Tuscany, Umbria and Almafi coast

Is cycling along the Amalfi Coast safe? I'd be afraid to drive along that road (spectacular though it is) - and I've driven some crazy places. Just wondering about that before you start making plans...

Definately not the amalfi coast for bikes! Way to dangerous. Maybe parts of Tuscany but roads can be windy and narrow. Best reach italian clubs or tour grps that specialize in bike tours.

I have contacted a reputable tour company about both options and we will not be cycing on all the main roads. We are road cyclists we ride with traffic so understand risks. Not really worried about riding these areas other than weather in late March early April.

Weather? Who knows? Ask the Brit’s who endured a raging summer heat and now a veritable hurricane in Sept.

Spring is usually lovely in Italy. It was my favorite time when living there, but prepare for rain. It will not likely be terribly cold. Where do you live now and what would you do on a cycling trip if inclement weather hit?

I would advise to do one area by cycling trip and the other by car or train. You can easily do the AC by public trans so why not cycle in Tuscany? Then no car required at all.

I drove back and forth on the Amalfi coast road (and indeed there is only one) for two days in February - low season, little tourist traffic. I don't remember seeing any bicycles, probably because people there aren't suicidal. Seriously, there is one coast road and it hugs the cliffs of the coastline, with lots of blinds curves and inclines. The road is two lanes wide - just barely in some places. Where there are shoulders, there are parked vehicles - also where there aren't any shoulders, but just enough room for two cars to pass each other while another is parked on the side.

We live in Colorado. I've been thinking that maybe Riding Tuscany/Umbria would be best and then we could hike or take the train the rest of the time. Or we could do Pulgia by bike and spend the last 5 or six days in Rome, Tuscany and Umbria. We wouldn't see everything, but last time I was there my friend and I only spent 5 days visiting Pisa, Rome, Assisi, and Orvieto and it was still a great trip

I would also ask if you are keen to avoid crowded tourist traps why you have chosen Amalfi? Definately think Puglia is a better choice😀

Well because it was recommended and because I'm trying to figure out the logistics of trying to spend a few days at least in Umbria and Rome. I've been to Italy before but my husband has never been. I absolutely loved Umbria. My friend and I stayed in Spoleto and took the Train into Rome. We had a car and drove all over Umbria and parts of Tuscany and it was lovely. I"m just a little worried about the weather for cycling that time of year, but I got super cheap tickets from Denver to Rome the end of March and so could resist.
Any ideas how long it would take to get to Puglia from Rome? Maybe we just cycle there and then spend the last few days based in a small Umbrian town.
That's why I am asking you all. I've never been to Almafi or any place in Italy south of Rome.