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Cristiano Bonino

Cristiano Bonino

Bravo! Fantastico! are exclamations you’ll hear on tour with Cristiano. This former marathon runner, avid cyclist, and optimist to the core is Trip Specialist for Mediterranean Island Hopping and Swept Away in Sardegna. His fondest memory on tour was a countryside picnic with shepherds in Sardegna. Cristiano upholds the old adage “you are what you eat.” Well if that is the case, then Cristiano is a vegetable garden. His guests love his dynamic style, love of life, and enthusiasm for those tough climbs and invigorating descents.

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My Tours

  • 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
  • Divine Provence

    "La Vie est Belle"- Pedaling the Roman Path

    • June 10, 2012
    • September 2, 2012
    • September 15, 2012
    • September 25, 2012
    • October 10, 2012
  • Dordogne: Castles & Valleys

    Serene Cycling through Unspoiled Southwestern France

    • June 27, 2012
    • September 7, 2012
    • September 27, 2012
  • French Alps to the French Riviera

    Start in Uriage les Bains, Grenoble and take in some of the most dramatic mountain passes in the Alps - including Alp-d’Huez, Col du Galibier, and Col de l’Izoard - before descending to the beauty of the French Riviera.

    • May 25, 2012
    • June 27, 2012
    • July 9, 2012
    • July 21, 2012
    • August 25, 2012
  • Friuli & Slovenia

    Wheels and Wines in a Little-Seen Corner of Europe

    • June 5, 2012
    • June 30, 2012
    • September 13, 2012
    • October 5, 2012
  • La Bella Puglia

    Fairytale Dwellings, Hearty Cuisine, and Welcoming People

    • May 27, 2012
    • June 11, 2012
    • July 22, 2012
    • July 30, 2012
    • August 7, 2012
    • August 18, 2012
    • September 3, 2012
    • September 17, 2012
    • October 8, 2012
  • Land of Barolo & Truffles

    Piedmont's Longest Running Bike Tour!
    The Southern Piedmont - A Feast for All Your Senses.

    • June 3, 2012
    • June 16, 2012
    • June 30, 2012
    • July 13, 2012
    • August 24, 2012
    • September 6, 2012
    • September 16, 2012
    • September 29, 2012
    • October 11, 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
  • Piedmont More Miles for Less: Pedalando Piedmont

    A Spinning Spree from the Lake District to Majestic Torino, with Some Vineyards In-Between

    • May 24, 2012
    • June 17, 2012
    • July 2, 2012
    • August 27, 2012
    • October 1, 2012
  • Provence Pour la Famille

    Learn what Provence is most known for as you pedal on quiet roads through vineyards, fields of lavender and sunflowers to taste the charming rustic cuisine.

    • June 23, 2012
    • July 1, 2012
    • July 14, 2012
    • July 22, 2012
    • August 8, 2012
    • August 13, 2012
  • Swept Away in Sardegna

    Sea and Cycling Adventure on Italy's Most Exotic Island

    • June 19, 2012
    • September 16, 2012
    • October 12, 2012
    • October 25, 2012
  • Tuscan Fantasy

    An Idyllic Villa-Based Learning Adventure for Families and Friends

    • June 23, 2012
    • June 30, 2012
    • July 7, 2012
    • July 21, 2012
    • August 4, 2012
    • August 11, 2012
    • August 18, 2012
    • August 25, 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.