CYCLING

Sportur Club Hotel in collaboration with DAVIDE CASSANI.
Cervia is the ideal holiday destination for cycle tourists who are interested in spending pleasant moments here while exploring the surrounding territories. Situated few kilometres far from the steep slopes which made the great champions from Romagna famous all over the world, Cervia is the traditional tourist mecca for expert cyclists who are interested in improving their technique or in discovering new itineraries. Cervia’s territory is the ideal destination for those interested in experiencing a deeper contact with nature while tasting delicious local specialities from Romagna.

Suggested itineraries

• Itinerary no. 1: LONGIANO

Cervia- Longiano- Roncofreddo- Montiano – Cervia. 70 km without steep slopes.
Medium difficulty.
This scarcely crowded itinerary gives cyclists the possibility to enjoy breathtaking views over Longiano. One of Romagna’s most beautiful villages, it is dominated by the impressive Malatesta Castle (which is home to the famous Balestra Museum) and hosts the fascinating Petrella Theatre, which is often the venue for important representations.

• Itinerary no. 2: SOGLIANO

Cervia – Sogliano al Rubicone – Borghi – Cervia. 80 km with several ups and downs
(and a 3-km-long climb featuring a 7% incline). Medium-high difficulty. Sogliano nestles at the mouth of the river Rubicone. This itinerary leads to the famous caves where the local Cave Cheese is stored, and gives participants the possibility to enjoy wonderful food and wine experiences.

• Itinerary no. 3: CERVIA’s SALT PANS

Cervia – Savio – Castiglione – Pisignano – Cervia’s Salt Pans – Cervia. 45 km. Flat territory. Low difficulty. In Cervia, cyclists will have the opportunity to visit the ancient “Salt Pans” dating back to the Etruscan Age, which are hosted inside the enchanting Park of the Po Delta.

• Itinerary no. 4: BARBOTTO

Cervia – Borello – Mercato Saraceno – Barbotto – Sogliano – Cervia. 90 km. High difficulty. The most famous climb of Romagna is dedicated to expert cyclists! (on the occasion of the famous Selle Italia cycling competition, the same climb is reached from the opposite direction).

• Itinerary no. 5: VERRUCCHIO

Cervia – Verucchio – Cervia. 80 km. Medium difficulty. Verucchio, the so-called “Cradle of the Malatesta Seigniory” boasts ancient origins. It is situated on the top of an impressive rock spur, and boasts breathtaking views over the underlying territory. Its picturesque square and the imposing Sasso Fortress, which gathers monumental towers and a majestic bulwark, bear witness to the ancient Malatesta domination. Not to be missed is the splendid Parish Church, which dates back to the X century.

• Itinerary no. 6: SANTARCANGELO

Cervia – Gambettola – Santarcangelo – Cervia. 55 km. Flat territory. Low difficulty. Santarcangelo still retains a fascinating medieval atmosphere. It is characterized by narrow stone streets and ancient nooks and crannies, impressive brick walls, picturesque workshops and fascinating mills, and is dominated by the imposing Malatesta Fortress.
The nearby hamlet of Gambettola is scattered with ancient print shops, while Santarcangelo cherishes ancient tufa cellars.

• Itinerary no. 7: BERTINORO

Cervia – Pisignono – Forlimpopoli – Bertinoro - Pievesistina – Cervia. 65 km. Medium difficulty. The itinerary can even be extended for further 15 kilometres, in order to include the steep slope which leads up to Polenta and Frattaterme. Bertinoro is a cosy hamlet which is famous for its excellent local wine. Cyclists will have the possibility to enjoy wonderful food and wine experiences.

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The cycle paths which cross the pinewood forest, the local parks and the sea front provide cycle tourists with a valid alternative to the beach.

HOTEL SERVICES AND FACILITIES

Sportur Club Hotel gives the lovers of cycle tourism the possibility to stay at dedicated theme bedrooms.

• Customized “cycling” bedrooms
• Safe bike shelter
• Laundry service for sports garments and further items of clothing
• Well-equipped repair shop
• Rich breakfast
• Food integrators for cyclists
• Skilled guides
• Discount card to go shopping in the associated shops
• Targeted maps featuring suggested itineraries
• Compressor
• Bicycle tools (next to the bike shelter)
• Physical therapists/doctors
• Mechanic
• Well-equipped fitness centre provided with Technogym machines
• Wifi/internet point
• Library/video library
• Subscriptions to cycling magazines
• STAGE with Davide Cassani  (Link)

https://www.sporturhotel.com/servizi.php

ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND FACILITIES (UPON REQUEST)

• Physical therapy
• Recovery service by technical fault
• Racing bicycles for hire
• Special buses provided with bicycle racks
• Repairer
• Bikes for hire
• Dietician
• Possibility to perform efficiency tests
• Sports psychologist

FANTINI CLUB SERVICES AND FACILITIES

• Suites by the sea
• Fantini Club Restaurant and Wave Restaurant
• “Fantini Wave Spa” Beauty Centre with sensory path
• Face and body massages and treatments for sportsmen and other customers
• Well-equipped fitness centre provided with Technogym machines

 

http://www.fantiniclub.com/servizi_spa.html

SPECIAL PACKAGES SPORTUR
Sportur Club Hotel gives those interested in attending exciting sporting events or in performing their favourite activities the possibility to take advantage of incredible packages featuring special agreements with the local sports centres and Fantini Club Bathing Establishment

Sportur Bicycle Show – 15° Granfondo Selle Italia La Via del Sale
Cervia, 27 March-3 April 2011

Granfondo 9 Colli
Cesenatico, 22 May 2011

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