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| Frequently Asked Questions |
client like? CycleItalia clients are serious recreational cyclists desiring the "ultimate Italian experience." They want more than challenging rides, they share the philosophy of "pedala forte, mangia bene" (ride hard, eat well) that is the essence of Italian cycling. You need not be fast or supremely fit to enjoy our vacations; attitude, proper gearing, and our support vehicles will enable most any cycling enthusiast to enjoy their experience. You'll be surrounded by like-minded traveling companions with a passion for cycling and 'la dolce vita' that exists only in la Bella Italia! |
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| Can you describe a typical day? A buffet breakfast starts around 8 am and continues till 10. Most of our guests start their rides around 9:30 with the plan to complete the first 50 kms before lunch. After a leisurely pranzo we’re back on the road around 2 pm, leaving plenty of time to enjoy the second 50 kilometers before arriving at our night’s lodging. The van usually arrives by 4 pm so you can check in, wash your cycling gear and still have time for a dip in the pool or a stroll around the town before our nightly briefing. On days when we return to the same hotel, you can depart and return at any time, though we generally follow the same schedule. Dinner usually begins at 7-8 pm depending on the region. We delight in sampling antipasto, first and second plates along with dessert, all accompanied by wines chosen to complement the dishes. Most of us are in bed dreaming of the next day’s challenges by 11 or 12 pm |
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| We'd like to do some
sightseeing before or after the trip, can you help us? Our headquarter hotels will gladly store your boxed bike either before or after your CycleItalia adventure. We're happy to share our experience and help you plan additional activities. |
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Two things; passion and value. We created CycleItalia to indulge our passion for all things Italian and share "la dolce vita in bicicletta" with you. CycleItalia
offers a combination of challenging routes, charming lodging, splendid
meals and on-road support that’s unmatched.
Other companies may force you to choose between real cycling
and authentic culture, we give you both. We have no
outside staff. No sales
people or research directors. No
staff writers or photographers. No
fancy brochures. The
money we don’t spend on these things allows us to put much more
value into your vacation while still maintaining a reasonable profit.
Our clients continue to respond each year with the highest
possible ratings for price-quality-value on our evaluation surveys.
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| Does CycleItalia supply
bicycles? We feel that the best bicycle for these challenging itineraries is your own roadracing or sport/touring machine (no tandems, hybrids or MTB’s, please). Since all of our tours feature complete ground transportation and major airport access it’s easy to bring your own bicycle. We include complete packing instructions and we’re happy to help you assemble and fine-tune it when you arrive. We also realize
that for some of you, packing and bringing your own bicycle along to
Italy can be inconvenient for a variety of reasons. For the utmost
in convenience we offer a Pro
Bike Rental Program at a small additional cost.
Our fleet of fully-equipped Torelli Gran Sasso
bicycles feature Campagnolo
components and triple cranksets.
Additional details on our rental program can be found elsewhere
on our website, just click on BICYCLES. |
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Will
my "significant other" enjoy your trips if
he/she isn't a cyclist? |
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