Do you dream a bike tour and love yoga?
Come to Val ‘Orcia, be our guest in the fabulous retreat in the heart of val d’Orcia, stay in a villa between Pienza and Montalcino. Pedalling and cool down with yoga specific for cyclists.
We are in Italy: the third “sport “ is tasting wine and food – complete the triathlon for this active vacation. This is a week retreat is in a villa in the Tuscan countryside with spectacular view on Orcia valley. Is a new formula of bike tour where we welcome cyclist on muscular bikes and e-bikers.
The idea is to practice yoga with special attention at physical and mental benefits for leisure to advanced cyclists: just to mention Improve flexibility, more breath control, meditation and focusing to face the strive.
how it works
One week in a luxury villa!
Daily yoga practice & Daily bike ride: half day consecrated to cycling
gravel or e-bike
partnership with:
Lead with Love – a wellbeing foundation empowering individuals to lead with love through events, retreats, and programs.
a unique trip
Cycling immersed in the landscape that made Tuscany famous: up and down on hills, effort yet satisfaction.
2025 departure May 23 – 29
Yoga4Cyclists: A bike tour & Yoga Retreat in the Heart of Tuscany
Combine your love for cycling with the rejuvenating practice of yoga in our exclusive NEW Yoga4Cyclists retreat.
Set in the breathtaking Val d’Orcia, Tuscany, this unique tour offers the perfect blend of invigorating bike rides, relaxing yoga sessions, and the finest local cuisine.
Immerse yourself in the picturesque landscapes, discover the profound benefits of yoga, and embark on an unforgettable journey designed to enhance your cycling experience.
This week-long adventure is a perfect mix of a bike tour and a retreat, offering tailored yoga sessions to help you enjoy cycling even more.
This program is offered in collaboration with Lead with Love, a foundation dedicated to wellbeing whose mission is to empower individuals to lead with love in every aspect of their live.
Why join
Yoga4Cyclists
in Tuscany?
Holistic Experience: Combine the exhilaration of cycling with the restorative power of yoga.
Stunning Location: Stay in a beautiful villa nestled in the heart of Tuscany’s Val d’Orcia.
Gourmet Italian & Tuscan Cuisine: Enjoy delicious, authentic meals that fuel your mind, body and soul.
Expert Guidance : Learn from experienced yoga instructors and cycling guides.
Cultural Immersion: Explore historic villages, taste local cheeses and wines, and soak in natural hot springs.
Day 1: Welcome to Tuscany
Arrival at Chiusi Station – Transfer to Villa
Begin your adventure with a warm Italian welcome and a light lunch at our charming country villa. Settle in and join us for an introduction to the week’s itinerary and the fundamentals of deep, controlled breathing. Learn how to engage your respiratory muscles and diaphragm, setting the stage for the days ahead.
Welcome dinner at the villa
Day 2: Exploring the Scenic Villages
Loop Bike Ride: Cosona, San Giovanni d’Asso, Montisi, Castelmuzio & Cheese Tasting
Start your day with the Sun Salutation for Cyclists a morning yoga session designed to awaken your body.
(The “Cyclist’s Sun Salutation” will be proposed every morning before breakfast)
After a nourishing breakfast, embark on a scenic ride through enchanting Tuscan villages. Enjoy a cheese tasting for lunch.
Today’s lesson: how to maintain a relaxed posture while cycling, focusing on shoulder relaxation and torso stability.
Dinner at the villa
Day 3: The Rolling Hills of Crete Senesi
Bike Ride: Crete Senesi, Monte Oliveto Maggiore
Cycle through the stunning Crete Senesi and visit Monte Oliveto. Embrace the meditative power of deep breathing to conquer climbs and experience the tranquility of the Tuscan countryside.
Today’s yoga session, The Warrior’s Breath will enhance your focus and stretch your legs and hip flexors.
Dinner at our favourite restaurant in Pienza cuntryside: Podere il Casale
Day 4: Wellness and Relaxation at Bagno Vignoni
Bike Ride: Bagno Vignoni – Hot Spring Natural Pool
Ride to the historic hot springs of Bagno Vignoni and soak in the therapeutic thermal waters. Our yoga practice today will emphasize upper body stretches for the neck, shoulders, wrists, and arms, helping prevent injuries and promoting relaxation.
