Safety
Cycle middle Italy strongly recommend the wearing cycling helmets at all times on trails. Bring with you your European entitlement to medical care (E111 etc.) and any holiday medical insurance you've taken out. Let me know if you have any relevant medical needs or conditions before you embark upon the trail (incl. allergies etc.)
Some of the important dangers you need to be aware of. (This does not represent a complete list of all the danger possible.)
Snakes - only put your foot down where you can see. Never in the long grass or foliage at the side of the trail
Cars - always cycle on the right, even on dirt tracks. Hunters do pass by sometimes at an alarming speed. Hunters - if you hear gunshots nearby make plenty of noise and ring your bell. Always stick to the main track in these moments.
Braking and manuvering on gravel tracks - Proceed slowly, never apply just one break, avoid leaning into corners and try to avoid cycling over lose gravel and stones.
Steep descents - check your brakes before descent, proceed slowly and if you have any concerns dismount and proceed by foot. We wont leave you behind!
Sun - protect yourself appropriately with correct clothing and sun creams. The sun in central Italy can burn your skin very easily. Bring plenty of water with you to avoid dehydration.
Hot and cold advice - be aware of the sudden changes in temperature possible during a trail (when climbing a hill in full sun then descending in the shade for example) and dress accordingly.
Relieving yourself- take the utmost care for vipers if you decide to wander off the trail amongst the wild foliage.
Over exertion (Particularly in heat) Take it easy and take your time - there is no hurry and CMI will always be happy to wait for even the slowest of cyclists. Take rest breaks whenever you feel you need them and don't push yourself to pedal up long ascents. Dismount and walk. I'll lead, you follow behind at any distance you enjoy (Within shouting distance). I'll stop at any junction where we turn off or any difficult or dangerous parts. You follow the principal trail and only turn off it where I am waiting for you. Any problems then shout, ring your bell or tel. Me on 333 8259475