Ride with your favorite guide

All of our alumni have their favorite guides. We invariably get calls that go like this “Do you know what trips Frank & Dana will be guiding next year? I’d like to do one of those!” or “I’ve signed up for this tour – pleeeeeeeez put Christiano on that one!” Of course, we love all our guides! And it’s understandable that when our guests get to know them, they’ll want to come back with those same guides every time. But we can assure you that of our guides are exceptional. That’s why most of them have been with us for five years or more.So, having said all that, each of our guides is unique, and they all have something different to offer. We’ve finished assigning guides to our spring and early summer trips, and we wanted to share this info now that it’s available. As if riding the hills of Tuscany wasn’t enough of an enticement, knowing who you’ll be riding with might be just the enticement you need to sign up for that trip!Here’s a snapshot of the first trips of the season and the guides who are leading them. If you’d like information on another departure, contact us on 800-866-7314 or !It’s only fitting that one of our most popular and enduring tours is being led by Frank and Dana, who have been inseparable both on-bike and off for years. This year, they celebrate their 10-year anniversary guiding for Ciclismo! They’re both from Colorado originally, but don’t let that fool you – they know their new stomping ground in Italy as well as they do the back roads around Aspen. Their combined joie de vivre is matched by their cycling skill (Frank is a mechanic and Dana is a coach), and their creative passions: Dana is an accomplished artist and Frank is an expert photographer. Together, they’ll make this Bike Across Italy an unforgettable experience! |
A former member of the Italian national mountain bike team, Andrea has recently been focusing on a trans-Europe trip, which should show up in Ciclsmo’s 2011 catalog. He completed his own epic journey a few years ago when he rode from Italy to Norway. Alessandro, known simply as ‘Ale’ to our guests, is returning to Ciclismo for his 11th season! Fluent in four languages, possessing degrees in electronics and telecommunications, born in Piedmont but half-Calabrese, and having lived in Spain, Ale is truly the epitome of a well-rounded guide! | Entering his 8th season with Ciclismo, when not on the bike you can find Gian Paolo skiing some of the best snow Europe has to offer. A Master Ski Instructor, he has taught other instructors from all across Europe. These excellent teaching skills are carried over to the daily cycling clinics one can expect to have while on a Ciclismo trip. Why not let Gian Paolo show you a thing or two? | Jose and Sandro make a great team when leading our wonderful Andalucia trip. Jose, the only Spaniard on staff, hails from Granada. Most of the routes encountered on our Andalucia trip he rides regularly, so he always knows the best places to stop to snap a picture or grab a drink. Sandro, on the other hand, who is from Tuscany, is our resident wine and oil expert. A professional sommelier, he is sure to help guests appreciate the great wines that are produced in this region of Southern Spain. These two guides, on this great trip, will ensure guests get the best riding, cultural, and gastronomic experiences possible! | Simone is our resident Sardinian and he has led almost all of our Swept Away in Sardegna and Mediterranean Island Hopping tours. You want the best seafood in a given town? Simone knows where to get it. Want to challenge your legs on an impossibly steep climb? Simone will point you in the right direction, and probably ride with you to the top. He is joined by Enrico Pizzorni, Ciclismo’s R&D specialist. If you have taken a trip with Ciclismo, chances are that Enrico designed the route that it follows. On this trip, guests are sure to enjoy some of the most picturesque rides they have ever been on, all while enjoying world-class leadership, accommodations, and dining |