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Chad Gibson

Chad Gibson

Chad D. Gibson, originally from Louisiana, likes to recall the days when he lived in Reggio Emilia, a town half-way between Parma (home of parmesean cheese) and Modena (makers of the famous balsamic vinegar). Guiding for Ciclismo Classico since 2001, his favorite part of the job is teaching Italian on tour as he helps create those big "I understand!" smiles on the faces of guests.

It's that he's a great teacher or he knows how to select the appropriate wine to accompany these lessons. Everyone who's ever gotten to know our guides knows each one has a very unique, unforgettable personality. Mix those all together for a bike ride and you have Chad's favorite ride ever--at a guide reunion in Reggio Emilia a few years ago. The highlight of his touring was riding with his wife over the biggest hills she'd ever seen and after sitting down to fresh pasta and wine.

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