The hilly and mountainous landscape in Sicily is ideal for sportive cyclists! From the coastal towns of Balestrate, Castellammare del Golfo, Alcamo Marina and Trappeto you can make several beautiful bike trips in the area. Due to the lovely Sicilian weather you can ride a bike for most part of the year, roughly from March until (the end of) December.

On this page you'll find several bike routes and itineraries, including the length, the elevation and grades of every one of these routes. You'll also be able to view the bike routes in Google Earth and Google Maps and to download tcx files for use in a Garmin bike computer.

On this page you'll also find more information about renting road bikes and mountain bikes, cycling with a local guide and several cycling tips.

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As a guest of on-Sicily, you can rent a road bike or mountain bike at Eurobici's in Partinico with which you can start "conquering" the mountains. Because we'd like to adjust your rental bike in advance so that it fits you perfectly and rides as comfortably and efficiently as possible, we advise you to book the bike(s) several weeks before your arrival in Sicily (and to send us, if possible, the measurements of your own bike via e-mail).

It is also possible to rent a helmet, if you can't bring your own due to airline luggage restrictions of the airline. You do have to bring your own bicycle clothes, or you can buy them at Eurobici's in Partinico.

Every rental bike will be fitted with a Scicon saddlebag. You can choose from several models (see photo page)

If you like to go cycling with someone who knows the area, we can arrange a local (and English speaking) cycling guide. Based on your wishes, he will plan an itinerary with you (minimum 50 and maximum 150 km, maximum 2000 meters elevation). Depending on the route, the guide will be waiting for you at Eurobici's in Partinico or at the Eni gas station in the town of Balestrate.

If you go on a bike ride with one of our local guides, we will lend you a Polar Bottle, a Scicon saddlebag and a Castelli Cycling leggero vest/jacket to test for free.

Click here for some examples of cycling routes you can follow with a guide.

Click on the following links to view the itineraries.

K1: Balestrate - Alcamo - Alcamo Marina

K2: Balestrate - Alcamo - Castellammare del Golfo

L1: Balestrate - Segesta - Castellammare del Golfo

L2: Balestrate - Calatafimi - Castellammare del Golfo

L3: Balestrate - Camporeale - San Cipirello

L4: Balestrate - Grisì - Camporeale - San Cipirello

L5: Balestrate - Carini - Montelepre

L6: Balestrate - Carini - Ponte di Sagana

L7: Balestrate - Carini - Montelepre - San Cipirello

L8: Balestrate - Castellammare - Erice - Alcamo

Riding your bike in Sicily means for most part of the year riding in hot, sunny weather. With the high temperatures water in your water bottles will be lukewarm in no time, but with a Polar Bottle you can keep your water cool for 3 to 4 hours!

Fill your Polar Bottle up about 80% and put it in the freezer the night before you go on a bike ride. If the bike route is less than 50 kilometers, then you should take the bottle out of the freezer one hour before you leave, otherwise you can leave the Polar Bottle in the freezer until the moment you start your ride in the Sicilian hills and mountains.

If you go on a bike ride with one of our local guides, we will lend you a Polar Bottle so you can test it yourself for free. Visit the photo page for more Polar Bottle photos.

There are no bike lanes in Sicily, but the Sicilians are used to seeing cyclists on the road. However, avoid riding too close to the side of the road. Instead, own your space and make sure the other road users can easily see you (in time).

Always wear a helmet (this needs no further explanation).

If you're planning on riding on your own, take a (plasticized) card with your name and contact details with you. You can also mention our names and phone numbers on the card. Also let your travelling companions know which route you'd like to ride. There are several routes to choose from: bike routes.

In the months between October and March it's getting dark early in the evening, so if you go for a ride in the afternoon, make sure you wear reflective cycling clothes and mount some lights on your bike.

If you'd like to go for a ride in the summer, make sure you wear cycling clothes made from airy and breathable materials and wear a bandana under your helmet to keep your head cool.

In the months of April - May and September - November we advise you to bring a wind vest with you. Such a lightweight vest will fit easily in one of your jersey pockets and will keep you warm on the descents. If you go on a bike ride with one of our local guides, you can test a Castelli Cycling leggero vest/jacket for free.

In the other months you can encounter cold(er) winds and the chance rain will increase. So if you're riding your bike in this period, make sure you bring a long sleeved jersey and or a cycling / rain jacket.

It'll always come in handy to know how to do some basic bike repairs and  bike maintenance. Check out MadeGood, the web's most extensive guide to bicycle repair.

This MadeGood website offers lots of instructional videos about fixing and maintaining your bike. Underneath each video you'll find a handy factsheet and a step by step instruction accompanied by detailed pictures. Simple, effective and free to use!

Visit the website of MadeGood

So what if you'd love to do some bike rides in Sicily, but you prefer to ride your own bike? No problem! Many airlines offer the possibilty to transport a bike. Make sure your road bike is well protected though, so it will arrive safe and sound on this lovely island.

Scicon offers both hard cases and bike bags for cyclists who wish to protect their precious bike during travel. Watch these videos and see how you can pack your bike in a Scicon hard case or bike bag.

Visit Scicon's website