EMPIRE LANDS

#EMPIRELANDSEPIC
is a line that will again connect Silvi with Rome; the beautiful Silvi Alta with the name Castrum Silvae during the Roman Empire became one of the main strongholds on the Adriatic Sea
Along this millenary history, you will cross a state, two regions, the Apennines,,,,, and after enjoying the Trabocchi coastline, visiting historic villages nestled in national parks and crossing the ancient consular roads, on the Via Appia Antica you will immerse yourself in millenary Rome where you will conclude a unique adventure in front of the magnificence of St. Peter’s Square
 
-> 390 Km e D+ 6.500 m 70% Off Road
-> Single Stage 
-> Mandatory Track
-> 2 Mandatory Check Points:
Tagliacozzo : Poggetello (AQ)
FINISH LINE San Pietro (Roma)
Time Limit: 6 gg
HOW TO GET BACK TO SILVI?
If you want to get back to Silvi from Rome, you can go to Termini Station or Tiburtina Station and from there take the train to Pescara, so you can load your bike without having to pack it.
There are two daily connections and you can find information and buy tickets directly from the website of
TRENITALIA

#EMPIRELANDSLEGEND
This is the ‘wild’ side of Race Across Italy, which will also take you along some of the ancient roman empire roads.
Inspired by the Roman Empire, with a route of around 915 km and an elevation of D+ 13,000 m, 70% off-road, it is a Gravel event in bikepacking where you imagine yourself going to conquer Rome and then returning to the starting point.
The track starts in Silvi Marina, crosses 3 regions, 4 National Parks, and twice in the Apennines to touch both the Tyrrhenian and Adriatic Seas; a unique coast to coast in the heart of Italy
Along the Empire Lands route, you will discover historical routes (such as the Via Appia and the Via Francigena), beautiful landscapes in remote mountain areas, historic villages, the breathtaking colours of the Costa dei Trabocchi, ancient cities with thousands of years of history and then…. Rome is Rome!
#EMPIRELANDSLEGEND 
-> 900 Km e D+ 13.000 m 70% Off Road
-> Single Stage
-> Mandatory Track
-> 5 Mandatory Check Points :
CP1 Tagliacozzo Fraz. Poggetello (AQ)
CP2 San Pietro (Roma)
CP3 San Felice Circeo
CP4 Montecassino’s Abbey – Montecassino (FR)
CP5 Roccaraso (AQ)