Gravel cycling in Umbria begins where the asphalt ends. The road turns white and dusty, the sound beneath your tyres changes, and a country track climbs through olive groves towards Monte Subasio without a car in sight for kilometres.
Umbria’s most refreshing cycle routes, from the Nera Greenway to the River Tiber
Umbria by bike is a small, green and surprisingly quiet region, where the landscape makes itself felt with every pedal stroke and stays with you long afterwards.
Cycling in Umbria: the complete guide to discovering the region by bike
There is a moment, as you climb towards a stone village while the sun begins to set, when you realise you have not seen another person.