which is the 1001Mile (1600 km) that takes place in Italy, and is considered the most extreme in the continent for distance and altimetry.
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the rando spirit Randonnée: neither fast nor slow, but far The discovery of a different cycling not exasperated by competition, classifications and starting grids, yet not for this less demanding or severe
Where the person at your side is not a rival to be beaten but is a travel companion Where whatever position you arrive at is not important but only to arrive Where you stop and rest wherever you fancy
Where nobody gets upset if you don’t ride hard, and maybe even offers you his wheel so you find the going less tiring
Where every now and then or maybe often, you lift up your eyes from the asphalt and look, see and understand the places and make them yours Who wishes to travel and try less-known roads, takes a bicycle, trains and joins a Randonnée It is an alternative to fast tourism leading you everywhere to take a photograph and share the beauty of the places with your travel companions that pedal at your same speed And to cycle alone or in a group down back roads without much traffic, where the bicycle is the true and proper Queen of the road and the cyclist its custodian that experiences places, landscapes, cultures and the sense of travelling Where competition does not count, but an attempt to prove oneself and go beyond one’s limits
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But you must remember that a similar adventure cannot be improvised: the distance and difference in height call for an excellent physical condition tuned to resistance.
Randonnée brevets in Italy
L’ari (Audax Randonnée Italia) is the Italian reference body recognised at an international level for the control and registration of randonnèe brevets. It has the recognised legal status of association and has representative bodies throughout Italy. The Board of Directors is composed of representatives of the brevet organizing companies.
is the only Italian company recognised by acp (Audax Club Parisienne) and brm (Brevet Randonneur Mondiaux), it has deposited the title “randonnée brevet”, therefore this wording can only be used by asd organizers that add their events to the Italian ari agenda respecting its rules. asd bikemotion is an ari partner. ari
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> L’ASD Bikemotion is responsible for organisation of the event (www.bikemotion.it)
Randonnée brevet 8 September 2013 From this date onwards it will take place the first Sunday of September
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n 8 September 2013 a Randonnée Brevet of 212 km with 3500 m difference in height will be held on the Gran Tour circuit. The Brevet is ARI (Audax Randonnée Italia) certified and, from 2014, will become part of the Italian Championship with the 200 km circuit and of the Extreme Challenge Italia with the 300 km circuit with a difference in height of 5700 m. To obtain the two brevets it is necessary to follow ARI regulations in all points. From 9 September 2013 the Permanent ARIP Brevet will be established for both circuits.
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hand of the randonnée cyclist book Who can take part in randonnée brevets?
All cyclists aged over 18 and under 75. They must have an ASD member card affiliated to an EPS body. Have a medical certificate issued by a sports doctor or GP.
What does being on a free personal excursion mean? The cyclist is considered a normal road user, who must respect traffic rules, receiving no preferential treatment on randonnée brevet roads he/she takes.
What are the average and relative times to respect? The average minimum timing is 15 km/h the maximum average timing is 33km/h.
How do starting times, transit checks and arrivals work? Starting time takes place in a space of maximum 1 (one) hour from the beginning to the end. Transit and arrival times are indicated with two values: minimum and maximum, the cyclist must never have a value of time below the minimum and higher than the maximum. The minimum and maximum values of time at checkpoints and upon arrival always start from the value of time at the starting point and never at the end.
