Italy Travel Notes

by Enrico Forte

If you want to live a new way to enjoy with your bike, then read this article about an unique of a kind tour of the Sicilian coast.

In the Sicily island it’s possible to practice road, off-road, leisure and competition itineraries to visit its attractions. There are paths and itineraries created only for bikers. It’s an new way to join the benefits of the bike and the view of unique natural landscapes and the Baroque art of the churches and buildings protected by the UNESCO patrimony.

There are trips in the natural park of the Volcano Etna, and tours through the oriental coast roads at the discovery of the “Baroque Towns” of the Noto Valley. You could discover wild zones like Cavagrande and the Vendicari Natural oasis or the fishermen’s village of Marzamemi and the ancient centre of the city of Syracuse and its Greek theatre.

Other great places where biking are the Nebrodi mounts, the cave of ice in the Etna mountain, the ducea of Maniace, the Trearie lake and Taormina.

Here you are some tips to help you enjoy your adventure…
* Take information about the bicycle assistance on the path you decide. (It’s not a problem if you choose to buy road book)
* Have your bike serviced every six to twelve months.
* Spend as much as you can on your bike
* Control your training level before to start (The Etna tour are very hard)
* If your equipment works reliably and safely, there’s no need to upgrade everything each time.
* The best time to upgrade your equipment parts is when you notice that anything is worn or damaged on your bike.
* Try low-fat high carbohydrate foods like bananas, cereal bars and dried fruit
* Drink plenty of fluids to keep your fuel and fluid stores up between training sessions and rides.
* Avoid caffeine or alcohol in the days before an important ride, to avoid dehydration.
* Consider the weather conditions

Enrico Forte is the editor Volcanoetna.com and he is an expert about trekking trips in the Sicily island. Enrico is one of the expert writer ItalyTravelNotes is very happy to collaborate with. If you need a travel guide to Sicily Holidays we do heartily recommend that you visit Volcanoetna.com for this expert advice.