by nickpannaman | Sep 10, 2025 | blog, Pisa to Sicily
58 miles ridden – 1007m climbed – temperature 28C Day 3 is usually my tough day. My body is complaining but my mind is happy to be out on the bike – mind over matter! The very first thing we had to negotiate was a 12% hill just to get out of the hotel but after that...
by nickpannaman | Sep 8, 2025 | blog, Pisa to Sicily
63 miles ridden – 696m climbed – temperature 30C Today was a better day. I cycled most of it with three others which makes it more enjoyable. Overall today was about covering distance as the road were largely uninteresting and busy and although most of the drivers...
by nickpannaman | Sep 8, 2025 | blog, Pisa to Sicily
65.9 miles ridden – 861m climbed – temperature 30C After a breakfast buffet tussle with an elderly French group of walkers I set off with two riders – both previous Bike Adventures riders – just before 8am when it was still autumnally fresh in advance of a hot day....
by nickpannaman | Sep 6, 2025 | blog, Pisa to Sicily
The 4am start wasn’t the best way to start the day but I didn’t have much else to do but make my way through security and enjoy a 4:30 porridge from Pret A Manger. That time of day is funny in airports as there is a weird mix of really excited fully awake people and...
by nickpannaman | Sep 1, 2025 | blog, Pisa to Sicily
Outline: A sensational ride down the Mediterranean coast of Italy from the iconic leaning tower, finishing with a day in Sicily with a rest day in Pompeii. The route follows the coastal road before heading inland to enjoy the beautiful Tuscan fields and villas. ...