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Standard Randonnée Brevet
200 km start / finish
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Castel Viscardo
Orvieto
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The hills
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6 km
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S. Urbano
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8 km
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3,4 km
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Civitella del Lago
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11 km
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Carsulae
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6 km
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Vasciano Calvi dell’Umbria
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5700 m difference in height
Grand Tour Rando
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Forca d’Arrone
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11 km
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6 km
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None of our daily sufferings can resist a good pedal. Sadness, the blues... let’s mount our bicycles and a veil seems to lift as soon as we start pedalling. Didier Tronchet, Piccolo trattato di ciclosofia, 2000
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starts from the lower viewpoint (belvedere inferiore) of the Marmore Waterfalls. It joins the SS Valnerina (state highway) and goes along a flat stretch as far as a roundabout. Right turn towards Arrone and, once over the bridge of the Nera river, it passes through the village. Carrying on past a crossroads and always straight on in direction Piediluco. Here the first upward slope begins. It is called Forca d’Arrone, famous because the Tour of Italy has often passed here. Once on top there is a magnificent view, then downwards towards Piediluco Lake. At the bottom of the slope, right at the crossroads and shortly after left towards the village of Piediluco, it goes right through this village and comes out once again, after passing a canal, onto the country road, taking a left towards Terni. The circuit is flat as far as the village of Marmore (where it is possible to visit the higher viewpoint of the Waterfall) and after a few bends it starts downwards towards Terni. Arriving at a large roundabout it proceeds straight along a wide avenue and, after having gone past a crossroads with traffic lights, it carries straight alongside a public park as far as a roundabout. Then right and, shortly afterwards, left at the traffic lights and left again taking the road that goes running along the basilica of St. Valentine and carries on to Stroncone. This part is slightly upward and once having passed a bridge on the right becomes steeper as far as the village centre. From here it goes down with two hairpin bends to then go left towards Coppe and, shortly afterwards, right towards
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Vascigliano. This part goes steeply downward, passes through the village of Colmartino as far as a crossroads where it turns right. Then there is a flat part, at the first junction, left turn towards S. Urbano. After a flat part it begins to climb up as far as Ville di Vasciano, and then, after the turn off for the Speco Francescano (Fransican sanctuary), it continues along an undulating road full of bends until Narni. Once through the town it goes down towards the Nera river and goes under the Augustus Bridge to then continue towards Stifone on a flat road. Once past the town that overlooks an artificial turquoise coloured lake, it carries on turning right towards Montoro. At first the road going up to the town is steep but then becomes softer and undulating joining the road to Amelia on the left reaching Amelia via Fornole. It enters Amelia by a side gate on a panoramic road that takes us downwards to the main gate. Then it turns right and goes along a long stretch of the ss 205 that goes to Orvieto. After Lugnano in Teverina it turns left for Alviano which it passes through shortly afterwards going downward as far as Alviano Scalo where it turns right and goes along a flat stretch running along the Alviano oasis. Staying in this direction we arrive at Baschi and shortly afterwards, a crossroads taking a right towards Corbara lake (direction Todi). It goes past the dam and, immediately after Corbara carries on to Orvieto on an asphalted country road that goes up and down until Ciconia. It turns left and crosses the Tiber and, at the roundabout, takes the ss 71 going to Viterbo and, arriving at a junction, right turn to climb up to Orvieto.
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Having passed the Roman gate it enters Orvieto and goes through the historical centre until the Cathedral. Going along Corso Cavour it leaves the town walls and goes right and shortly after on the left towards Sferracavallo and left again towards Castel Viscardo. After a flat stretch the upward slope leading to the town starts. From the roundabout in direction Monterubiaglio as far as the junction (a left U bend) for the railway station of Allerona. Once here it goes right and, passing under the railway track takes the road for Ficulle. A long upward slope starts ending at the crossroads with the SS 71. It goes left and after Ficulle goes down towards Fabro Scalo. At the roundabout it goes straight on towards Monteleone di Orvieto which is reached after a flat stretch and a long upward slope. Having arrived at the town, at the roundabout, it turns right towards Perugia and immediately right again towards Montegabbione. It goes through the small town and proceeds along a very undulated road with short but steep upward slopes until the crossroads with the SP 57. It then goes right and the upward climb to Monte Peglia begins. After the antennas it goes down towards Orvieto and at Colonnetta di Prodo takes a left turn towards Fossatello and then Corbara. At Corbara it goes left towards the dam, after passing the dam it goes left towards Todi. It follows the lake for a stretch until reaching the right turn for Civitella del Lago. Here a long upward climb starts that finishes a few kilometres after the town and joins the SP 34. It takes a left turn and after a downhill stretch turns right (U bend) towards Melezzole. This is an undulated stretch and having passed
