April 21, 2011, Arlington, MA – Founder Lauren Hefferon and her staff at the award-winning bike travel company Ciclismo Classico are proud to announce that National Geographic Traveler has named their Mediterranean Island Hopping tour as one of its “50 Tours of a Lifetime” in the May/June 2011 issue of the magazine.
Hefferon founded Ciclismo Classico in 1988 with a dream to combine her passion for cycling, her Italian roots, her love of visual arts, and outdoor education. This is the second Ciclismo tour to be named a “Tour of a Lifetime”. The company’s Sardinia Multisport Adventure won the award in 2008.
“We are absolutely thrilled to have our Mediterranean Island Hopping tour recognized as one of the 50 best trips in the world,” said Hefferon. “I think what truly separates Ciclismo’s cycling trips from the herd is our guides, who all are native or expert to the routes they lead and will introduce you to people, places, and flavors that many locals have never even experienced.”
The Mediterranean Island Hopping tour is designed to present a fascinating contrast in cultures: Italian-influenced Sardinia with its prehistoric nuraghi towers and the rugged, French-flavored island of Corsica. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, water lover, photographer or cyclist in search of the perfect ride, this trip is ripe with dramatic beauty and historic treasures. The 11-day itinerary includes an average of 35 miles of cycling per day. In 2011, trips are being offered May 21, September 4 and September 30 starting at $4,995. For more information, visit http://www.ciclismoclassico.com or call 800.866.7314.
In picking the winners, National Geographic Traveler searched for the most sustainable, innovative, immersive and best-guided tours. The list of all 50 Tours of a Lifetime can be found in the magazine’s May/June 2011 issue or at www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/tours.
“The outfitters we selected continue to find new ways travelers can connect with places and people,” said Norie Quintos, senior editor at National Geographic Traveler. “More and more, it’s about human interaction.
About Ciclismo Classico
As a specialized boutique bicycle tour operator since 1988, Ciclismo Classico provides the most authentic, unique and exciting vacations in the adventure travel industry. By combining legendary service and rare cultural experiences, the Ciclismo travel experience continues to energize and transform each and every guest. Ciclismo Classico is also a member of Trusted Adventures, a consortium of award-winning travel companies matching active individuals, families and groups on nature and culture adventures throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa. For more information, visit http://www.ciclismoclassico.com.
