Castle route between Sternatia and Copertino

The ride

Roll out of Castri di Lecce and let the road carry you past the Palazzo Ducale before heading on toward the Castello di Copertino. With 77.4 km ahead and only 217 m of climbing, the route keeps things easy as it winds through the countryside. A stop at the Parco Archeologico Rudiae breaks up the ride nicely before you turn for home. Every metre is paved, so the wheels keep turning from start to finish back in Castri di Lecce.