Dinner at the villa
Day 5: Majestic Radicofani and the Power of Yoga
Bike Ride: Radicofani and Rocca
Discover the medieval charm of Radicofani and its fortress. Today’s focus is on back health, with yoga stretches for the lumbar region, abdominal strengthening, and backward bends. Engage in Power Yoga to enhance muscle strength without adding bulk, ensuring a pain-free cycling experience.
Tonight Pizza: It’s not a vacation in Italy if you don’t enjoy an authentic pizza at least one evening.
Day 6: Montalcino and the Essence of Core Strength
Bike Ride: Montalcino – Brunello Wine Tasting and lunch at cellar
Conclude your week with a ride to the renowned wine region of Montalcino. Savor the exquisite Brunello wines and participate in our final yoga session, Yoga4Cyclists Core Strength
Strengthen your core muscles, including abdominals, glutes, and back, ensuring stability and power on and off the bike.
Farewell dinner at villa
day 7 : last “Saluto al sole del Ciclista”
after the lats practice and breakfast transfer to Chiusi station
your yoga teachers: Gina and elisa
gina
Gina Murdock based in Aspen, Colorado, is a writer, yoga and meditation teacher, inspirational speaker, and community organizer. §She founded the Aspen Yoga Society, The Aspen City of Wellbeing, Lead with Love, The Love Ninjas, and the Mind, Body, Spirit Rx content brand.
Gina’s mission is to shift culture from fear to love from the inside out, helping people thrive and find joy and freedom in mind, body, and spirit. She holds a Master’s Degree in Spiritual Psychology with a special emphasis on Consciousness, Health, and Healing. Gina is a certified Chopra yoga and meditation teacher, as well as a certified Bikram and Vinyasa Flow yoga teacher and retreat guide who teaches internationally.
Gina is also an active board member of the Aspen Center and she is actively involved in various boards and advisory roles related to environmental and mental health initiatives.
Gina lives by the mantras:
“Let the beauty you love be what you do” (Rumi);
“Be the change you wish to see in the world” (Gandhi);
and “WOOO-HOOO!” (Gina).
@ginamurdockaspen
Elisa
Elisa Bava is not just a certified yoga instructor; she’s an Italian professional singer, performer, and vocal coach, with an extensive career that includes touring the world for over 15 years, recording with international DJs, signing with Universal Music, and even participating in prestigious music competitions like the “Eurovision Song Contest.”
Now, she’s dedicated to using her voice and deep connection to music as powerful tools for healing and transformation.
Elisa’s passion for cycling led her to explore the most beautiful destinations in Tuscany, Burgundy, and Provence, where she fell in love with the synergy between cycling, yoga, and the art of living well—especially when it comes to food and wine, a passion rooted in her Piedmont heritage.
YOUR ACCOMMODATION La Pieve di Palazzo Massaini
Nestled right in the heart of the Val D’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and medicinal plants, rises Palazzo Massaini, a place where nature, tradition, Tuscan food and wine merge.
A few miles from Pienza, immersed in the heart of the “breathing Italy”, you will find la Pieve farmhouses: every corner of the estate offers wonderful panoramic views and enchanting atmospheres, giving a unique feeling of peace and serenity.
Price & inclusions
€ 3200 p/person – price based on double room
Single room supplement: € 490
Inclusions:
Six nights in country house with daily breakfast
all meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
one wine tour
Each day session of yoga
Trip notes & Ridewith GPS tracks
All Shuttles and technical assistance;
Support Van; Services of experienced guide;
Cicloposse water bottle;
Transfer on day one from station & on day seven to the station
Sales taxes
bike rental: hybrid or road bike, E-bike or Gravel
not included:
Airfare to Italy, train to and from Chiusi, alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages, gratuities, travel insurance, laundry expenses and items of a personal nature
Duration: 7 days/6 nights
Daily distance average: 40 km
Join us for a transformative retreat that promises recharge, relax, and a deeper connection to your cycling practice.
Book your spot and pedal your way to a harmonious blend of strength and connection with nature with Yoga4Cyclists.
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