From the sea to the hills – a journey of discovery of landscapes, art and culture of Romagna and the nearby Marche regions. Come and visit us at the Hotel Fedora. . You’ll find lots of amenities tailored to an active holiday, but also plenty of proposals for accompanying persons and for moments of relaxation.
OUR GUIDES WHO MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
When I was 33 I met a beautiful woman for the very first time in my life… My first racing bike! 1980 saw me leave Bologna for Friuli Venezia Giulia with a friend to go visiting the towns which had been struck by the earthquake. From there, we went to former Yugoslavia, then down to Pola and finally we took a ferry to Rimini.
Such was my first adventure: demanding, but beautiful at the same time. 3rd August 1981 saw me leave Rimini to discover “Re Selvio”, the legendary uphill climb of many Giro d’Italia races. It was wonderful: we covered 965 km in six days.
1982 saw me leave for France with my 12-year-old son Alessandro. Such an experience made its mark on my life as well, especially for the strong bond it helped to create with my son, Alex... wonderful.
Later I enrolled in the local cycling team, called “Avis Riccione”, and in addition to a few rides along touristic routes and mid-distance races I participated in several local competitions, it was then I realized that I was not cut out for competitiveness.
From 1987 to 1989 I took part in the famous Nove Colli, which is a 200 km long race with a descent of 4,500 metres. I ranked 300th in the first year, 150th in the second and 27th in the third, with an average of 27.5 km/h.
Then, for a few years, I went on cycling holidays, and I visited the Dolomites, the Abruzzo National Park, Sardinia, Tuscany and Corsica: what a blast! Kilometre after kilometre, I arrived at the Fedora Hotel in 1999, and this is where I am still, today!
Such was my first adventure: demanding, but beautiful at the same time. 3rd August 1981 saw me leave Rimini to discover “Re Selvio”, the legendary uphill climb of many Giro d’Italia races. It was wonderful: we covered 965 km in six days.
1982 saw me leave for France with my 12-year-old son Alessandro. Such an experience made its mark on my life as well, especially for the strong bond it helped to create with my son, Alex... wonderful.
Later I enrolled in the local cycling team, called “Avis Riccione”, and in addition to a few rides along touristic routes and mid-distance races I participated in several local competitions, it was then I realized that I was not cut out for competitiveness.
From 1987 to 1989 I took part in the famous Nove Colli, which is a 200 km long race with a descent of 4,500 metres. I ranked 300th in the first year, 150th in the second and 27th in the third, with an average of 27.5 km/h.
Then, for a few years, I went on cycling holidays, and I visited the Dolomites, the Abruzzo National Park, Sardinia, Tuscany and Corsica: what a blast! Kilometre after kilometre, I arrived at the Fedora Hotel in 1999, and this is where I am still, today!
I was born in Miramare di Rimini in 1936.
I started to develop a passion for bikes in 1975, when almost immediately I started competing.
I took part in the individual time trial of the Italian Championship of Coriano in 1990, where I ranked 10th. Later, in 1999, I ranked 7th in the World Championship of Cagli. I also participated in other competitions and I ranked 1st twice in the Gentleman A category. I am still very active today, at the ripe old age of 80.
Now my way of cycling is more mature, my legs and heart burst with energy, and I always aim at being at the front!
I started to develop a passion for bikes in 1975, when almost immediately I started competing.
I took part in the individual time trial of the Italian Championship of Coriano in 1990, where I ranked 10th. Later, in 1999, I ranked 7th in the World Championship of Cagli. I also participated in other competitions and I ranked 1st twice in the Gentleman A category. I am still very active today, at the ripe old age of 80.
Now my way of cycling is more mature, my legs and heart burst with energy, and I always aim at being at the front!
I have been cycling since I was 8. My passion led me to compete as a junior athlete (in the Italian categories allievo, esordiente and juniores) and sometimes I ranked among the top fifteen. Then, after I turned 18 I took part in several competitions where I managed to rank first, second, third, fourth and fifth respectively. I am a passionate spinning instructor, I really like swimming and skiing but cycling is my one and only love, which I share with all of you.
I practice and train mainly in natural environments, on paths or long distances. I cycle especially for fun, to relax and enjoy our wonderful inland areas. I have been working as a guide for the Fedora Hotel since 2014. I really like this job thanks to its sporting aspects, but also because I have the opportunity to meet groups of people from all over the world who share my passion. Moreover, I can practice my English, which I learnt while studying abroad.
LIVING RICCIONE BY BIKE
Among the sea, hills, history and tradition
ACTIVE EVENTS
Experience first major sporting event of the Romagna
Long-distance race
Whether you're a fan of climbs or prefer scenic routes, Riccione and the Romagna coast await you with major cycling events. Enjoy competitions for amateur and professional cyclists alike. Get an adrenaline rush in the front row!
Triathlon
Swimming, running, cycling ... the Riviera of Romagna offers you a calendar of important Triathlon and Duathlon events. The coast and the surrounding hills are ideal if you are a true sportsperson, whether you want to participate directly or just want to be a spectator.
