When travelling to a different country, there are a few ways to ensure that you have the best possible and most authentic experience. One of these is to join a tour operator who has the experience, local knowledge and relationships that will be able to take you behind the tourist curtain and the well-worn path. …
Why Small Group Cycling Tours Deliver Bigger Rewards Read More »
Riding a bike is rewarding and fun for many reasons, and then some routes, roads and days on the bike are better than others. We find that the more you ride, the further you want to go, and the greater the challenges you want to find. Our preference is a ride that has plenty of …
At Tuscan gatherings of family and friends, antipasto is almost always served at the start of a meal, with a collection of plates and platters of varying tastes presented in the middle of the table. Always a celebration of seasonal produce, the dishes vary from season to season, with a couple remaining constant throughout the …
Antipasto Toscano; a cooking celebration of the seasons Read More »
We often think about what makes Puglia different, and what it is that has made the region become an Italian travel hot spot over recent years. Certainly, our Puglia Cycling Tour has become one of our most popular tours on our calendar, so delving beneath the surface of this great region and others we traverse, …
This is the first in a series of blogs over the coming months that will highlight some of the different wines and cuisines across the regions we traverse on our Italian cycling tours, starting with Puglia. For the month of May 2020, we are running our Virtual Tour of Puglia, which includes shared rides and …
We are excited to launch this new tour on our 2021 Tour Calendar that brings together the spectacular Italian Lakes, Alps and Dolomites. We first ran a version of this tour as our Giro d’Italia Tour in 2019 and it was an overall sensational experience – from the riding, to the food and wine, and …
Como, Stelvio & Dolomites: The ultimate bike bucket list adventure Read More »
“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 …
Italy is a country that is renowned for many things, and one of these is their superb variety of wines throughout each region. When we are on our Italian cycling tours, our ethos is all about immersion; eating and drinking what is local, and trying a variety of drinks to give you a superb ‘taste …
Our top 10 Favourite Italian Wines on Tour in 2020 Read More »
It is quite well known that Tuscany features incredible landscapes in a rich palette of warm colours. Whether it’s the golden fields of Summer, the region’s lush green foliage or the bright blue, clear skies across all seasons, Tuscany’s light, darkness and colour are a joy to experience. Here we share with you 5 moments …
Under a Tuscan Sky: our top 5 moments embracing the colours of Tuscany Read More »
Our Giro d’Italia tour starts in 16 weeks and it is shaping up to be a cracking tour again this year, with some great climbs that we can tick off the bike bucket list, as well as experiencing the finer elements of the Giro, with a truly diverse selection of Italian tastes. We will be …
16 Weeks to our Giro Tour; Highlights and Training Plan Read More »
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