This morning we can skip packing our bags and instead take our time to enjoy a relaxing breakfast as today’s loop ride will bring us back to San Quirico where we will stay another night. The riding options from this well-positioned town are numerous but all will start with a ride to the well-known hot springs of Bagno Vignoni where we set a bit of time aside to explore the roman remains and take pictures by the steaming pools. Moving on, we pick up a network of gravel roads that take us on a rolling ride through vineyards and cyprus trees. After crossing the Orcia river we can continue along the planned route to Pienza which takes us along some classic white gravel roads, or those who would prefer a few more miles can opt for some smoother tarmac and take the longer, hillier route via Monticchiello. From the stunning Pienza, and suitably refuelled from the obligatory coffee stop we continue our journey through the UNESCO protected landscape of Val d‘Orcia. Our return to San Quirico starts on some rougher gravel tracks before we rejoin another stretch of carefully managed Strada Bianca.