Ciclismo Classico Blog
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Bike Across France Awarded National Geographic “Tour of a Lifetime”
Our new Bike Across France tour has been selected as one of National Geographic Traveler’s “50 Tours of a Lifetime” and will be featured in the May 2013 issue. The “50 Tours of a Lifetime” are National Geographic Traveler’s selection…
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Special Kayak and Culture Extension for the June 23rd Ireland Tour
3 Day Kayaking & Culture Extension with Jim Kennedy This is a unique opportunity to experience Irish culture, food and adventure with Jim Kennedy, as he shares his local knowledge, networks and experience and opens the mystical door to a hidden…
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Ready for a peaceful invasion of Puglia?
They are waiting for us! Ciclismo Classico 2013 La Bella Puglia has been a best seller and only a few spots for the April 27th departure are left. Here’s a preview of the first part of the tour, which is also newly added to the itinerary, by our senior guide…
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Ciclismo Confirms World Class Guides and Top Trips!
We know you are ready for world class cycling, mouth-watering cuisine and lively entertainment so Ciclismo Classico is ecstatic to share our guaranteed tours for late spring and summer! RIGHT NOW is the absolute best time to finalize plans for a late…
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An Excerpt from "Fifty Places to Bike Before You Die" by Chris Santella
Swept Away in Sardinia Recommended by Lauren Hefferon “I studied archaeology and anthropology in college, and I love places with great architecture and culture,” Lauren Hefferon began. “I came to Italy to continue my education. When I was…
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Beppe's Birthday Ride through Puglia, April 27-May 5!
Beppe, you have been leading tours for Ciclismo in Puglia for 10 years- what is your affinity to the area and why are you so passionate about this tour and region? My very first tour with Ciclismo Classico was in Puglia and as you mentioned, that was ten…
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Simone talks Spring Tours
Simone, you have been guiding tours for Ciclismo in the Spring, Summer and Fall for seven years! While there are perks to each season, why are May and June your favorite times to cycle through Italy? I love traveling during May and June because the…
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Eleven Madison Park Event with Chef Daniel Humm
Ciclismo Classico's first Ride and Dine event with Chef Daniel Humm of Eleven Madison Park, October 20th, exceeded even the highest expectations of those who planned and attended the event. The foliage laden ride in Westchester followed by a…
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Piedmont Cycling Tours: Enjoy Barolo, Barbaresco and Barbera Wines
Join Ciclismo Classico and our native Piedmont guides on a Piedmont bike tour and you will add at least three “B” words to your vocabulary: Barolo, Barbaresco and Barbera. These wines, woven into the very fabric of the landscape and culture of…
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Biking In Spain: Five Reasons Why Andalucia Rocks
For cyclists who crave the chance to spin through challenging, hilly terrain while enjoying authentic, passionate Spanish culture, Andalucia is a dream destination for a biking tour of Spain. The country’s southernmost region is the focus of Ciclismo…
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Le Marche: A Meaningful Place to Start The Bike Across Italy Tour
There’s a reason our coast-to-coast Bike Across Italy Tour starts in region of Le Marche on Italy’s Adriatic Coast, before continuing through Umbria, Lazio and Tuscany and reaching the Mediterranean Sea. This 11-day journey is inspired by the…
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L'Eroica Cycling Race in Tuscany Named One of "50 Rides of A Lifetime"
Bicycling Magazine recently named L’Eroica, an amateur cycling race on the strade bianche (white roads) in the hills of Tuscany, as one of “50 Rides of a Lifetime.” Having taken part in this zany race a few years back, the Ciclismo Classico…
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Bicycling Magazine Features Ciclismo Classico’s La Bella Puglia Bike Tour in Italy
Tucked in the heel of Italy along the turquoise water of the Adriatic, the region of Puglia might just be one of the country’s best kept secrets. (You think you’ve seen stunning scenery and sampled scrumptious food in the rest of the country? Experience…
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What Makes Ciclismo Classico Bike Tours Unique? Our Native Guides Of Course!
Ciclismo Classico’s experienced tour guides immerse our guests in a biking destination a way that no one else can. In fact, our cycling guides are the number one reason why guests say they come back to take yet another Ciclismo Classico bike…
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France Biking Tours: Why Dordogne Provides the Perfect French Cycling Locale
For cyclists who love French culture and history and want to bike along some of the most gorgeous terrain in all of France, the southwestern region of Dordogne offers a wealth of unique experiences. Dordogne is the land of ancient stone villages, pre-historic…
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Where to Bike in Tuscany? Assaggio Toscana Explores the Best of Tuscany
“Loved the variety, from country setting to urban landscape to Old World charm.” – Zachary, recent guest “Best trip I’ve ever taken.” – Joseph, recent guest Tuscany is one of the most celebrated regions in Italy. So how do you…
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Why We Love Sardinia and Why Our Guests Love Our Sardinia Bike Tours
"Best biking tour I have ever done. Absolutely beautiful countryside." – James Bennett "Certainly the best Ciclismo trip I have ever done! and better than nearly anything else I have ever done!" – Roger Breene …
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Advice for Bringing Your Kids on A Family Bike Trip and Igniting Lifelong Passions
Bringing your children on a family bike trip to Europe will undoubtedly ignite life-long passions - for travel, history, nature, biking. Ciclismo founder Lauren Hefferon's passion for cycling starting in childhood as she told Inc Magazine this month in the…
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Why Choose Ciclismo For A Family Bike Trip in Europe
With many schools out this week and moms and dads already thinking about summer vacation, we wanted to delve into specific family offers this summer, what makes them special, and of course the savings around them. Why bring your family on a…
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Meet the Local Guides Behind Our Piedmont Bike Tours
February is the month of love. Ciclismo Classico guests are unanimous about what they love most about our bike tours and that is our passionate, experienced native guides who are eager to introduce guests to colorful locals and little-known places. Eight…
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Six Memories You’ll Bring Home From a Ciclismo Bike Tour of Piedmont
Not only does Ciclismo Classico have eight native Piemontese guides but we also has a local office in Piedmont. This gives us the unique ability to craft and tweak our Piedmont tours on the ground: finding the best routes, adding hidden gems,…
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Sicily Is Hot: Combine A Visit to Palermo With A Sicily Bike Tour
Guest blogger Italy travel expert Kathy McCabe, editor of the award-winning travel newsletter Dream of Italy, reports Sicily is a must-visit for 2012: There’s no other way to say it, Sicily is hot for 2012. The travel agents and tour operators I talk to say…
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Hear from those who've been there
You want to travel. You hear about the various tour operators and it isn't necessarily obvious the differences between the options you have. Research is time-consuming and you need a vacation but not more work in order to make that vacation…
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First Time Travel Tips
If this is your first trip to Europe, you're not alone! There are a few things that are helpful to know prior to setting out to another country for the first time. If you're traveling with us, you know that the moment your trip starts until it ends, you'll be…
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We're at Le Tour...
This year we have master guides Frank and Dana leading our trip to the Tour de France. According to Outside Magazine blogger David Cox, they have already been amazing to get the Ciclismo group on mountain passes where it wouldn't otherwise…
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