Food is a big part of our lives, and this not only includes the pleasurable eating component, but also the rewarding elements of growing, preserving and cooking great food. We have vegetable and herb gardens in Australia and Italy, and love nothing more than picking fresh food from the garden to use in our cooking. …
“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” We came across this quote today from Desmond Tutu and felt it said a lot. In these uncertain times, we believe it is important to be able to find a way to embrace the uncertainty and discover the small glimmers …
Joining us on a cycling tour in Italy is about much more than just participating in a tour, achieving your personal cycling goals or seeing the country on a bike. Our Italian cycling tours are designed to give all of our guests a balanced experience of riding, food, wine, rest and culture – yes it’s …
What to expect on a typical day on tour with us in Italy Read More »
What is the bike bucket list, I hear you ask? Well for me it is the long list of places I want to ride and as it turns out, the mountains I want to climb and the adventures I want to create. On my Bike Bucket list, there are short, medium and long-term entries, and …
With the year drawing to a close, we have taken the time to reflect on the past 12 months and what we have to look forward to in the year ahead. 2019 has been a really big and successful year, and we are incredibly grateful to the guests who joined us on tour, helping make …
Napoli is one of the most historic, yet divisive cities in Italy. Possibly best known for its pizza, football passion and grungy ‘pick-pocketing’ streets, a recent visit to this ancient city saw us in no time moving beyond its alleged ‘bad side’ to discover some of its true beauty and character. When teamed with a …
7 days in Napoli and Procida: Our Highlights (Part 1) Read More »
Speaking the Italian language has been a goal of mine for many years, even long before we started running our Italian cycling tours. Aside from signing up for various online language apps, I started researching language courses in Italy a couple of years ago, and finally took the first step this month, completing a 10 …
Back to Class: Learning the Italian Language in Italy. Read More »
Chianti. Peaceful one day, perfect the next. For a number of years now we’ve had conversations about where we would want to set up our base in Italy for the 6 months that we are here each year to host our Italian cycling tours. Having always resided by the coast in various places along the …
Life in Chianti, Tuscany: Purchasing our Italian property Read More »
The antique market of Arezzo has been on our ‘must do’ list for some time and last weekend, we finally visited this much desired destination for art and antique lovers. Hosted on the 1st Sunday of every month since 1968, the market is recognised as the most important antique market in Tuscany and given its …
Calling art & antique lovers; One day in Arezzo, Tuscany Read More »
You’ve been cycling a long time. When did you start riding and how did you get into it? I started cycling when I was 12, with my dad. He would ride a few times a week with his mates and on occasion, I would tag along. It was a great way to learn the ‘on …
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