I will be in Lucca for a few days early next month and want to spend a day cycling in the countryside. I am an intermediate to advanced recreational rider at home (5-6k miles a year) and have arranged to rent a nice road bike through one of the local bike shops in Lucca. I would love suggestions where to ride! A person at a bike shop suggested Monte Serra as a place where pro and amateur riders in the area go to train; a cycling tour company suggested going up in the hills north of Lucca and through the hamlets of Svizzera Pesciatina. Looks quite scenic.
I am looking for a ride of 50-70 miles and am not afraid of hill climbing. Thanks in advance!
- Lee