La Chianina UBA (Unconventional Bike Adventure)

A cycling adventure in the heart of the Valdichiana

La Chianina UBA, an acronym for Unconventional Bike Adventure, is a non-competitive cycle-touring event held in Marciano della Chiana, in the heart of the Arezzo Valdichiana, in Tuscany. Organized by the La Chianina A.S.D. association together with the GravelAlò community staff, the gathering proposes a new way to experience cycling: far from races and stopwatches, discovering white roads, trails, and villages suspended in time. The event takes place one week before the historic Chianina Ciclostorica, the vintage bike ride that has been animating the municipality of Marciano della Chiana for over ten years.

Two days, two routes per day

The heart of the event consists of the two stages on Saturday and Sunday, each with two tracks to choose from based on your fitness level:

• Inguastita: the longest and most demanding route, with significant mileage and elevation gain and some technical sections, designed for those seeking a challenge.
• Brinzellona: the shorter and smoother track, ideal for enjoying the landscape without too much effort.

The routes cross some of the most evocative places in the province of Arezzo: from the hills of Cortona to Castiglion Fiorentino, from the city of Arezzo to the villages of Civitella in Val di Chiana, Gargonza, Monte San Savino, Lucignano, and Foiano della Chiana, along stretches of the Via Romea Germanica and the Cinque Vie of Monte Lignano.

The base camp and the spirit of the event

Everything revolves around the base camp set up in Marciano della Chiana, active from Friday evening to Monday morning. Participants have access to tent pitches, covered bivouac areas, a camper zone, showers, bike washing, and mechanical assistance. The semi-autonomous format, reserved for adults with a competitive medical certificate, favors a slow and sustainable approach to the territory.

Conviviality and flavors of the Valdichiana

La Chianina UBA is not just about riding: the welcome aperitif on Friday, the refreshment stops along the routes, the Saturday dinner with a party in the square, and the final pasta party are an integral part of the experience. The evenings are an opportunity to savor typical Valdichiana dishes, from the famous Chianina beef to pici all'aglione, in a social atmosphere that combines sport, tourism, and local farming traditions.

A territory to discover in the saddle

Cycling along the white roads of the Valdichiana means crossing one of the most beautiful agricultural areas in Tuscany, among fields, castles, and medieval villages. The event, supported by the Municipality of Marciano della Chiana, enhances the landscape and gastronomic heritage of the valley, offering Italian and foreign cyclists a unique opportunity to experience authentic Tuscany, far from the most beaten paths.