On April 18, ride with us
through landscapes, people, and flavors
On 18 April, you’ll have the chance to turn a simple bike ride around Pisa into an experience that engages all your senses: a journey through the region’s landscapes, flavors, and stories, as you discover local specialties like olive oil and chocolate.
This itinerary is designed to combine the pleasure of a leisurely ride with the joy of tasting, culminating in a surprising finale right where the day meets the sea.
It’s not an event. It’s a taste of Tuscany. By bike!
This day embodies the spirit of the permanent Terre di Pisa Bike Trail, where cyclists can explore some of the most beautiful and authentic corners of the Pisa area, discovering stories and tasting flavors that make this land truly unique.
Useful Information
Departure: Giardino Scotto, within the Terre di Pisa Bike Days festival
Departure time: 11:00 a.m.
(Please arrive at least one hour early to pick up your chip at the Terre di Pisa Bike Trail stand)
Finish: Marina di Pisa, Pia Para Ti Beach Club
Latest finish time: 7:00 p.m.
Distance: 95,9 km
Elevation gain: 740 m
Maximum time: 8 hours
Number of participants: limited to 99
Refreshments included: 2 refreshment stops featuring local specialties + 1 pit stop at Giardino Scotto
Race pack pickup: on April 17 at the Terre di Pisa booth during Terre di Pisa Bike Days opening hours, and on the morning of the event up to one hour before the start, scheduled for 11 a.m.
We recommend low-profile tires with a width of 40–50 mm or more for gravel riding and 2.1″–2.35″ tires for MTB, so you can handle gravel, dirt roads, and short technical sections safely and effectively.
Parking: For those who choose to arrive by bike, we recommend two convenient options:
Option 1 – Parking in Marina di Pisa
You can park your car in the lot in front of Pia Para Tì in Marina di Pisa—the route’s endpoint—and ride along the Trammino bike path to Giardino Scotto, the event’s starting point.
Option 2 – Parking in the City
Alternatively, you can consult the Pisa parking map and cycle back at the end of the day, after the final stop at the beach, scheduled from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. In this case, we recommend that you equip your bike with front and rear lights to ensure a safe return.
Registration deadline: 11 a.m (CET) on April 18, 2026
Registration fee
(Race pack and fees included)
- €39.00 (members)/€49.00 (non-members) until April 12
- €45.00 (members)/€55.00 (non-members) from April 13 until registration closes
- 10% discount for sports groups with at least 5 participants. For more information, please email tiziana.cocchi@tno.camcom.it
Race pack pickup: Race packets can be picked up on April 17 at the Terre di Pisa booth during Terre di Pisa Bike Days opening hours, and on the morning of the event up to one hour before the start, scheduled for 11 a.m.
The race pack includes:
- Iconic “Tuscany Baby” cycling cap, 2026 edition
- 1x Terre di Pisa canvas bag
- 1x Terre di Pisa water bottle
- Number to attach to your bike
- 1x voucher for refreshments at the Frantoio di Vicopisano. Includes: homemade bread with olive oil, olive pâté, or kiwi jam produced by the mill; Morelli pasta with meat sauce or vegetarian sauce; Manufatto Cacao hot chocolate.
- 1x voucher for an aperitif at Pia Para Tì in Marina di Pisa. Includes: fried pasta bites, fried polenta, assorted focaccia, potato & mint croquettes, fried anchovies, mini sandwiches, vodka-soaked prunes & bacon, pizza by the slice; 1 first course from the buffet; 1 alcoholic drink included; mineral water.
- 1 voucher for a pit stop at Giardino Scotto, including 1 banana, 1 Coca-Cola, 1 energy bar, 1 energy gel, and 1 packet of electrolytes.
Program
The tour departs from The tour departs from Giardino Scotto in Pisa, the heart of the Terre di Pisa Bike Days, at 11:00 a.m.
The route gradually leaves the city, passing through secondary roads, bike paths and dirt tracks.
After passing through Pontedera, the birthplace of the legendary Vespa, we will enter the heart of the hills and head towards the highlight of the day: Monte Serra, which dominates the Pisa plain.
We will reach it by cycling through rolling green hills on roads that capture the essence of Tuscany. Our first gourmet stop will be at one of the region’s most highly regarded olive oil mills in Vicopisano, a land of excellent olive oil and living tradition.
Then comes the challenge of climbing up Monte Verruca. This picturesque ascent winds for seven kilometres, offering spectacular views of Pisa and the sea.
We start on asphalt, and then the road turns to gravel, bringing us closer to nature, exertion, silence and beauty.
After taking in the views during a well-deserved break, we’ll descend on a dirt road towards Calci. Then, we’ll return to Pisa along low-lying roads and the picturesque route of the ancient aqueduct until we reach the city.
But the day doesn’t end there. We’ll follow the Trammino bike path straight to the sea for a surprising finale on the beach with an aperitif — the perfect way to celebrate a day spent to the fullest among bikes, the local landscape and shared experiences.
