Ciclovia della Conca Reatina, Cycle path of the province of Rieti

The Ciclovia della Conca Reatina is a 21 km loop bike path that starts and ends in Rieti, crossing the lower Piana Reatina between woods and cultivated fields beside the Velino and Turano rivers, with Monte Terminillo behind. It is entirely flat and paved in orange asphalt: 13 km on dedicated track and 8 km on low-traffic shared roads. Three laminated-wood cycle bridges and four rest areas with picnic tables, benches, bins and fountains lie along the route.

The path was built by the Province of Rieti on an idea of its then president Fabio Melilli, funded with 2,300,000 euros from the Lazio region granted in 2006 plus 130,000 euros of provincial funds. Construction began in November 2008 and the route was inaugurated on 15 July 2012. An 800-metre link between via Votone and via Loreto Mattei was never built, so the final stretch runs on the busy via Domenico di Carlo or the longer via Comunali.

The route connects small villages and passes through farmland, revealing how locals have shaped the plain through agriculture and daily life. The path shows the rural character of the region, where communities have long depended on rivers and open fields for their livelihood.

The route is flat and suitable for different types of bicycles, with painted signs marking the way especially between Rieti and Contigliano. Some sections are shared with local farm traffic marked by red-striped lines, requiring riders to stay alert, while the asphalt surface is generally smooth though some spots may be slightly worn.

The original plan foresaw a second 22 km ring covering the upper Conca, touching Rieti, Cantalice, Poggio Bustone, Rivodutri, Colli sul Velino, Greccio and Contigliano, plus radial links for a total of 82 km; only the first loop was built. The 800 m stretch between via Votone and via Loreto Mattei was never completed, so riders finish on busy via Domenico di Carlo or the longer via Comunali.