Following the great success of our 2025 Grand Tour, we are pleased to introduce you to our upgraded and refined 2026 Bike Shed Grand Tour with Charley Boorman. Both an adventure into epic routes and an astounding experience of Italian culture, hospitality and culinary traditions, this year trip is ever more exciting thanks to the addition of one and a half days riding through Lazio, Umbria and Tuscany, and yet more comfortable as we will be based at a single Tuscan country hotel from where we will discover this marvellous region for three consecutive days. Expect meticulously planned exciting routes, delicious lunches with a view, fun aperitivos and dinners by the pool, rejuvenating SPA, and of course astonishing culture and history at every corner.
This is an exclusive tour with only a handful of places available, so early booking is recommended to avoid disappointment.
7 days trip / 5 days riding
1200 km / 4-6 hrs daily riding
medium difficulty, 95% tarmac
The route
The adventure kicks off in Rome before carving north through Lazio into the heart of Tuscany, where a tranquil country hotel becomes our base for three days of incredible riding. From there, we loop through iconic Tuscan landscapes, medieval hill towns and sweeping ridge roads, before returning to the capital via the rolling green beauty of Umbria. Fast-flowing sections, scenic backroads and rich culture shape every mile.
DAY 1 (01/09): ‘WELCOME TO ROME’
Airport pickup – hotel check in – aperitivo – welcome briefing – dinner – rest.
DAY 2 (02/09) 235 km: ‘THE LAKES ROUTE’
We leave Rome heading north on easy b roads and soon after enter an area of lush vegetation, home to the picturesque Lago di Bracciano, where we pause for a peaceful coffee overlooking the mirror like water. Continuing through the regional natural reserve of Lago di Vico, we ride by Viterbo, before reaching our favourite location on Lago di Bolsena for a swim and a delicious fish lunch. Refreshed and replenished, we transition into Tuscany via its fun twisties, and immediately come to a true gem, the epic medieval town Sorano. Here, a coffee infused with bags of history ignites our Tuscan receptors before we continue through the southern Tuscan mountains. Finally, we reach our hilltop Agriturismo for a well-deserved welcome aperitivo, a swim, and a true Tuscan dinner by the pool.
DAY 3 (03/09) 260 km: ‘THE TUSCAN COAST’
Recharged by a healthy local produce breakfast and ready to discover some of the most beautiful and yet less obvious Tuscan towns, we head towards the coast until we reach our first coffee stop of the day, a town famous for its 13th century epic buildings still in use, the iconic Massa Marittima. Continuing via vineyards and oak tree forests, we arrive at the emblematic Bolgheri, where a superb steak lunch in idyllic settings awaits us. Filled with beauty and deliciousness, we continue north on fun twisty roads to the Etruscan hilltop town Volterra, a true Tuscan gem, to enjoy a coffee in the Piazza and a wonder around the incredible roads. Finally, riding via the chestnut tree forest surrounding Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina, and having enjoyed a coffee in the company of local old folks watching the world go by, we arrive back at our hotel where a champions’ welcome awaits us.
DAY 4 (04/09) 240 km: ‘THE CHIANTI ROUTE’
This is the day we ride up into the hearth of Tuscany and really discover what all the fuss is about. Riding off on thrilling roads immersed in a lush heavenly forest, we arrive at a very unique coffee stop, the fortified medieval town Monteriggioni. A little further north past Siena, and we are finally gliding into the dreamy Tuscan hills of the world-famous Chianti region, where we will savour a unique terrace lunch with a magnificent vista. Refreshed and energised, we head back south into the Crete Senesi region, riding by the spectacular Brolio Castle and its famous cypress trees, and of course marvelling at the beautiful idyllic landscapes Tuscany is famous for. Once in Val D’Orcia, we ride up to beautiful Montalcino to enjoy a wine tour and tasting overlooking the whole valley, and to reflect and appreciate all the incredible beauty we’ve experienced this day. Back at the hotel only a short ride away, the pool and another tasty dinner awaits us.
DAY 5 (05/09) 230 km: ‘THE APENNINES ROUTE'’
We say arrivederci to the wonderful Tuscan hills and depart south for the more rugged Umbria and the Apennine Mountain range, but first one last Tuscan experience awaits us, a cappuccino by the thermal pool at the endearing town Bagno Vignoni. Continuing south east, we ride a brief section of Lazio before entering Umbria and arriving in Orvieto, a beautiful ancient city perched on a rock cliff, where we’ll indulge in an original Umbria lunch at a family-owned restaurant. From there, we ride along the Lago di Corbara and the beginning of Rome’s famous river Tevere, we stop for homemade ice cream, cross a small village called ‘Bastardo’, and finally arrive at our destination for the day. Right in the heart of Umbria, set between ancient walls and wild nature, the medieval town of Scheggino and its beautiful historical home and SPA will treat us like kings in medieval times.
