If I were to take a bicycle tour of Italy, which part would I want to see? What tour would I undertake? For riders looking for a leisurely tour, Cycling for Softies offers a number of routes.

Tuscany? Yes, there are rolling hills; but e-bikes are available to make them easier. Roll past vineyards; olive groves; and medieval villages.

The Puglia tour explores the “bootheel” of Italy. This lesser-known area of the country offers terrific views of the sea; and is rich in history. Delicious local cuisine, too!

For more of a challenge, how about MTB tours of Sardinia? Incidentally, are the fish named for the island? It sounds like Sardinia would be too rugged and tough for me to ride.

Want to cycle the Eternal City? You can do that, too! They say that, even if Italian drivers are aggressive, they certainly don’t want to mar the finish of their cars; and of course they don’t want to hit you.

But if you’re super-duper gung-ho, you might want to tackle the Giro!