Vintage racing in Chianti

A bike race around the white roads of Tuscany was tough going for  DOUGLAS DALBY in 35-degree heat but the food, villages and gorgeous countryside were worth the effort

EVERYONE LIKES a challenge. And the prospect of cycling around Tuscany for a day in early autumn didn’t sound too daunting. I would be joining thousands of vintage bike enthusiasts to ride L’Eroica, an annual event billed as a celebration of a golden era of cycling.  More Read