BIKE TOUR PWM
Follow the Padova Water Marathon by bike!
What’s new in 2026
- An opportunity to see a different Padua
Guided tour of Bastione San Massimo
Follow your friends taking part in the PWM
Refreshments included in the tour
Sign up for the event
On the occasion of the Padova Water Marathon 2026, scheduled for May 3rd, the Bike Tour PWM is born—an activity designed for those who want to experience the energy of the rowing marathon while cycling along the city’s spectacular riverbanks.
This is not just a bike ride, but a parallel journey alongside canoes, kayaks, and SUPs, turning spectators into a “moving cheering crowd” along the 20 km river route.
Registration
€
15
All-inclusive
Event registration
Guides
Guided tour of the Bastion
Refreshment points
Limited spots
Exploring Padua Between Nature and History
The Route and the Experience
The tour winds along Padua’s main waterways (Bacchiglione, Tronco Maestro, Scaricatore, and Piovego), offering privileged observation points:
- The Portages: You will be able to watch live the most technical moments of the race, where athletes exit the water carrying their boats on their shoulders to overcome the locks.
- The Riverside Perspective: A scenic passage through the heart of the historic city, cycling in the shadow of ancient walls and historic bridges.
Special Stop: Golena San Massimo
The beating heart of the Bike Tour will be the stop at Golena San Massimo, an area where nature and the history of Padua meet:
- Guided Tour of the Bastion: Thanks to a special collaboration with the Comitato Mura di Padova, cyclists will be able to get off their bikes for a guided tour inside the Bastione di San Massimo. You will explore the casemates and the 16th-century defensive system, discovering how water played a fundamental role in protecting the city.
- Refreshment in the Golena: This is also where the official refreshment point is set up. Participants can recharge with snacks and drinks in a festive atmosphere, enjoying the passage of boats gliding along the Piovego canal just a few meters away.
In Summary
- Distance: About 22 km (flat, on cycle paths and riverbanks).
- Highlights: Passage through the historic center, visit to the bastions, and observation of the portages.
- Main Stop: Golena San Massimo (Tour + Refreshment).
- Goal: Promote sustainable mobility and the inseparable connection between Padua and its waterways.
A tip: Bring your camera! The combination of historic walls and hundreds of colorful boats in the canal is one of the most photogenic sights of the year.
Limited spots: up to 50 participants.
Event in collaboration with “La Via dei Berici”, which provides the guides and gives you the opportunity to register for their event with a discount code that will be shared at the time of registration.
