During those times bicycles became more popular in the eternal city. We are in a so-called yellow zone that means we have to wear masks everywhere except if you are isolated, doing sport, riding a bicycle, driving a scooter or at your home. It means also that all restaurants and bars have to close at 6pm and we have to be in our homes before 10pm (unless you have a good reason like a work or health one). The world understood that in those time the bicycle is the perfect mean of transportation, naturally keeping the social distance, being an open-air activity that improves the health and the time under the sun rays.

The city of Rome multiplied bike lanes, sometimes are temporary and met criticism but they are. We are allowed now to bring our bicycle anytime on the subway. The Italian state gave also contributions to anybody buying one up to 50% up to 500€. Even the Intercity trains started to have special coach to bring with you your own bicycle and up to 2021 will be for free.

This fall 2020 is gorgeous with golden lights and warmth, that kind of fall that is the best time to enjoy open air activities in Rome and the surroundings. On weekends all possible trails fill up with families riding and enjoying the beauty of the city. The bicycle tours became the most loved ones for all the reason above. So I thought that also my usual guests coming from far away would love it too and since most of us cannot or are advised not to travel I made this short video about a usual city center tour in Rome.

Here a poetry that I found and like it that somehow matches those days.

Rome owl

Urania D.