This 78.2 km loop sets off from Linaro and rolls out past the castle of Rocca di Bagnara before meeting the Torrente Marzeno river. From there the route climbs gently into the Vena del Gesso Romagnola nature reserve, with 608 m of elevation gain spread across the day. The whole ride stays on paved surface, and the road brings you back to Linaro to close the loop.