European Events
Plan your 2025 tour around these major cultural events in Europe!
Why not elevate your cycling adventure by experiencing Europe’s most captivating cultural events in 2025? Imagine riding through the Heart of Tuscany in July and joining the vibrant, centuries-old Palio di Siena, Tuscany’s iconic summer horse race held in the stunning Campo di Siena. Or, join us on Bike Across Italy next May to witness the Festa dei Ceri in Gubbio, where the city honors its patron, Saint Ubaldo, with fanfare, fireworks, and festive processions.
Unforgettable events throughout Italy:
- La Bella Sicilia: April 18 – 26
“Easter week in Sicily” is the explosion of collective joy in a land where the community exists at its own unified level.
- NEW: The Best of Tuscany Gravel: May 4 – 11
Ride with the Siena Gravel bike club on their signature “80 Voglia di Gravel.”
- Bike Across Italy: May 11 – 21
This annual Medieval “Festa dei Ceri” is sure to stir a new appreciation of Italian culture.
- Munich to Verona June 18 – 28
Catch world-class opera performances at the “Arena di Verona Opera Festival”, in the historic Roman amphitheater of Verona.
- Heart of Tuscany Special Edition: June 29 – July 4
Siena’s main event every year, “Il’ Palio,” has to be seen to be believed.
- Tuscany and L’Eroica: Sept 30 – Oct 6
Legendary event/ride through Tuscany: “L’Eroica di Gaiole”
- The Best of Tuscany Gravel: Oct 5 – 12
Italy’s most avid gravel riders take on “Gravel Castello di Monteriggioni” guaranteed to inspire you to take your ride to the next level.
- The Land of Barolo and Truffles: Oct 12 – 19
Northern Italy’s Piedmont region is a riders’ paradise and also a foodies’ paradise. Plan your tour around the “Truffle Fair October.”
The festival that celebrates the Spanish love of life:
Andalucia: May 5 – 13
Ride the region around Córdoba for nine days and eight nights during the “Festival di Patios“ when the whole region bursts into bloom!
Tour through cultural treasures in Austria and the Czech Republic:
Austria and Czech Republic Aug 11 – 19
Enjoy one of our most ethnically diverse bike tours each day and discover an amazing musical line up in historical landmark outdoor venues each night at the “Austria Music Festival”.
Verona to Salzburg Aug 18 – 30
Enjoy the prestigious celebration of opera, drama, and classical music during the “Salzburg Festival” while on our world-renowned tour.
Pedal in France in June and experience the Ciclismo Magic come alive:
Bike Across France June 7 – 15
Immerse yourself each night after riding in the 10th year of this unique Festival that brings together the most outstanding artists, “Festival de Carcassonne.”
Taste of Provence June 29 – July 5
Plan your tour of a lifetime while witnessing the breathtaking lavender fields of “Provence in full bloom,” an iconic sight in France.
As you can see, Ciclismo Classico has a tour for that!