Lucca Cycling Club

20/03/2026

Variety is the spice of life, and not everyone longs to labor up San Pellegrino’s hellacious ramps with little more than a pie and Strava kudos to show for it. As the adage goes, if you want to be more interesting, learn new and interesting things.

Here's where to start in Lucca, Italy.

As the adage goes, if you want to be more interesting, learn new and interesting things. Here are our favorite things to do in Lucca.

02/06/2025

Inspired to find redemption at Colle delle Finestra, too? 🤩

25/05/2025

When the Giro comes through town…

✔️ Section of Lucca’s wall repaired in record time
✔️ New glorious pavement
✔️ Peak performance observed from my apartment window
✔️ Familiar faces everywhere
✔️ Good times

Events are magic. They push people to achieve great things on a deadline. , please come back soon. ❤️

03/05/2025

Memories are moments suspended in time — sometimes spontaneous but often intentionally crafted through events and careful planning.

As requested by my most important customer, Coast-to-Coast came about to recreate my most memorable moments when I first moved to central Italy in 2012. I was looking to redefine myself and find my next evolution. Abruzzo, Le Marche, Umbria and Tuscany are regions of a million roads — many empty and unknown.

Join us and I guarantee you’ll discover parts of Italy (and hopefully also yourself) you’d never otherwise find. Here’s your last call to ride with us this September.

27/10/2022

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16/07/2022

As the third part of the LCC Destination Trilogy, I present to you... Bologna!

Yes, we love Tuscany but let us not forget Emilia Romagna — the region with a thousand souls.

Traversing the Apennine is an epic journey, but don't be discouraged. Not every rider has to do it in one day, but in case you do — just say the word (yes).

You want to thrive, be healthy, have great relationships and kick ass in your calling.

13/01/2022

As you know, it's my job to scout the best roads in Tuscany and convince you to ride them with me. I'm thrilled to report that through rigorous research, I found a diamond in the rough.

Combine Google, Instagram, Ride with GPS, countless hours of pedaling and you get my brand new Tuscany Immersion Experience.

Check it out and please share with your riding pals!

Starting from Lucca’s historic wall and finishing in Siena’s Piazza del Campo, immerse yourself in Tuscany with this 150-kilometer destination ride.

27/12/2021

Need any help with your 2022 Vision Board? Here are 7 dream-worthy rides in bella Toscana. 😍

Are you dreaming about cycling in Tuscany? Here are seven Tuscan bike tours worth adding to your bucket list.

04/12/2021

Mark Twain once said, never let school interfere with your education. I say, never let work interfere with your life.

If you like ticking off boxes (like me), consider adding these ten climbs to your "2022 Project Planner."

Cycling in Lucca is like picking out outfits: choose a climb based on your mood, your schedule, and the occasion. Here are ten (of many) to get your wheels turning.

27/11/2021

Now's the time to keep your eye on the prize because it's all about conquering

How is your base shape?

Nine climbs from Lucca, Italy that reveal the training grounds that transform average cyclists into well-trained, persevering champions.

28/08/2021

Florence bound? You’re likely aware of Michelangelo's David, Ponte Vecchio, and the incredible Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. But don’t let those attractions distract you from clocking in some high-quality cycling.

Check out my three top rides.

Visiting for business or pleasure, cycling in Florence is equally as enticing as the city itself. Here are our three favorite rides.