Tuesday: a special day

Carpegna
Traditional villages steeped in history, long climbs, panoramas with breathtaking views of the Apennine Mountains: these are the outstanding attractions of our new route in and around the Marecchia Valley.

From Riccione we ride up towards Carpegna and the Cantoniera Pass, and then down a spectacular but technically difficult descent towards Pennabilli, and then right on down to Ponte Messa. After crossing the Marecchia Valley we climb up towards Sant’Agata Feltria, and following the panoramic ridge we head towards Perticara.

The road from Perticara to Sogliana is a succession of climbs and descents, until we reach Santarcangelo, where we follow the coastal plain till we’re back in Riccione.

Characteristics
Distance: 140 km
Altitude difference: 1870 metres
2 climbs: Cantoniera 4.9 km with average gradient 5.5%, Petrella Guidi 7.2 km with average gradient 5.5%
Recommended gear ratios: 39/27 or 34/24

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Furlo Pass
Nature, excellent views, ravines and rivers: these are what this new route offers as it passes through three splendid valleys.

After the first important target of Torre San Tommaso, we ride down gently to the magnificent city of Urbino, and then downhill right through to Fermignano. From here, after a superb panorama of woodland hills we move on to the valley of the River Candigliano near Acqualagna, and then we continue towards the spectacular Furlo Pass, where we stop for a rest.

Next we head off towards Fossombrone and towards Saltara, famous as a stage destination of the Giro d’Italia.

After climbing the Beato Santo Pass, the road leads down to the typical medieval town of Mombaroccio, and then towards the River Foglia Valley, climbing up to Tavullia and then back home.


Characteristics
Distance km 146
Altitude difference: 1664 metres
3 climbs: Urbino 5 km with average gradient 3.7%, Pestrino 4.5 km with average gradient 3.8%, Beato Sante 9 km with average gradient 3.3%
Recommended gear ratios: 39/27 or 34/24