DAY 6 (06/09) 200 km: ‘FROM THE MOUNTAINS TO THE CAPITAL’
Well rested and rejuvenated, we set off for a dynamic and spectacular day into the wild Apennine Mountain range. Crossing back into Lazio, we enjoy coffee and pastries at the feet of Mount Tilia in lovely town Leonessa, before riding back up to the top of Sella di Leonessa and along the spectacular mountain peaks. Gopros and Insta cameras on, we descend to another plain to enjoy a traditional lunch in old Roman town Rieti, before climbing back into the twisties of the Natural Reserve of Mount Navegna and Mount Cervia. Finally, we’ll descend the mountains one last time to arrive triumphant in stunning Tivoli, a Latin city home to several old Roman villas and temples, where we’ll enjoy one last coffee stop before returning to Rome. Back in the capital, we celebrate our amazing Grand Tour experience with a final dinner party in Trastevere.
DAY 7 (07/09): ‘DEPARTURE DAY’
Breakfast and Fly back home.
What is included:
6 nights hotel & breakfast (shared double room)
6 dinners (including wine allocation)
1 wine tasting experience
1 Hotel SPA access
Pre-dinner aperitivo/welcome drink
End of tour dinner party
Experienced Italian tour leader (English/Spanish/Italian speaking)
Travel info package with GPX / Google maps (GPX assistance available)
Roadside assistance
Support vehicle (Limited to 1 bag per person)
Airport arrival pickup (Roma Fiumicino only)
5 days motorcycle rental (on demand, see below for prices)
Third party motorcycle insurance (on demand, see below for prices)
Hire motorcycle valet at beginning and end of tour.
What is not included:
Fuel
Lunches
Entrance fees to optional experiences and sites
Alcohol (except for dinner allocation)
Tolls and parking
Tips
Flights
Return transfer to airport
Rental motorcycle extra insurance (to reduce deposit and excess)
Anything not listed above
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Includes roadside assistance and support vehicle for luggage transportation.
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Aprilia Tuareg
BMW F900R
BMW F750/800GS
Ducati Monster 797
Ducati Scrambler 800
Moto Guzzi Guzzi V7
Security deposit €1500
Optional HP Insurance excess (damage/ theft €1500)
Optional VIP insurance excess (damage €500, theft €1000)
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Ducati Desert X
Hypermotard 950
Ducati Multistrada 950/V2
Guzzi V85 TT
Guzzi V100
BMW F850/900GS
BMW F900XR
Security deposit €2000
Optional HP Insurance excess (damage/ theft €2000)
Optional VIP insurance excess (damage €700, theft €1100)
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Moto Guzzi Stelvio
Ducati Scrambler 1100
Ducati Monser 937
BMW R1250GS / R / RS
Triumph Tiger 1200
KTM 1290s ADV
BMW R Nine T
Security deposit €2500
Optional HP Insurance excess (damage/ theft €2500)
Optional VIP insurance excess (damage €800, theft €1250)
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Ducati Multistrada 1150/V4
Ducati Diavel
BMW R1300GS / RS
Security deposit €3000
Optional HP insurance excess (damage/ theft €3000)
Optional VIP insurance excess (damage €1250, theft €1500)
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Harley Davidson Electra Glide, Road Glide, Street Glide, Road King, Sport Glide, Heritage.
Motorcycle security deposit without optional insurance €10000.00
Optional basic insurance €20 p/d
(deposit €5000, theft excess €10000, damage excess €5000)
Optional Casko insurance €30 p/d
(deposit €1000, theft excess €3000, damage excess €2500)
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Single room supplement €600 + 20% tax
Optional HP insurance €20 p/d
Optional VIP insurance €40 p/d
Modular helmet €5 p/d
Spidi tech jacket €10 p/d
Spidi gloves €3 p/d
GPS €10 p/d
Telephone support €3 p/d
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Start/finish: Rome city (fly to Ciampino)
You can follow our tour leader, ride independently with the provided maps, or both.
The route difficulty will be mostly medium, 95% tarmac, 5% gravel.
Minor itinerary changes possible due to roads conditions, weather, hotels availability.
The first day will be dedicated to arrival, registration and welcome dinner. You can fly in at anytime you like and will be picked up at the airport. Keep in mind hotel check in is from 3pm.
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Refundable deposit to secure your tour place is €1200. If renting a bike €1500.
Balance settlement at 60 days to the tour start.
Motorcycle security deposit will be paid directly to the rental a week before the start.