Scenic Road from Poggibonsi to Castellina in Chianti
Scenic Road from Poggibonsi to Castellina in Chianti
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Scenic Road from Poggibonsi to Castellina in Chianti
Road cycling
4.9
(114)
Cycling
5.0
(14)
Gravel riding
5.0
(2)
This Highlight goes through a protected area
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Riserva Naturale del Bosco di Sant'Agnese
Tips
February 7, 2017
Road cycling
On the approximately 18 kilometers with 450 meters of altitude, the slope remains exceptionally even and never rises above 4, a maximum of just 5%.
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Road cycling
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Road cycling
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Distance 17.0 km
Uphill 430 m
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