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Ecstatic Guests are our Number 1 Goal

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At Ciclismo Classico, our mission is to make every ride or walk like your first - full of learning, excitement, hope, joy and freedom. We feel privileged to serve our unique itineraries to an international community of active travelers, ages 2 to 92, who share a love for cross-cultural learning. Our guests' curiosity, spirit, and passion continually inspire us to reach for the highest standards possible. The group energy that blossoms on every Ciclismo tour will invigorate you and your fellow companions.

Award-Winning Itineraries

We design itineraries that reveal the incredible variety, scenic beauty and cultural treasures of each region. And our efforts show it! We’ve were awarded “One of the Best Adventure Outfitters on Earth” by National Geographic Adventure in 2009 and 2010, And National Geographic Traveler named our Sardegna Multisport tour one of the “50 Tours of a Lifetime.” We've also been covered by Bicycling, the Denver Post, Business Week, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, and more.

We thoroughly research, scout, and continually upgrade each itinerary, so that you will experience the best and most authentic aspects of each tour. In addition to traveling these distinctive, breathtaking routes, we design itineraries that encourage you to taste the regional food, speak the language, discover the history, and even dance with the locals! Continuous feedback from guests, guides, and our own personal visits enhance each and every biking and hiking tour.

Dedication to Educating Each Guest

Seeking the secrets of superb cuisine? Love learning languages? Fascinated by different cultures and festivals? We don't just give you a taste of local culture - we indulge you in it course by delicious course. All of the Ciclismo Classico biking, hiking and multisport tours proudly serve a delightful and varied menu of cross-cultural events and fun activities that will heighten and delight your senses. Whatever your personal interests, activities, or pursuits may be, Ciclismo Classico guarantees that we will reveal to you the essence of the landscape, local people and culture.

Our Local Tour Leaders Get You Behind the Scenes

The expertise, experience and charismatic style of the Ciclismo Tour Leaders is unparalleled in the industry. Each leader is either native to, or an expert in the route they lead, and they can show you sites that many locals have never even experienced! In addition, our extensive network of amici (friends) make each Ciclismo Classico tour a highly personal experience, ensuring that you will return home with fond memories and new friends.

Personalized Itinerary Matchmaking

We pride ourselves on our superior personal service-namely, our attention to detail and ability to provide you with all the little extras that will make your biking, hiking or multisport vacation special. Just give us a call. We are committed to matching you with the perfect itinerary by discovering your interests, ability level and travel needs. Do you have specific questions about logistics, pre- or post-tour itineraries, where to study Italian, visit the most authentic restaurants in Florence, or enjoy the best gelato in Positano? Perhaps you'd like to research your roots or get fitted for a custom Italian bicycle? No problem.

One-on-One Coaching and Cycling Clinics

Our expert tour leaders get to know each guest. Along the way, our guides are committed to helping you become a better cyclist or hiker, by providing daily clinics, coaching, and sports-minded encouragement. Guests receive beginner and advanced cycling clinics in gear shifting, cadence, positioning, climbing and descending. You'll also get specific technical and training tips that will greatly enhance your enjoyment and performance. Have fun. Challenge yourself. You will progress both physically and intellectually!

Private and Custom Trips

Private tours just for your family or group, and customized Itineraries are a major part of Ciclismo tour services. Dreaming of your own Private Trip? Learn more about Ciclismo Your Way for ideas, and contact us to request a private biking, hiking or multisport tour of your own.

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Easy

You’re new to biking, or you just want to take it easy with lots of stops to take pictures and explore and no one hurrying you along. Expect a leisurely pace over generally flat terrain.

Average distance per day: 18-35 miles.

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Moderate

You’re not a fanatical rider, but you exercise regularly and enjoy a leisurely day’s spin on your bike. You might want to graduate to “intermediate” one day, or not. The pace is relaxed but the terrain gently rolling, more ups and downs, more vistas and valleys than Easy tours.

Average distance per day: 35-45 miles.

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Intermediate

You’re active on your days off, and recreational biking is most likely your weekend sport of choice. You love to ride and it shows in your endurance and strength. A steady but active pace, with opportunities to push yourself and some challenging climbs, with great descents over rolling terrain. (These folks ARE cyclists, they are usually pretty serious cyclists but do not train at the expert level.)

Average distance per day: 40-50 miles.

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Expert

You crave vigorous pacing, challenging climbs and thrilling descents. You crave longer mileage with lots of hills and descents, varying terrain, and a mountain pass or two only makes it better.

Average distance per day: 45+ miles.

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Family

If you have kids under 16, we have great options for you! With fewer hotel changes, easier biking and wheels for all ages, we've got your ideal active family holiday.

Average distance per day: 20–30 miles.

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