Tale part in a new experience, cycling through the woodlands and fields of Romes countrysides in the afternoon as the sun sets over the hills.
Experience the magic that is the “golden hour” with the colors tinged in a golden warmth that is made more apparent by the sun setting over the roman countryside.
Take your helmets off for a visit to the catacombs underground, walking through a portion of the 28km long labyrinth of tombs buried under 40metres. Usually lead by a priest from the Salesiani Order, they have been trusted with the upkeep of the Church of Romes official burial ground from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd Centuries.
Once your back on the surface, continue your bike ride to the first section of original stones used to pave the Appian Way, Romes first highway. See the road that would consolidate Romes reign over the southern half of modern day italy. Lined with tombs from ancient Rome and a medievil castel from the Caetani family. Leave the bumpy Appian Way for a smooth asphalted road to get to the aquaducts.
After a short stretch along an open road (some traffic) we reach the small park of Tor Fiscale, an introduction to the aqueducts. This is where many barbaric groups would create a camp whilst laying siege to Rome. Its also got the remains of 2 aqueducts running through it. The Aqueduct Felice (still running) and the Aqueduct Claudius.
Following through from the Tor Fiscale using a trail that runs alongside the railway line brings us out underneath the arches of Romes highest aqueduct, the Aqueduct Claudius. Cycle through the entire park, getting up close to the ancient roman aqueducts.
Follow the aqueducts back into Rome, taking a shortcut through the Caffarella Valley. This public park is still in part private and used by the sheep farm who produce cheese. Its quite common in the summer to encounter flocks of sheep grazing in the fields.
Cost: €69/person including catacomb ticket
Start: Depending on Sunset – April to Oct at 4pm
Departure Location: Viale Aventino 15/A Tamoil Gas Station
