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Marcello Bonini

Marcello Bonini

As Trip Specialist for Bike Across Italy and Tuscany & Elba, it is no wonder that Marcello’s favorite cycling is the Tuscan hills. Having been on the frontlines of our company for the last ten years. Marcello is a master of all things Ciclismo – from breath-taking biking to the best wines around. Another bona fide Renaissance man, he is a former tri-athlete, personal trainer, masseur, teacher and sommelier!

Gelato of choice: pistachio or walnut

“Marcello was the greatest. He made the bike ride a real Italian experience.” – Marvin of Des Moines, IA
“Marcello was excellent, attentive, knowledgeable, well organized, and fun!” – Mark of Oak Park, IL

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My Tours

  • Assaggio Toscana

    A taste of the best of Tuscany (and a slice of Umbria)

    • May 21, 2012
    • June 18, 2012
    • June 25, 2012
    • July 2, 2012
    • July 15, 2012
    • July 22, 2012
    • August 6, 2012
    • August 13, 2012
    • August 20, 2012
    • August 27, 2012
    • September 9, 2012
    • September 17, 2012
    • September 24, 2012
    • October 1, 2012
  • Bike Across Italy

    Named our "Signature Trip" by National Geographic Adventure Magazine! Be sure to check out a first hand account of Bike Across Italy by Lynette Chiang, cycling enthusiast and Customer Evangelist for Bike Friday.

    • May 26, 2012
    • June 9, 2012
    • July 7, 2012
    • July 21, 2012
    • August 25, 2012
    • September 8, 2012
    • September 22, 2012
    • October 6, 2012
  • Magical Puglia: More Miles for Less

    More Pleasure, Less Effort in Italy's Fascinating Heel

    • June 2, 2012
    • August 25, 2012
    • September 23, 2012
    • October 8, 2012
  • Mediterranean Island Hopping

    Experience the Best of Northern Sardinia and Western Corsica - Named a "Tour of a Lifetime" for 2011 by National Geographic Traveler magazine!

    • May 21, 2012
    • September 3, 2012
    • September 29, 2012
  • Tuscany & The Island of Elba

    Unforgettable Hilltowns, Inviting Vineyards and a Mediterranean Paradise

    • June 1, 2012
    • June 30, 2012
    • September 14, 2012
    • October 5, 2012
  • Tuscany More Miles for Less: Classic Tuscany

    The Tuscan Lands of "Vino"
    The Arno Valley, Chianti and Montalcino

    • July 2, 2012
    • July 10, 2012
    • July 18, 2012
    • July 26, 2012
    • August 4, 2012
    • August 12, 2012
    • August 20, 2012
    • August 28, 2012
    • October 14, 2012

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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.

Athletic Beginner

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.

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.

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.

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.