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Staff Picks: Marc Mastrolia
Staff Picks: Marc Mastrolia
Welcome to part 1 of our Staff Picks! Here we outline the tours our US staff members have been on, what they liked most, and tours they hope to go on. Marc started with Ciclismo in 2010. A self-described jack of all trades, he is our marketing manager, assisting with many different aspects of operations.
1) Piedmont: Land of Barolo & Truffles
I had Enrico (pictured), a native Piemontese, as a guide. The best part of the trip was Enrico’s first-hand knowledge of his hometown, and meeting his friends at every turn. But how could I forget about Barolo? Piedmont has some of the best wine I have ever tasted. If you are a foodie and wine-lover, definitely check out this tour.
Piedmont: Land of Barolo & Truffles
2) Bike Across Belgium
I never considered Belgium as a place I wanted to visit. Now that I’ve been, I would recommend it to anyone! It is a cyclo-cross mecca, has amazing bike paths, and many different kinds of beer (lots of beer). This bike tour was also awarded “Best Foodie Destination” by Outside Magazine in 2014.
Bike Across Belgium
3) Maratona dles Dolomites
I met up with the Maratona dles Dolomites bike tour on the day of the Maratona. While I only got to experience the Dolomites for a few days, the scenery was incredible, something out of a story book! I can tell you first-hand that this is one of those once-in-a-lifetime opportunities that you don’t want to miss. Unfortunately, this tour is sold out for this year but we have a similar tour in the Dolomites that I think you will fall in love with.
Majestic Dolomites
4) Tuscany & l’Eroica
I have not done the Eroica but I have been to Tuscany. It seems like it’s the only thing the guides talk about, and I have not been able to get this tour out of my mind. I hope to ride the Eroica one day! In the meantime, I’ll have to live vicariously through those that have done it (and will do it this year). This photo was taken on my first-ever Ciclismo Classico bike tour in Tuscany.
Tuscany & L’Eroica
1) Piedmont: Land of Barolo & Truffles
I had Enrico (pictured), a native Piemontese, as a guide. The best part of the trip was Enrico’s first-hand knowledge of his hometown, and meeting his friends at every turn. But how could I forget about Barolo? Piedmont has some of the best wine I have ever tasted. If you are a foodie and wine-lover, definitely check out this tour.
Piedmont: Land of Barolo & Truffles
2) Bike Across Belgium
I never considered Belgium as a place I wanted to visit. Now that I’ve been, I would recommend it to anyone! It is a cyclo-cross mecca, has amazing bike paths, and many different kinds of beer (lots of beer). This bike tour was also awarded “Best Foodie Destination” by Outside Magazine in 2014.
Bike Across Belgium
3) Maratona dles Dolomites
I met up with the Maratona dles Dolomites bike tour on the day of the Maratona. While I only got to experience the Dolomites for a few days, the scenery was incredible, something out of a story book! I can tell you first-hand that this is one of those once-in-a-lifetime opportunities that you don’t want to miss. Unfortunately, this tour is sold out for this year but we have a similar tour in the Dolomites that I think you will fall in love with.
Majestic Dolomites
4) Tuscany & l’Eroica
I have not done the Eroica but I have been to Tuscany. It seems like it’s the only thing the guides talk about, and I have not been able to get this tour out of my mind. I hope to ride the Eroica one day! In the meantime, I’ll have to live vicariously through those that have done it (and will do it this year). This photo was taken on my first-ever Ciclismo Classico bike tour in Tuscany.
Tuscany & L’Eroica
