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Marco Damiani

Marco Damiani

From the storybook land of Verona, where the play Romeo and Juliet was based, Marco isn't its typical resident. A five-time Hawaii Iron Man champion and a former pro tri-athlete, he has lived all over the world including in Auckland New Zealand, Sydney Australia and Colorado Springs. He works as a firefighter and can be found performing rescue operations for the Venice Fire Department from helicopter. Marco has lead tours with Ciclismo Classico since 2001 and enjoys sharing his experiences with guests and learning from them at the same time. When he’s not on the bike or fighting fires, he kite surfs. In his youth, Marco was an “extra” in the opera so you may still catch him singing an aria here and there.

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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.