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How did you find the Italian drivers?[/QUOTE
I have very fond memories of cycling in the countryside around Siena in the early 1990's. Ascending a steep hill, I got the shock of my life when a passing truck sounded his horn. Being from London, I assumed he was homicidal, but after the same thing happened a few more times I realized it was a local form of encouragement. In Tuscany, they love cycling.
The best tip I can offer is to avoid the "white top" loose gravel lanes that criss-cross the countryside. They are very slow going, and the heat reflects off the stone. Not a good place to puncture, either. Tried that.
Warm weather, great food, strong coffee, and plenty of tifosi out on their bikes to share a ride. You'll have a great time.