We have a great choice of bike routes available today as we explore the roads around Imperia. With coastal villages and glitz towns on offer or more of a challenge with a winding road into the Liguria hillside and the Colle S Bartolomeo. We are truly on the Italian Riviera with an ideal place to take a lunch break amongst the cafes and palms of this coastal playground of the rich and famous.

After the perfect ride, reward yourself by spending the afternoon relaxing on the beach or shopping in Sanremo.

The beauty of the Italian Riviera by Bike…flowers covering rock walls, ocean breezes, citrus scents surround us, sandy beaches everywhere…endless vineyards and olive groves on the terraced hillsides… the Riviera is picture-perfect!

Today we ride on some of the most famous cycling roads in all of Italy, the final kilometres of the Primavera Classic “Milano – Sanremo” route and the final two decisive climbs of the Cipressa and Poggio. Many of the greats of Professional cycling historically have raced and won on these very same roads…enjoy the spectacular coastline views and feel the Tifosi cheering you all the way!
Once in Sanremo it’s time to join the ‘chic’ as we can relax over lunch in typical Italian style! Fully refreshed we can enjoy a very leisurely ride back to our hotel on the Cycling Riviera pathway. This 24km stretch, from Ospedaletti via San Remo to San Lorenzo al Mare, follows an old railway line winding through eight historic fishing villages.
This afternoon there is an option to visit a local Liguria Vineyard or relax by the Mediterranean?

We will feel like the wind is on our backs today as the bike wheels turn easier than normal on the smooth bitumen of the coastal roads to Albenga. In this region of Italy, streets aren’t measured by kilometres, but by emotions… perfect for cycling!
It’s now time to swap the comfortable coastal roads for the challenge of the interior, enjoy the slopes of the Colle Testico at your own steady pace with this gradual climb winding upwards to the summit.
Great cycling always requires a great reward it’s time to relax over a leisurely lunch, the Italian way!

We have one last ride opportunity together with the spectacular blue Mediterranean Sea as our back drop. Our choice ride routes today head west along the coast towards the frontier with France before turning inland and the unforgettable charm of Dolceacqua. This region is known for its terraces formed over many years with the hard work necessary to utilise this unique landscape with olive and wine production. After a great week of riding what could be a more fitting final location than this!

Enjoy a leisurely lunch and Vineyard visit before we will head back to the coast where you can enjoy your final afternoon with a well-deserved drink on the beach. Tonight join us to celebrate with that marvellous Italian institution Farewell Dinner

Departure Day and It’s unfortunately time for your trip to draw to an end and so must the dream as we transfer you to Nice Airport (France) or Sanremo – Imperia Train station(Italy), ‘Arrivederci’ from PRACTICEBICYCLE.