Lake Como, Madonna del Ghisallo and Muro di Sormano
Friday 16 April to Monday 19 April 2010
Lake Como is one of the most beautiful places in Italy, it is also a place that is linked to cycling. Its the place that the Giro di Lombardia race always plays out its decisive moves - thanks to the mountains that rise up from the edge of the lake. It is also the home to the chapel dedicated to all cyclists – the Madonna del Ghisallo - the chapel sits at the top of one of the most famous climbs in the area. In the area there is also many other famous and hard climbs, including the Muro di Sormano (the wall of Sormano) - made famous thanks to it incredible steepness.See full information
Tour Piemonte
Saturday 24 April to Sunday 02 May 2010
This 9 day trip is a great way to see Piemonte and all its varied terrain, from the lakes to the north, the Alps to the west and wine regions to the South, Piemonte has it all. We will take in the shores of lake Maggiore, a climb up to Sestriere and a ride through the rolling hills covered in Barolo vines. Piemonte is the home of the Slowfood movement, you can be sure that you will find some of the best foods and wines here.See full information
Italian Cycling Tours
Italian Cycling Tours specialize in running original, intelligent and enjoyable bike tours in a country made for cycling. Our aim is to offer you a challenging, entertaining and unique experience.
We are based near Milan and a comfortable distance from Lake Como, it is from here we organize every trip in minute detail in order to give you an armchair ride.
We strive to be different and offer destinations that others don't. You will stay in great hotels, eat at traditional restaurants and of course ride on stunning and majestic roads.
Italian Cycling Tours are a young company run by two people with a wealth of experience who love what they do. We invite you to take a look at our events for 2010.
Our promise to you is that we will always try to exceed your expectations.