L'Ardita

Held each spring, L’Ardita in Alpe di Poti is one of the best-loved vintage bike rides.
Departing from the picturesque Piazza Grande in Arezzo, this event continues to revive the most authentic soul of cycling with muscle-power, passion and the spirit of sharing.
The highlight is seeing the vintage velocipedes, backdropped by timeless landscapes and roads that render this a unique experience.

L’Ardita includes several routes:

• Gourmet Route - 18.6 miles or 30 kilometers
  This route, without any great difficulty, allows you to discover the area and its villages, as well as the local food and wine specialties, even being suitable for families.
• Classic Route - 31 miles or 50 kilometers
  An itinerary for cyclists wanting to cover undiscovered stretches of the Arezzo area, which then winds through Casentino with challenging and fascinating climbs.
• SuperClassic Route - 40 miles or 65 kilometers
  Retraces the classic route but tackles the Alpe di Poti ascent. 
• L’Ardita - 50 miles or 80 kilometers
  The 1ˢᵗ section traces the classic route but, on the return, culminates with the challenge of the Alpe di Poti, the iconic climb also made famous by the 2016 Giro d’Italia, putting to the test even the best-trained cyclists.

L’Ardita is not just a race but a real journey into memory—a way to rediscover the area, exalt its beauty and experience cycling in its purest and most authentic form.
An event that combines sports, tradition and community, inviting participants and spectators into an atmosphere from times of yore.