Motorcycle Expedition Italy
Mountain gravel above a thousand metres in the morning, hairpins down to the sea by evening. Six days, BMW enduro and fuel included, and no off-road experience needed.
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Expeditions
Motorcycle Expedition Tuscany and Sardinia
White gravel roads between the vineyards, a glass from the winery you rode past that morning, then a ferry to Sardinia where the corners never end. Six days, bike included.
- Two regions
- Max 10 riders and 5 instructors
- Bike and fuel included
- from
- 69 000 CZK (≈ 2760 €)
- Duration
- 6 days (4 riding days)
We quote by date and number of riders. Flights, accommodation and meals are not included, but we are happy to arrange them.
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Who it is for
- Riders who want culture, food and wine alongside the riding
- Couples and groups where one wants technical terrain and the other wants an easy pace
- Riders with no off-road experience, as the Tuscan white roads are the ideal place to start
What to expect
This expedition is not about who gets there first. The Tuscan strade bianche, the white gravel roads that run between the vineyards, are probably the most agreeable off-road surface in Europe. They are wide, well kept, and they climb through the hills past the cypresses. Somewhere along them you realise, possibly for the first time, that riding off tarmac can be pure pleasure rather than a fight.
Then you board a ferry and wake up in Sardinia, which is another world entirely. The island roads coil above the sea in a way that makes you reluctant to come back, and the moment you turn off them you are into coarse rock and proper wilderness. One expedition, and you get both the idyll and a serious helping of terrain.
And then there is the food and the wine. We are not going to pretend they are not part of the programme. Dinner at the Tuscan farmhouse and a glass from the winery you rode past that morning are exactly why people come back to this one. The rule is simple and absolute: if you are riding, you are not drinking. Tasting happens when the bikes are parked.
No off-road experience needed. Five instructors look after a maximum of ten riders, there is an Interphone in every helmet, and the route is built around the group.
What is and is not in the price
The price covers bike hire (insured, minimal excess), all fuel, the instructors and airport transfers both ways. You can swap machines with the instructors during the week, and they all speak English.
Flights, accommodation and meals are not included. We are happy to arrange all of them for you.
Itinerary
Arrival and bike handover
Check-in at a Tuscan farmhouse, an introduction to the bike, kit and Interphone setup, and a shakedown loop through the surrounding hills.
The white roads of Tuscany
The famous strade bianche, dusty tracks between the vineyards, cypress avenues and postcard hills. Perfect ground to find your feet on.
Vineyards and an evening tasting
Gravel between the wineries in the morning, a tasting at source in the afternoon. If you are riding, you taste afterwards. No exceptions.
Ferry to Sardinia
The crossing to the island. Sardinia is a different league, with coarser rock, wilder hills and roads that simply refuse to straighten out.
Sardinian corners
The best day of the expedition. Corners above the sea, dusty turnings inland and stops on the coast. In the afternoon we wash and hand back the bikes.
Journey home
Departure or airport transfer. Photos and video land in a shared gallery.
Dates & booking
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Tailor-Made Motorcycle ExpeditionYour group, your dates, your destination. We build the whole trip around you. The sample trip is four days of riding plus two of travel, from CZK 59,000.
FAQ
What is included in the price of an expedition?
Hire of an insured motorcycle (you can swap bikes with the instructors along the way), all fuel, the instructors and airport transfers both ways. Flights, accommodation and meals are not included, but we are happy to arrange them for you. Most expeditions last 6 days (4 riding days), the Portuguese ones 7 days, and Spain can also be ridden as 8 days.
What is not included in the price of an expedition?
Flights, accommodation and meals. Budget for them on top; we are happy to arrange all of them, but they are paid separately. What you do get in the price is hire of an insured motorcycle, all fuel, the instructors and airport transfers both ways.
Do I have to find accommodation for the expedition myself?
No, we arrange it for you, it is simply paid separately. As a rough guide, reckon on about 80 EUR per person per night in a single room and 40 EUR in a shared one, and about 40 and 20 EUR on Spain and Portugal. We confirm the exact price when you book, as it varies with the destination and the date.
How demanding are the expeditions?
We build the routes around the level of the group. We ride at the pace of the slowest rider and nobody is pushed. Previous off-road experience is not needed; riders who have only ever been on tarmac manage perfectly well.
Can I manage an expedition without any off-road experience?
Yes, no experience is needed, we teach you everything. All you need is a motorcycle licence. We adapt the routes to your wishes and riding level. Our expeditions have been ridden by a man who had just passed his test, by a woman with zero off-road experience and by an 11-year-old beginner.
How long does an expedition last?
A standard expedition lasts 6 days, of which 4 are riding days. For Spain, and for Spain with Portugal, you can also choose the longer 8-day version (6 riding days). The Portuguese expeditions (Euphoria, Freedom) last 7 days, of which 5 are riding days.
Can I hire a motorcycle from you?
Yes. We have the largest BMW test fleet in the Czech Republic and bike hire is part of most courses and expeditions. All bikes are insured with a minimal excess. You are also welcome to come on your own machine.
Do you lend me a motorcycle, or do I have to bring my own?
It differs from service to service. Experience rides: we lend the bikes, you go through five of them during the ride. Off-road training: 5 500 CZK on your own bike, 8 800 CZK with our BMW. Weekend off-road training: 13 000 CZK on your own, 18 000 CZK with our BMW. Private race track training: you ride your own motorcycle, ours can be arranged in advance for an extra charge. Private off-road training: bike hire is included. Expeditions: the bike and all fuel are included.
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