8 Dramatic Differences

We have spent almost 30 years refining those important, magical ingredients that make each and every Ciclismo Classico tour a perfect blend of gorgeous, rewarding cycling, local engagement, cultural visits, epicurean bliss and of course, that simple–and most beautiful–element of SURPRISE!

Here are eight of those dramatic differences:

1. Expert Local Guides

Our guides are the #1 reason guests keep coming back. And our guides have led an average of 63 tours each, have an average tenure of 10.5 years, and received stellar ratings of 9.8 out of 10.  Our Top Guides have led an average of 108 tours! It will be tough to find another group with these credentials. Not many tour operators can even touch this record. These remarkable guides share their home territories, secrets and tips that only locals are privy to. This is what we are famous for!

2. Connecting People

Guests continue to remark on our guide’s unique ability to create a family of guests and guides on tour. For many, this amazing and unexpected experience comes as a wonderful surprise that often goes beyond the trip. Cyclists meet, bond, create friendships, return on trips together. Amazing things happen. Again and again.

3. Superb Food & Stylin’ Sag Wagon Experience

Our guests not only rave about the mind-blowing roadside snacks we offer during the day’s ride, but our meals–or any food experience along the way–are truly part and parcel of any Ciclismo Classico tour. We are all about the food. We’re in touch with our Italian selves, always. And it’s a well known fact that the Ciclismo support van offers a constant rest on wheels, air-conditioned deli+pastry shop, tool shed, cafè and all-around super fun hangout.

4. Pioneering Credibility

We were one of the first companies to operate bicycle tours in Italy.  As we approach our 30th year, our guests’ overall satisfaction ratings have increased from 9.6 to 9.7 in the past year alone. Top travel media have continued to recognize us including National Geographic Traveler’s ‘50 Tours of a Lifetime’ and Outside’s Travel Awards for ‘Best Foodie Destination’ and ‘Best Cycling Guide in the World’.

5. Bonus Difference: Personalized Custom Trip Planning

If you organize a group of at least 6 friends or family, you’ll get the personalized attention of a dedicated tour consultant, just for your group.

6. Small Groups

On our scheduled tours, you’ll travel with up to 18 people total, unless you bring your own private group!

7. Guaranteed Bianchi

On all of our European trips, you’re guaranteed to ride a top-quality Bianchi! As we approach our 30th year of offering bike tours, we’re bringing more ingredients to the table that we want to celebrate with you, and that includes an upgrade to our 2018 bike tour fleet! 

We are proud to collaborate with Bianchi and upgrade our bike tour fleet. In 2018, Ciclismo Classico will offer guests:

• Carbon-fiber road bikes: Bianchi Vertigo (Athletic Beginner) and Bianchi Intenso (Intermediate and Advanced tours)
• Hybrid bikes: The new C-Sport 2.5
• E-bikes: The great Manhattan model

8. Even More Choice

In 2018, you can ride and explore more of Italy, and more new destinations like Munich and Davos. You can also choose from more travel types including biking, hiking, family trips, photography-walking tours or even your own customized tour.

“We have been charmed by the magic of traveling with Ciclismo–why go with anyone else?” – Sandy, Seattle WA

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