45KM 700D+
ASPHALT/SECONDARY ROADS 25%
GRAVEL ROAD 75%
A slow but exciting climb toward Mondaino Castle, through countless valleys dotted with rural villages nestled in the countryside, where the guides will offer a break with a view to enjoy a refreshing drink. Splendid views will accompany the return to the sea, pedaling along the ancient roads of the lower Conca Valley, which will lead to the well-deserved and eagerly awaited final refreshment at the Conca Village, featuring sardines, piadina, and salad, accompanied by rivers of beer—all non-stop.
80KM 1650D+
ASPHALT/SECONDARY ROADS 22%
GRAVEL ROAD 78%
Toward the border of eastern Romagna, countless country roads and paths climb the slopes of small valleys, and the difficulties continue as they ascend and descend.
The fortresses of Saludecio and Montegridolfo appear and disappear from view, indicating the direction to Mondaino Castle, home to the first refreshment point.
Then the landscape changes dramatically, with the ravines and barren lands of the first Apennine foothills, and the route becomes increasingly challenging as it passes through the Ventena di Gemmano forest and then climbs steeply toward the last Malatesta fortress on the route: Montefiore. Here, you can catch your breath and enjoy a second refreshment stop, before returning to the sea through the lower Conca Valley to reach the long-awaited and well-deserved final refreshment stop at Conca Village, featuring sardines, piadina, and salad, washed down with rivers of beer—all non-stop.
