2017 Top Guide Tours & Their Wows

All of our Top Guide trips have something in common: they are led by wholeheartedly passionate people with years of experience and an in-depth knowledge and excitement about their most treasured places. So, whether it’s a tour through Liguria & Toscana with Massimo De Laurentiis, Bike Across England with Enrico Pizzorni, or the special edition Tuscany & Eroica with Sandro Draghi and Marcello Bonini–you are sure to be “wowed” by all.

We asked a few of our Top Guides to describe just one “WOW moment” on their own Top Guide Tour:

 Enrico Pizzorni: Bike Across England

  WOW: Even the most sophisticated cheese-lovers will be impressed with the cheeses we taste (along with a     few other foodie surprises) on our Bike Across England trip. Entering Yorkshire on Day 4 we’ll be tasting the       outstanding Wensleydale cheese--the pride and joy of the local people. It will knock your cycling socks off!

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Marcello Bonini: Tuscany & Eroica

WOW: This year Chianti will celebrate it’s XXI edition of L’Eroica! Led by Top Guides Marcello Bonini and Sandro Draghi, our Tuscany & L’Eroica trip culminates by celebrating true love for cycling in our participation in the grandest of all events: L’Eroica ride. Get ready for elegant woolies and vintage get-ups, music and laughter in the piazza, an amazing vintage bike expo, incredible tasty Tuscan treats at every turn…and more!

#1 WOW according to co-guide Sandro Draghi: the snack stop at the small hamlet of Diavole where the locals dress in traditional clothing, there is an oxen led plough, and the best Tuscan prosciutto–ever!! {{cta(‘a3880859-ea29-4233-bb73-f73f00f4efdb’,’justifycenter’)}}

Massimo De Laurentiis: Liguria & Toscana

WOW: The unknown and very challenging climb up San Pellegrino d’Alpe! The San Pellegrino in Alpe Giro del Diavolo is 18.1 km long, with its highest point at 1610 meters and a total of 18.1 km of climbing. The average grade on the San Pellegrino is 7.4%! Thrilling for advanced cyclists.        

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Each one of these personalized Top Guide trips is a blend of a spectacular destination boasting a special menu of special ingredients that make the tour an exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime experience for both the guides and our guests. The Top Guide trips are extremely well-researched by the guides themselves as well as an opportunity for the guide to share his or her favorite spot with all. Within our unique circle of talented guides there are several seasoned, senior, long-time exceptional individuals–creating and leading the way.

But it’s not just about experience. We are talking about truly remarkable people!

Every Top Guide Tour includes:

A special Ciclismo Top Guide Kit (shorts and jersey)

The Wine kitty+ Added Top Guide perks along the way!  

   Trips fill up very fast–so don’t miss out!!