ROMAN HOLIDAY ON TWO WHEELS

The Italian landscape changes at every turn: from sophisticated cities to lush countryside. It’s all on display on a Venice to Rome cycling challenge, which pedals along flat roads from the canals of Venice to the undulating hills of Tuscany and Umbria, pushing past terracotta houses and fields of olives and corn before a final lurch into Rome.

A six-day Venice to Rome Cycle is available from Discover Adventure (01722 718444; discoveradventure. com) including full-board accommodation on a twin-share basis, full vehicle support and maps. Flights excluded. Departures between April and September 2019.

Self-funding (inc reg fee): costs from £1,175; 100 per cent of any fundraising goes to charity. Flexi: £175 registration fee; £250 tour cost contribution; £1,500 fundraising target (50 per cent goes to charity; 50 per cent goes to the operator).

Minimum sponsorship: £175 registration fee; £2,000 fundraising target (50 per cent goes to charity; 50 per cent goes to the operator).