2024...How did it go?

The 2024 edition ended with over 100 “proud finisher” participants who "eat" the track in 3 days.

The start was rather complicated: from 6 p.m. on Thursday evening a violent cloudburst forced us to change the entire party that had been organized for months (The Village), forcing us to reorganize the briefing (which became “beer metting”) and, most importantly, to change the track at the last minute.

Although some bikers desisted because of the bad weather forecast on Thursday night and Friday (how unlucky!) we never gave up for a second: we know Romagna in every nook and cranny and therefore we gave gas, like true Romagnoli, to bring out the best.

Confident that it was going to be a spectacle of nature and that everything was going to be all right, we started RomagnaTrail2024 the next day on Friday morning, as scheduled.

We knew that an “into the wild” Friday awaited us because rain and cold weather would make the first 130 km really tough: 70 km of “water” and temperatures close to 5 degrees in the highest areas. The desire to arrive with “feet under the table” in pure Romagna style (tortelli and tagliatelle) managed to pull the last grain of energy out of every biker. We in the organization did everything to stay close to these great little heroes!

Past Friday's rains, we knew everything would change. The cool wind had cleared the sky,

clouds and moisture, leaving the air as clear as ever, if air was crisp. The ridges gleamed like gold, the white of the cows stood out in the great green meadows at 1,200 meters above sea level, from the highest peaks we could see the Adriatic Sea. In less than 24 hours one had gone from hell to heaven. Every light, shade, color and scent made every meter of Italy's Most Beautiful Forest (say Casentino!) an endless spectacle. Every bikepacker, a “true adventurer.”

313 km of passion and nature, arriving at Rio del Sol in the late afternoon with a chilling sunset.

A little beer together, some laughter and welcome to RomagnaTrail. This is us ( and you).

The Romagna Trail 2025 will be all new.

Two new trails :

- RT300 : a “3-day journey” that will immerse you in the nature and history of a spectacular area. The 2025 trail (nearing completion...) will be more than 70% different from the 2024 version... and this year it will be counterclockwise.

The friendship of pedaling together by gravel or mtb, in the silence of the Casentino Forest and beyond. Ridges, forests, meadows, villages and good food will not be missed. The best mind-emptying away from it all, in nature and silence. (Length 320 km / 6500 D+)

-RT200 : a two-day (Saturday and Sunday) to get you closer to this strange world of “bikepacking.” There will be no shortage of elevation gain, as well as the spectacle of the hills and ancient traditions of the Villages of Romagna. Drop every mooring and keep your cell phone off. Pedal, camp (if you want) or sleep in facilities, respect the land and share friendships and smiles at the slow pedaling. (Length 200 km / 3800 D+).

WHY IS “ROMAGNA TRAIL” DIFFERENT FROM OTHER BIKETRAILS?

1) We set a maximum threshold of participants because we believe that human relationship is at the center of everything.

2) RT is unsupported. We don't organize fixed stages because we believe bikepacking is “free spirit,” where everyone will learn to organize themselves. That's the beauty of it. If you want advice we are there.

3) RT is sharing and inclusion. Biking to discover, meet new people and make friends.

On Thursday, September 11, 2025 you will be a guest at the VILLAGE ROMAGNA TRAIL and on Sunday afternoon, until the evening, there will be the big “reunion” of bikepackers!

TRACK

A track will be provided in .gpx format that you will have to ride entirely.

It does not matter in how many days, nor at what pace : take your time, enjoy the landscapes and satisfy your spirit. You will organize your stages and learn how to handle the unexpected.

There is no competition but only passion for the wonderful medium that is the bike.

SELF SUPPORTED

You will travel in complete autonomy and freedom, without any kind of external mechanical assistance (although we will not abandon you).

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