Archive for 'Cycling'

There are many, many different tours of the historic city of Florence and, with so much to see and do from food and wine-tasting to viewing art to visiting haunted hotspots, there is no shortage of different ways to experience the city. Depending on what you're interested in, what age you are, how fit you are, what language you speak, who you're with etc there are a range of different kinds of tours to choose from and a variety of modes of transport to get around. You can walk, run, take a bus, cycle, go on a segway or, even, take to the Arno River. Tours of an Italian city by water might bring Venice to mind but it is also a viable way to see Florence by cycling along the Arno. How can one cycle the Arno, you might ask? Well, by taking a water bike, of course! Just find a luxury villa in Florence and take this unique tour for yourself – it will be an unforgettable experience.     Read More

Cycling is certainly one of the best ways to discover a new place and it's probably the ideal mode of transport for getting to know Tuscany better. It offers the chance to find hidden gems, get well off the beaten track and to take in the breath-taking landscapes which surround without getting into an accident. You can take your time, enjoy the fresh air and truly immerse yourself in the whole experience. One company, in particular, is all about giving a true experience of Tuscany and offers one day bike tours which explore this beautiful region. This is IBikeTuscany, a small Florence-based company which organizes bike tours in Tuscany, and was founded by Marco Vignoli, a former bicycle racer who wants to share his passion for cycling and Tuscany. If you want to be involved in sharing these passions with Marco, just find a holiday rental in Florence and get exploring the Tuscan countryside.     Read More

For anyone who likes trying new sports that don’t involve too many risks then why not have a go at some freestyle Frisbee, Indo boarding or mountain biking during your holiday to Tuscany? The equipment needed is very cheap to buy and provides endless hours of fun. Two of these sports are especially enjoyed on beaches during the summer so why not avail of the plentiful holiday villas along the Tuscan coastline?

Indo boarding is a simple yet fun activity that requires a tough cylinder container or ball and a flat wooden board. The aim of the game is to put the board over the cylinder which is lying on its side and to stand up and balance on it for as long as you can! It’s almost like standing on a seesaw but on a much more difficult scale.

This would be a fun activity for those who are good at surfing or skateboarding as it requires tremendous balance!     Read More

There is a wealth of thrilling land sports you can get involved in during your adventurous holiday to Tuscany! The region is brimming with fast paced activities like quad racing, motocross tracks, rock climbing, parkour and much more!

These exciting land sports are available all across Tuscany so booking luxury vacation rentals near the cities of Florence, Lucca, Pisa, or in the towns and villages at the foot of the Apennines or Apuan Alps will guarantee close proximity to many of them.

Try learning the art of skateboarding at a popular skate Park just outside of Florence city or get into combat mode with an exhilarating few hours spent in simulated combat at an airsoft adventure centre! Learn how to act like a soldier in a war situation but in a non violent and non physical simulation that still gets the adrenaline flowing!     Read More