I just found out a little non-profit group in Rome is planning their own human-powered via Appia tour.
They're going to walk (not bike) the Appian way from Brindisi back to Rome.
I won't be able to make it on this journey, but maybe you can? Here's the link for anyone interested:
http://www.romaefrancigena.eu/A_Long_walk_2012.html
Oops! Let me make a correction. They're going to be walking about half of via Appia, not the entire route. Still, it's going to be a fantastic adventure. I wish I could go along.
Ciao,
I'm an American that lives in Brindisi, actually on the Via Appia. I'm starting to plan a trip biking to Rome along the Via Appia like you so it looks like I came to the right place.
I'm sure to have a lot of questions. Also if you need any logistical help around here let me know. A biking culture is trying to grow in Brindisi.
Jeff
Ciao, Jeff! What's it like living in Brindisi?