Sardinia’s low-season, uncongested country roads offer a unique network of winding routes for the keen biker. Apart from in July and August, when temperatures can soar, Sardinia’s climate is ideally suited to bike tours, particularly in spring and autumn. The coastal flatland is perfect for more easy-going adventures whereas the island’s hilly interior demands a good portion of endurance and high levels of fitness. Countless unmarked paths provide an active playground for those who prefer to cycle off the beaten track. Please remember to close any gates and fences after you!
For those of you who want to circumnavigate the entire island, make sure that you have enough time and energy to tackle the erratic 1000 km up and down stretch. Despite the fact that the average Italian biker doesn’t have that many rights on the road, drivers are generally considerate.
If you don’t want to bring your own bike with you there are many possibilities to rent one in most beach resorts. However, should you be planning a longer tour, it would be wise to bring gear, brake and wheel replacement parts, as there are few repair shops to be found on the island.
Transporting your Bike to Sardinia
For information regarding bike transport on European trains, call the DB’s (Deutschebahn / German Railway) Bikers Hotline on 0180-5151415. As all bikes must be registered as a package or as an express good, this can be very expensive. “Bike Buses” serve as a good alternative, contact: Reisezeit (Guldeinstr.29.80339 Munich, Tel.089/505050), Natours (Untere Eschstr.15, 49179 Ostercappeln, Tel. 05473/92290) or Sausewind (Meeschweg 9, 26127 Oldenburg, Tel. 0441-935650). These buses operate out of several German cities and allow you and your bike to travel to Livorno for around EUR 200. Depending on how many other bikers are onboard, you can take your bike on the ferry for around EUR 20 (sometimes even free of charge). Similar conditions apply when transporting your bike on top of the car.
Guided bike tours
Gallura Bike Point
Via Grazia Deledda
10
I-07020 Luogosanto (SS)
tel. +39 079/65 90 13
mobil. +39 340
616 8504
E-Mail: gallurabikepoint@web.de
www.gallurabikepoint.com
Dolce Vita Bike Tours
Via Boccherini 133, Quartu S.Elena
Tel. +39-070-8637002
www.dolcevitabiketours.it
Art of Bike
Via P.Nervi 16.09025 Sanluri
Mobile +39-349-8835029
www.artofbiking.com
Sardinia
Hike & Bike
Loc. Pixina Manna, 09010 Pula
Mobile: +39-348-0443505
(Simone Scalas)
E-Mail: scalas@sardiniahikeandbike.com
www.sardiniahikeandbike.com/eng/bike.php
IchnusaBike
Via F.lli
Cervi, 17
09028 Sestu (CA)
Tel./Fax: +39-0783-210155
Mobile: +39-328-2799189 (Norbert Ebinger)
E-Mail: norbert@ichnusabike.it
www.ichnusabike.it
