The Lido is the one area in Venice where cycling is allowed so naturally it had to be on the agenda! We boarded the trusty No 1 Vaporetto for the fairly long ride to the Lido. Actually its not very far but it takes a while because the No 1 stops at multiple sites along the Grand Canal. As soon as we arrived the LLW decreed that it was not possible for her to start cycling before being fortified with a cappuccino so we spent 20 minutes watching the comings and goings on the main street.
The cycle hire shop was but a few yards away and they were very helpful. When asking why the bikes had no gears the man in charge explained that there were no hills and in any case most hirers only cycled down to the beach! The bikes looked in very good condition, were perfect for our needs and at 9 Euros a day were a bargain.. The traffic was very light and there were cycle lanes most of the way. We headed south starting on the seaward side on Lungomare G Marconi before crossing back to the lagoon side about a third of the way down the island then on through Malamocco to Alberoni near the southern tip (about 7 miles). Time for lunch at a very pleasant small restaurant just 100 metres from the lagoon - seafood all round.
We cycled a little further to what was described as a free and wild beach on the Adriatic Sea side but which turned out to be completely deserted and since the last section involved pushing the bikes through several hundred metres of sand dunes,the LLW decided that enough was enough and it was time to head back.
A slight head wind had the LLW slightly concerned but after a short distance this abated and we cycled easily back north enjoying wonderful views across the lagoon. Bikes were returned and we were surprised to find that only 15 Euros was charged since it was less that a full day.
The LLW decided that having expended so much energy and burning numerous calories, she was entitled to a large ice cream! On to the Vaporetti and soon we were back in our apartment.
Any excellent day and a great way to experience something different in Venice.
The situation with uploading photos has not been resolved! The internet connection here is via Vodafone mobile broadband on a monthly contract specifying a limited number of GBs per month and warnings of dire consequences of exceeding the limit. Since uploading photos entails a large number of MBs we decided to leave the photos until we get home.
A slight head wind had the LLW slightly concerned but after a short distance this abated and we cycled easily back north enjoying wonderful views across the lagoon. Bikes were returned and we were surprised to find that only 15 Euros was charged since it was less that a full day.
The LLW decided that having expended so much energy and burning numerous calories, she was entitled to a large ice cream! On to the Vaporetti and soon we were back in our apartment.
Any excellent day and a great way to experience something different in Venice.
The situation with uploading photos has not been resolved! The internet connection here is via Vodafone mobile broadband on a monthly contract specifying a limited number of GBs per month and warnings of dire consequences of exceeding the limit. Since uploading photos entails a large number of MBs we decided to leave the photos until we get home.
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