Toscolano starts downhill until dell’Aquila. It carries on for Avigliano Umbro and, after having touched the village of Dunarobba, at the junction, it goes right for Montecastrilli. It goes through the town and proceeds in the direction of Casteltodino. Here it goes left and goes downhill towards Acquasparta and passes through the town as far as the crossroads with via Tiberina where it goes right towards San Gemini. After a short flat stretch it heads left passing under the E 45 and continues towards Cesi. After a short slight slope the climb up to the Archaeological Park of Carsulae starts followed by a few kilometres to the turnoff for San Gemini. It goes right and proceeds down to the water mineral springs. Here we join via Tiberina once again which goes on a downhill stretch as far as San Gemini and then, past the village, after a wide bend, turns left towards Terni. The downwards slope continues until the industrial zone of San Gemini. Take the road on the left to Collestacio going up as far as the turn-off then go right for ‘strada di Vagoti’. On the left go under the underpass and join the ‘strada di Mazzamorello’ on the right and carry on until the station of Cesi, go past and take ‘strada della Pittura’ on the left. This is the last challenging part. Having reached the top it follows the large walls and comes out onto SP 22 and turns right towards Terni. It goes slightly downhill and then left towards Terni along a by-road running alongside the railway track. It goes through Terni and takes the SS Valnerina and after 7 km. returns to the Marmore Waterfalls. A journey of 317 km. 23
Permanent Randonnée Brevet To grant a slow use of the land with a “rando” spirit the Grand Tour Permanent Brevet has been established that retraces the Randonnée circuit which is held on the first Sunday of September. There are two circuits, one of 212 km and the other of 317 km (Grand Tour Extreme) with a difference in height of 3500 and 5700 m., but can be performed throughout the year with different modalities:
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With randonneur bike in 24 hours (to obtain the randonnée brevet)
With bike as a vagabond rider for more than 1 day to a maximum of 7 (for the cyclosportive certificate)
With other means (electric or also powered bikes) but with the same modalities as the cyclosportives (to obtain the vagabond rider certificate)
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Basilica di San Valentino
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how to plan your trip The journey can start from any Rando Point along the circuit or from the Rando Station chosen for the first overnight stay. To obtain the Vagabond Rider Certificate it is necessary to finish the circuit in one of the Rando Points or Rando Stations inside the area you started off from.
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The area of the Grand Tour is subdivided into six quadrants inside of which the circuit of the permanent brevet has been laid out. Along this circuit there are:
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Permanent certification points along the circuit. There are shops, mainly cafeterias, equipped to stamp and validate the transit according to regulations. there are several in each area so randos can choose where they want to stop.
The map of the journey
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Hotels, agritourisms, restaurants etc... where it is possible to stop off for lunch or stay the night not necessarily near the circuit.
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Technical support structures (d,y,e, bike repair shops, bike and ebike hire, entourage and guide service ) also these are not necessarily situated along the circuit but are within easy reach.
Having arrived at the Brevet area and having settled into the Rando Station of your choice booked among the affiliated structures, you pick up your Grand Tour Rando kit and consult the Map of the Journey deciding which stop offs to make and the objective you wish to achieve.. The ARI Permanent Brevet is obtained by the randonneur that completes the Grand Tour in the times and modalities according to ARI. The The Vagabond Rider Certificate is awarded to the cyclist or the rider of an electric or power bike, that covers the Grand Tour personally deciding on the schedule, stop offs and number of legs.
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Transit along the circuit, for those wishing to obtain the Brevet or Certificate, is registered by means of a stamp that the operator of the Rando Point will apply on the Travel Map. The Rando Points are situated along the circuit and can be recognised by special window stickers. Also the Rando Stations can certify the transit. At the end of the journey a copy of the Travel Diary with the seven stamps has to be handed in at one of the Rando Points which is qualified for the final certification or email a copy to ASD Bikemotion. The ARI Brevet or Vagabond Rider Certificate shall be issued online or sent to the qualified participant.
