Spectacular landscapes 📷

One of the reasons - and not trivial - for deciding to tackle your experience on the island by bike is undoubtedly the landscapes. Reaching Elba and touring it by pedaling will give you wonderful views, will take you along paths overlooking the sea but also mountains full of nature and will help you get to know it better, more intimately. You can stop in the middle of the scrub in the various rest areas, go into paths and discover little gems hidden in the greenery that you would not have the opportunity to see by car. The conformation of the Island of Elba offers glimpses of all kinds, you decide what will be the background of your ride passing from one village to another, mountain or sea.

Lots of routes ⛰

The Island of Elba offers the cyclist many itineraries to choose from and all of them particularly beautiful, don't forget that being an island the roads are anything but straight. A series of adrenaline-pumping curves, dirt roads in the greenery and roads overlooking the coast are what awaits you.
You can choose whether to face short daily journeys such as those that lead to the Pieve di San Giovanni or to tour Elba in stages by bicycle. If you opt for the island tour, do it clockwise with departure and arrival in Portoferraio: you will remain... breathless (in the true sense of the word haha) 

Ecological 🍃

The environment and its protection are among the most important and delicate issues of our times. Going around by bike, as well as being an excellent idea to slowly enjoy the island, is also a super ecological solution: in addition to the classic proposals such as reusable water bottles and solid soaps, in fact, moving by non-polluting means is a great support for the environment. In fact, seasonal traffic brings a huge environmental impact to a small paradise like Elba. Don't forget that in addition to the help you will give by supporting this lifestyle, the bicycle will be an excellent way to practice outdoor sports, keeping you both physically and mentally fit. 

Cycling races 🚴🏼‍♂️

Elba really appreciates this sport on two wheels, which is why it hosts various competitions that concern it. If you are a competitive type, you cannot help but participate. A little good and healthy competition never hurts. Here are some events not to be missed👇🏼

Legend Cup of Capoliveri

Organised in the period of May and including two distinct tracks, 80 and 50 km long, the Legend Cup is a must for mountain bike enthusiasts. The Legend follows the paths of two champions who took part in the Grunding World Cup in 1994. The competition has Monte Calamita as a backdrop, immersed between Mediterranean scrub and wonderful landscapes. Ascents, descents, roads of old mines, fun is guaranteed!

The Leg Cutter 

June, we start from Marciana Marina and.. off towards Monte Perone! The Tagliagambe is a race of the heart for the inhabitants of Marciana Marina: in 2005 some friends decided to climb Monte Perone by bike and only a few days later they decided to set up a real race with 9 km of impervious climb. Today the Tagliagambe has become an unmissable event for cycling in Elba and attracts sportsmen not only from all over Italy, but also from abroad. But remember that if it has this name, there must be a reason ;)

Elbaman Triathlon

The Elbaman Triathlon, in September, is an international competition that includes swimming, running and cycling routes that can also be done in relay mode. The bike route consists of 3 clockwise laps of the West Island. From Marina di Campo to Sant'Ilario, from Cavoli to Marciana and then back! The route is about 180 km long, quite demanding.

E-Bikes

If the bike really doesn't convince you, then maybe it's time to try an e-bike! There are numerous bike rentals on the island and lately the e-bike is also in great demand. Suitable for everyone, even the less sporty, the E-Bike will greatly lighten the weight of the climbs, in this way you will not have to give up the splendid experience and
you will be able to experience the island 100%.

All you have to do is get on the saddle and set off on an adventure! We are cheering 🚴🏼‍♂️