When embarking on an Italian Cycling holiday, there are many things that you will need to take to ensure that you can function to the same level as when riding at home, and enjoy the same level of comfort. While the stress on your luggage allowance can sometimes cause you to rethink and then repack what …
When people enquire about our Italian Cycling Tours, one of the most frequent questions asked behind ‘how cycle fit do I need to be’ is ‘how much time do I need to prepare for a tour’? This is often asked in the early months of the year when people are setting goals and making travel …
How much time do I need to prepare for a tour? 5 things to consider. Read More »
Travel [and bike] insurance can be a minefield to work through when you’re travelling overseas on a cycling tour. To make sure you are adequately covered for your circumstances and to get the most out of your policy, it is good to know what to look out for good practice to understand what you’re actually …
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One of the most frequent questions we are asked from prospective guests is ‘how do I best train for the Tuscany cycling tour‘? Firstly, you need to know that Tuscany is hilly. They say that in Tuscany for every 30km you ride, you will climb 400m….which makes for a very rewarding day on the bike …
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Often the thought of joining a cycling tour in Italy with a group of cyclists whom you have never met, can feel daunting. All the thoughts of: I’m not sure if I can ride the distances I ride regularly, but I am slow I don’t know if I can keep up with the speed of …
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There are some people who wouldn’t dream of riding 8 days on an unfamiliar machine. Just as there are others who are filled with dread at the prospect of having to pull their bike apart, pack it and then drag it half way around the world. We are asked many questions by guests regarding our …
To hire or not to hire a bike? Your questions answered. Read More »
In the process of booking in to our tours, we are asked many questions by guests wanting to understand the ins and outs of what they will experience on tour…and rightly so. Each time we are asked a question about price and what’s included, it challenges us to think about what we are delivering, and …
All of our guests joining us on tour are at different stages of their cycling journey and given the timing of our different tours throughout the year, are often at different stages of their year regarding ride preparation. They are also often at different stages in life. These are all contributing factors to how they …
We are often asked this question by prospective guests and it always seems such a challenging question to answer in a quick LiveChat or email, particularly when you have no knowledge of where the person “is at” with regards to riding level and experience. So we thought we’d write this post to share more broadly …
Italy’s undulating hills, old Roman roads and mountainous terrain, including the awe and granduer of the Alps and Dolomites and the ancient beauty of Tuscany and Puglia, provide the perfect setting for those seeking an active cycling holiday – with a challenge. For an unforgettable cycling challenge, Italy is one of the best places in …
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