Saturday 4th May
From 9.30 to 19.00 opening village with exhibition and vintage market, stand with local products and test bike activities for young and old, registration and race packet collection
10.00 am departure groups for excursions, tastings in the winery and visits to the Parchi della Val di Cornia
BIKE TOUR
TOUR 1 _ Bike tour to the Archaeological Park of Baratti
Departure Saturday 4 May at 10.00 am from the Village in San Vincenzo, return scheduled by 1.00 pm.
It starts from the Village and, thanks to the bike path on the Princessa Road, you can easily reach the Archaeological Park of Baratti and Populonia. There, leave the bikes, we will be welcomed by an expert guide of the Park, for a dedicated visit. We will see the Necropolis of San Cerbone with its characteristic tumulus tombs, in the lower part of the Park and after a walk of about 10 minutes, the Necropolis of the Caves. After the visit, riding the bikes, return to San Vincenzo.
Participation fee 10 €
Easy path, completely flat, of about 20km.
Thanks to our sponsor EBikengo we provide electric bikes for the excursion free of charge, but places are limited so book early. you can still participate with your own bike (as long as the conditions and the type of vehicle guarantee the minimum safety requirements).
Reservations required by April 30th, info and reservations 99curve@outdoorsportsfestival.it
TOUR 3 _ Bike tour to Archeological area of Poggio del Molino and to Populonia
Departure Saturday 4 May at 2.30pm from the Village in San Vincenzo, return scheduled by 6.30pm.
It starts along the Principessa and along the pinewood of Rimigliano. We reach the Archaeological area of Poggio del Molino where the excavations that brought to light an ancient Roman villa are still in progress. The archeologist responsible for the excavation will illustrate the peculiarities of the site linked both to his daily life and to his history. We return to the saddle and, crossing the marvelous Gulf of Baratti, we climb towards Populonia, the “fatigue”, mitigated by the aid of electric bikes, will be compensated by the uniqueness of this small village. Here, after a short visit to the Etruscan Museum, we move to the Medieval Tower from which we can enjoy a splendid view of the Gulf of Baratti and the islands of the Archipelago. Finally, after a toast with a local wine, we return to San Vincenzo.
Participation fee 10 €
Route reserved for electric bikes, with challenging climbs, around 30km.
Thanks to our sponsor EBikengo we provide electric bikes for the excursion free of charge, but places are limited so book early. you can still participate with your own bike (as long as the conditions and the type of vehicle guarantee the minimum safety requirements).
Reservations required by April 30th, info and reservations 99curve@outdoorsportsfestival.it
TOUR 4 _ Bike Tour to Archaeological Mine Park of San Silvestro
Departure Saturday 4 May at 2.30pm from the Village in San Vincenzo, return scheduled by 6.30pm.
From San Vincenzo you can easily reach the San Silvestro Archaeological Mine Park with electric bikes. The visit focuses on the Rocca di San Silvestro, a village of metal miners and smelters, built between the 10th and 11th centuries, with the aim of exploiting the rich local deposits of copper and silver-plated lead. The site, recently restored, includes the remains of houses, the church, the cemetery, the elegant area and the industrial area. The Park’s guide, with its explanations, accompanies us in the reconstruction of the social and economic organization, the eating habits, the building and metallurgical techniques of a medieval community.
Participation fee 10 €
Route reserved for electric bikes, with challenging climbs, around 30km.
Thanks to our sponsor EBikengo we provide electric bikes for the excursion free of charge, but places are limited so book early. you can still participate with your own bike (as long as the conditions and the type of vehicle guarantee the minimum safety requirements).
Reservations required by April 30th, info and reservations 99curve@outdoorsportsfestival.it
TOUR 2 _ Bike tour with wine testing
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14.30 La Principessa Vintage Team Time Trial
Sunday 5th May
From 7.00 to 8.30 opening of registrations and of race packs collection
9.00 departure of the 99 CURVE
15.00 awards