ELMI CYCLING TOURS

Cycling paths. Wine tasting. Gravel roads. Amazing food. Great coffee. Nature. History. Culture

My key words for a full Tuscan experience

My name is Stefano Elmi and I love traveling by bicycle.

I was born and raised in Barga (Tuscany). I then moved to Florence where I studied communications and journalism at the University and worked as freelance journalist and tour guide for different companies, becoming  a qualified cycling guide. I then moved to London where I went deeper into journalism, attending a post-graduate course. After a period in Canada, I moved back to Tuscany.

I’ve done lots of bike-packing around Central and Eastern Europe and North and South America. From my greatest  adventure: a solo trip from Calgary (Canada) to Homer (Alaska) I published a book for which I’m very proud : IN ALASKA FA CALDO the literally translation is IT’S WARM IN ALASKA

IN ALASKA FA CALDO my latest book

Tuscany is my backyard

Chianti and Siena area: Orcia valley, Strade bianche, L’Eroica. The Tuscan coast: Bolgheri and surroundings.

My first book about Eastern Europe cycling trips

But Tuscany it’s not only rolling hills and vignards. On the Apennine and Apuan Alps, the mountains where I was born, you can discover tiny mountain villages, large beech trees forest, mountain huts and snowy peaks. That’s Garfagnana valley, the hidden part of Tuscany.

It will be a real pleasure leading you, your family and friends discovering my backyard by bicycle

Vinci, hometown of Leonardo
Bolgheri – vignards on the seaside
Starting day of Pisa – Florence by bike
I on the Apennines
Bolgheri – A sunny lunch stop
Bolgheri – A bunch of Americans (and one Scottish)
Villa Torrigiani – Lucca
I and Vincent from Calgary – Devil’s bridge (Garfagnana)

Overview of some of my rides:

  • CHIANTI & SIENA

The most classic Tuscan landscape, with smooth and rolling hills, surrounded by amazing vineyards. This is a masterpiece not to miss.

  • FROM PISA TO FLORENCE

A cycling week-end (3 days) off the beaten track in the Tuscan countryside. Tasting good wine and food and cycling on backroads or cycle paths.

  • 5 TERRE COASTLINE

Cycling through the five historic villages part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site

  • TUSCAN COAST

Having our base in Bolgheri we’re going to explore these beautiful hills next to a warm all year long sea.

  • LUCCA & VILLAS

Cycling in the walled city and in the nearby hills to see typical villas.

  • GARFAGNANA VALLEY

The hidden part of Tuscany. Surrounded by the Apennine mountain range and the Apuan Alps.

Tours are suitable for any level:

from beginners to advanced riders and for any type of bike: road bike, gravel bike, mountain-bike, e-bike

Support van for multi-days tours  

Bike rental service

Taylor-made tours to satisfy every request

I and my 1991 reconditioned mountain-bike

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For further details do not hesitate to contact me:

elmi_stefano@hotmail.com

+393383040271

RIDE AND ENJOY!