Inspired Italy

Here, we try to cover some of the more often asked questions ...

1. Am I fit enough? The Da Vinci Road bike tour requires just over 2hrs cycling per day. eBikes do not give you a free ride. You need to pedal. While the eBike makes things much easier, you still require a reasonable level of fitness. The fitter you are, the greater your enjoyment. The oldest person that we have had is Geoffrey who at 84 years of age. The youngest was 12 years.
2. How busy are the roads? Italian roads tend to be much quieter than people are used to. The vast majority of your itinerary is along quiet country roads. There is one exception - on day 3 [optional ride] the final 4Km or so is on a wide, fast road with a wide hard shoulder.
3. I haven't ridden a bike for a while, but I'd like to come on an eBike trip. That's fine. We strongly recommend that you put in a little time on a bike before you come. The fitter and more comfortable you are on a bike, the more you will get from your vacation. In fact, comfort is the main thing - get used to sitting on a bike!
4. My Luggage - whats happens to it?  Each transfer day sees your luggage moved by our support vehicle from one hotel to the next. We provide you with luggage labels.
5. What should I wear? Our eBikes have a very comfortable Gel Saddle and a suspension seat post. Despite this, you might choose to wear padded cycling shorts/skirts for extra comfort. Our eBike Leaders wear padded underwear, which we think is more flexible than the padded short. You can then choose to wear this with your favourite shorts. And yes, there are ladies versions too! You do not need a whole wardrobe of special cycling clothes! A few well-chosen items will help keep you cool/warm and comfortable on your eBike trip. Sun cream and a neckerchief or scarf are a very good idea.
6. Footwear - You need a pair of shoes that are resistant to weather and have a good grip. They should also be comfortable for walking. Our eBikes do not use the cleat system.
7. Do you provide Helmets? Yes, we provide helmets. Its included in the price.
8. Do I have to wear a helmet? No, you don't. It is not a legal requirement to wear protective headgear. If you choose not to wear a helmet, that is entirely your own decision and choice.
9. What is provided with the bike?
   •  - Water Bottle & Holder - Each bike is equipped with a handlebar-mounted water bottle holder and water bottle.
   •  - A Rear View Mirror is fitted on the bike to help you keep the group together and improve safety.
   •  - Pannier - each bike is fitted with a single safari pannier. There is sufficient room for a wallet, cameras, sun cream etc.
   •  - Wet Weather Cape - yes, it does rain, occasionally. We provide a high-quality bike cape for each rider.
   •  - Battery Charger - each bike has a battery charger.
   •  - Power Adapter - to make charging easier.
   •  - Spare Inner Tube - we don't expect you to fix punctures. We provide a replacement inner tube.
   •  - Pump - you have a small, portable pump for roadside emergencies. Each hotel keeps a large air pump.
   •  - Hi-Visibility Jacket - in case of roadside maintenance, we provide you with a Hi-Vis jacket.
   •  - Security Cable - to lock your bike.
10. Your Guide also carries...
    •  - BOSCH Nyon GPS
    •  - Tool Kit
    •  - Basic First Aid Kit
11. What should I carry with me?
    •  - Passport
    •  - Insurance Documentation
    •  - Cash for the day
    •  - Credit/Debit Cards
    •  - Change of clothing to anticipate changes in weather
12.  What is the best time of year to take an eBike Safari? Great question. We have written a whole piece on this - CLICK HERE