Upcoming trip · 2026
Hotel Dory
Riccione, Emilia-Romagna · October 10 – 17, 2026 · Booking coming soon
Overview
Our home on the Adriatic
Hotel Dory in Riccione is a true cycling hotel and the heart of our Italian adventures. In summer it fills with European visitors enjoying the beautiful Adriatic beaches; its family owners saw the opportunity in spring and autumn, when the weather is ideal for cycling and riders come from around the world for the terrific countryside and coastline.
Just a block from the sea, it offers warm hospitality, secure bike storage, a workshop, and easy access to some of the best riding in Emilia-Romagna — from flat coastal spins to challenging days in the surrounding hills.
Guided cycling
Rides for five levels
With a full fleet of carbon road bikes and a crew of experienced Italian guides, you're assured help and leadership on all roads and in all conditions. Each day the guides lead routes designed for five levels of ability, so whether you want a gentle coastal cruise or a hard day in the hills, there's a ride for you — and the support van is never far away.
- Routes for five levels of ability every day
- Experienced local guides who know every road
- Full fleet of carbon road bikes
- Support van and on-road mechanical help
- Quiet coastal and countryside routes
The cycling hotel
Everything a rider needs
- Member of Italy Bike Hotels
- More than 150 Scott bikes for hire, with new models every year
- Bike room with water taps and sustenance for riders
- On-site rental service and mechanic
- Bike-washing area with tyre inflation and cleaning materials
- Laundry for technical clothing, plus shoe drying
- Medical assistance and physiotherapy on request
- Pool, wellness, and relaxation after the ride
A hotel built around riders. There are several bike options, including the choice to bring your own. The wellness area, the beach a block away, and a relaxing base to recover for the next day's ride are all part of the Hotel Dory experience.
Food & wine
Three buffets a day
Emilia-Romagna is the gastronomic heart of Italy, and the table is a highlight of every day — three delicious, healthy buffets, with regional wines and desserts included.
Breakfast brings homemade pastries, local cold cuts, seasonal fruit, eggs, and bacon. Lunch is fresh pasta, salads, vegetables, meat, fish, bread, and sweets. Dinner is a themed evening or buffet of more than twenty dishes. The bread, piadina, biscuits, and jam tarts are all homemade, and the pasta is made by hand using just flour, eggs, salt, good olive oil, and a rolling pin. There's even an organic produce section.
A typical day
How the days unfold
Mornings start at sunrise with the breakfast buffet and a bike inspection, before the groups line up by level and roll out together. A mid-ride coffee stop is sacred, and lunch is a buffet back at the hotel.
Afternoons are yours — the beach, the sauna, steam room, and whirlpool, a massage by appointment, or a little shopping in Riccione. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres are served at 6pm and dinner at 7pm, with optional evening activities or a gelato outing to follow.
The weather is typically sunny, with cool mornings that call for arm warmers and daytime temperatures in the mid-70s to low-80s Fahrenheit. Rain is unusual; on the rare wet day, the schedule simply gets swapped around.
Special events
More than a ride
Some weeks coincide with special events — spectating a stage of the Giro d'Italia, or multi-day excursions to other parts of Italy. There's always something to make the trip memorable beyond the cycling itself.
Getting there
Travel & transfers
Book your flights to Bologna Airport (BLQ), roughly 90 minutes from the hotel. Aim to arrive in the morning or early afternoon, and to depart after 10am to allow time for the drive to the airport.
Hotel Dory includes a transfer at no additional charge when you book the recommended “Style” option. When connecting, a layover of at least an hour — and ideally no more than two — works best. There are no direct flights to Bologna from the United States. Alternatively, you can arrive by train to Riccione station.
Groups & teams
A week to share
Come as a group or join solo and meet fellow cyclists — the camp runs through spring and autumn, when the weather is at its best for riding. Hotel Dory is also fully equipped to accommodate triathlon groups and athletes who want to train during their stay, with dedicated facilities and tailor-made services for a stay that combines training and relaxation.
Join us at Hotel Dory, October 2026
We'll open bookings for this trip shortly — get in touch to be first in line.