by Jamie Gilpin | Nov 16, 2017 | Blog, Self Guided Tours, Update |
Chianti is the highlight of any cycling tour to Italy. More than just a destination, Chianti is a cyclist’s paradise in the heart of Tuscany. If you daydream about bike tours on smooth quiet roads over rolling hills and then relaxing with long wine-soaked dinners, Chianti bike tours are for you!…...
by Jamie Gilpin | Oct 17, 2017 | Blog, Update |
We regularly receive praise from our guests, particularly from our Tour de France Spectator Tours. Sometimes we ask for feedback while sometimes feedback comes unsolicited. Some are brief while others are very detailed. We love hearing from our guests, especially when it is out of the blue. Feedback is...
by Jamie Gilpin | Oct 17, 2017 | Blog, Update |
Note: This is an article that Bruce Hildenbrand wrote for Cycle Sport on Andy Hampsten’s first American win on l’Alpe d’Huez, and the preview of the epic 2004 mountain Time Trial up Alpe d’Huez. For the results of the 2004 Alpe d’Huez Time Trial click here. To experience one of our...
by Jamie Gilpin | Sep 12, 2016 | Blog, Update |
Chianti bike tours are the highlight of cycling trip to Italy. More than just a destination, Chianti is a cyclist’s paradise. If you daydream about bike tours on smooth quiet roads over rolling hills and relaxing afterwards with long wine-soaked dinners, Chianti is your answer. Quiet roads all to yourself...
by Jamie Gilpin | Aug 19, 2016 | Blog, Preparation, Tips & Advice, Update |
You’ve been looking forward to your bike tour to Europe all year, you’ve put in all the training miles, and are starting to get your packing list together. The one area of bike tours that can give people the most anxiety is getting your bike safely to your overseas...
by Jamie Gilpin | Aug 8, 2016 | Blog, Preparation, Tips & Advice, Update |
Packing for vacation can often be stressful. Packing for a week-long cycling tour can seem downright daunting. A thorough cycling tour packing list can ease the stress of packing, and also ensure that you’re prepared for a variety of situations during your bike trip. CYCLING CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES: Baselayer...