Road Sweet Road The Permanent Grand Tour Brevet is part of ARI’s “Road Sweet Road”project with the aim of creating a wide national network of theme circuits being mostly regional with the exception of the 1001Mile Italy main circuit. The secret and guarantee of the appropriateness of these circuits come from the experience matured in the organisation of randonnée brevets and by the mapping carried out through numerous cycling inspections able to indicate low density roads and places of special interest and beauty. In this way roads play a useful and protective role for culture and are at the disposal of all those that love slow travel, cultured and curious enough to venture out mainly by bike but that’s not all. The Grand Tour can be undertaken in various ways: by a randonnée brevet, alone or with a group of friends, in daytime and at night, with or without the tour operator, but always paying great attention to interpreting and understanding its character, capturing the spirit of the places passed through. The Grand Tour circuit has all of these characteristics.
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The Rando Book All the information you need The Rando Book, handed out in the Rando Point or Rando Station of departure provides all the information in order to undertake the journey and contains: the outline of the circuit on a map indicating all the Rando Stations and Rando Points as well as suggesting places of interest to visit or proposals of off the track itineraries which are nearly all downloadable from internet. the Road Book with all necessary technical indications: localities, direction of travel, partial and total km, characteristics of the various tracts, hills, level of difficulty and vehicle traffic indexes as a security parameter. the progressive charting of the journey with all the useful news to stop at places of historical, artistic and environmental interest or to freshen up and rest in affiliated cafes, restaurants, etc. Warnings All routes are indicated by GPS and over time could be modified due to choices of the various administrations controlling the roads. Every modification and change will be indicated on the website.
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The first proposal is reserved for all *randonneurs wishing to participate in the ACP
Randonnée brevet on the set date every year, or wishing to obtain the ARIP Permanent brevet throughout the year.
** The second proposal is reserved for all those wishing to spend a different kind of holiday following the rules of the permanent Brevet to obtain the grand tour Vagabond Rider certificate. In this case it is possible to plan the various legs freely choosing the Rando Stations (from the internet site list) where to stop off and stay the night, or choose among the various preplanned packages that will be offered according to a set programme and calendar, including transport service and bike hire.
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ebike
The Grand Tour Rando, is an experience not only for randonneurs and trained cyclists but also for those who are just simply interested in the journey and do not mind a bit of exercise to keep fit so want to use electric or powered bikes. Differently to other motor vehicles, ebikes have to be pedalled. the electric motor does not completely substitute
muscle force but intervenes only as an aid to decrease or eliminate exertion. modern ebikes have an autonomy of 100 km and can easily be used to obtain the Vagabond Rider Certificate by organizing the journey in longer lasting stages or purchasing specific packages that also include ebike hire.
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Coception and executive project Monteanalogo Srl (Valter Ballarini)
Information and booking
Ditt Distretto Integrato Turistico della Provincia di Terni 0744.431949 -
[email protected] Technical information
ASD Bikemotion 393.8194100 -
[email protected] Randonnée 8 settembre 2013 enrollment
Rando Card request: www.audaxitalia.it In collaboration with Comuni della Provincia di Terni Provincia di Terni
www.grandtourrando.com
Editorial project Vanni Editore Srl (Emanuele Serra, graphic design Elena Chiocchia, editorial coordination)
Unione Europea
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Regione Umbria
«Using a bicycle personalizes the world, it brings it closer, more understandable, more indispensable, it sharpens our attention towards the tiniest detail and enlightens our sense of awareness. Pedalling means habitually experimenting the notion of energy, of our belonging to the world. A world not disturbed by walls, by motors or the media, but lived as a personal recreational space. One feels pervaded with a feeling of innovation, riding the means of empirical discovery. One can ride through the environment cyclically, like a commuter, or cyclistically, like an explorer!» (Lo zen e l’arte di andare in bicicletta, Claude Marthaler, Ediciclo 2010)
