Aug 8 2007
If you want to live a new way to enjoy with your bike, then read this article
about an unique of a kind tour of the Sicilian coast.
In the Sicily
island it’s possible to practice road, off-road, leisure and competition
itineraries to visit its attractions. There are paths and itineraries created
only for bikers. It’s an new way to join the benefits of the bike and the view
of unique natural landscapes and the Baroque art of the churches and buildings
protected by the UNESCO patrimony.
There are trips in the natural park
of the Volcano Etna, and tours through the oriental coast roads at the discovery
of the "Baroque Towns" of the Noto Valley. You could discover wild zones like
Cavagrande and the Vendicari Natural oasis or the fishermen’s village of
Marzamemi and the ancient centre of the city of Syracuse and its Greek theatre.
Other great places where biking are the Nebrodi mounts, the cave of ice
in the Etna mountain, the ducea of Maniace, the Trearie lake and Taormina.
Here you are some tips to help you enjoy your adventure...
* Take
information about the bicycle assistance on the path you decide. (It’s not a
problem if you choose to buy road book) * Have your bike serviced every six to
twelve months.
* Spend as much as you can on your bike
* Control your
training level before to start (The Etna tour are very hard)
* If your equipment works reliably and safely, there’s no need to upgrade
everything each time. * The best time to upgrade your equipment parts is when
you notice that anything is worn or damaged on your bike.
* Try low-fat high carbohydrate foods like bananas, cereal bars and dried
fruit
* Drink plenty of fluids to keep your fuel and fluid stores up between
training sessions and rides.
* Avoid caffeine or alcohol in the days before
an important ride, to avoid dehydration.
* Consider the weather conditions
Enrico Forte is a travel writer. He writes for the website Volcano Etna, a free tourist board about the
Sicily island. He provides travel tips, articles and useful information about Etna excursions and Sicily vacation packages and hotels.
