Cyling In Italy

Spring and Autumn are perfect times of the year for cycling around Italy. The best biking routes will take you from the sea going through delightful small villages of Tuscany, Umbria, and Marche. A number of organized groups and cycle tour companies offer excellent deluxe touring packages that include a night's stay in a villa and a home cooked gourmet dinner. Here are two touring companies that come highly recommended http://tuscanybiking.com/ and http://www.cycleitalia.com/. Biking regulations can be found at http://www.bike-eu.com/facts-figures/eu-regulations/3078/the-european-cen-standard-for-bicycles-updated-for-2009.html

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No Wining for Teenagers in Milan

Breaking news...For the first time in Italy's history, Milan city council has banned serving and selling alcohol to persons under the age of 16. The law goes into effect on Monday. Prior to this new regulation, Italy had no laws prohibiting the drinking age. Fines for serving teens under the age of 16 range from 500 euros to 750 euros. The fine also applies to catching under age teens drinking.

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