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15/08/2024

Today is Ferragosto in Italy. The day that marks the summer holidays for Italians and a time to enjoy the sun, sea or mountains, great food and wine, family, friends and celebration, rest and time out.
Buon Ferragosto!

09/08/2024

Did you know that almost 50% of our tour guests each year are return guests?

Here are a few snippets of what some guests have had to say about their experience this year.

1. "Being on an A’qto tour with Damian and Nancy is like going on holiday with your best friends, family and their friends."

2. "We’re already signed up for our third tour with A’qto cycling and can’t wait for that experience. If you’re looking for a memorable experience with great cycling, food, drink, and people, you can’t go wrong with A’qto Cycling."

3. “So if you are looking for an amazing riding experience coupled with a culinary delight to match, great riding partners and the experience that Damian & Nancy offer, book your Aqto Cycling Tour today, or should I say experience of a lifetime.”

4. "We were excited for our 4th tour with A’qto and Sicily certainly met our expectations and more. Nancy and Damian have once again crafted a bespoke, authentic Italian experience."

To read more testimonials click the link below.
https://www.aqtocycling.com/testimonials/

07/08/2024

Beautiful Puglia. Where Summer days roll gracefully into night.

https://www.aqtocycling.com/tours/puglia-cycling-tour/

20/07/2024

Among the many beautiful hikes and scenic experiences of Como, the Alps and Dolomites, our non riding partner program on our recent tour also took a day to learn about the very unique Ladin culture and people of the Dolomites. On a guided tour with a local, it was amazing to hear how the original inhabitants of the Dolomites have not only withstood multiple invasions to retain their culture, language and place as a civilisation over the centuries, but have also helped shape and define the nature based and adventure packed experiences we all enjoy, and which today define this breathtaking region of Italy.

18/07/2024

Passo Gardena, Passo Sella, Passo Pordoi & Passo Campolongo.
This is Sella Ronda and it was our final ride on our Como, Stelvio & Dolomites tour. What a day with 4 climbs and 4 descents through the most amazing and breathtaking landscape. This is without doubt the most beautiful cycling loop we ride and one that every cyclist must have on their bike bucket list.
Chapeau to a strong group who completed every climb and every km over our past 8 days.

17/07/2024

A magical day in the Dolomites taking in Passo Furcia, alpine meadows, quiet mountain backroads as we rode around Kronplatz, and the most amazing slice of local strudel. Another perfect day on the bike.

16/07/2024

The Alps were amazing but the Dolomites are truly something else.
A seriously great day of over 2500m, as we ticked off Passo Campolongo and Passo Giau, rolled up to Falzarego and on to Valparola, all before an absolutely jaw dropping descent. It really doesn’t get any better!

15/07/2024

Passo di Gavia was our next beautiful challenge and we had near perfect conditions for our hairpin laden meandering ascent up to 2618m.
We regrouped at the rifugio at the top and took in the craggy peaks over an espresso, before the fun began of the thrilling descent and absolute stunning vistas to the valley below.

14/07/2024

And then there was Stelvio.
Sitting at the top of many bike riding bucket lists, we had near perfect conditions as we joined the procession of other riders and made it up the 26k long ascent to 2650m to the mythical Passo dello Stelvio.
What a day, with some of the group saying the achievement and memories will last a life time.
Chapeau to all.

12/07/2024

A beautiful day around Lago di Como, with an ascent to Passo Ghisallo to visit the chapel, monuments and superb cycling museum before taking on the challenging Muro di Sormano. After the gruelling gradient with pinches sitting at 20%, it was time to enjoy the descent and fast run along the lake’s edge back to Como. Just another sensational day on the bike.

11/07/2024

A magnificent day to start our Como Stelvio Dolomites tour, with a spin along the lake shore that allowed everyone to familiarise themselves with new bikes, new roads and get set for the mountain challenges ahead.

03/07/2024

Another day of TDF action for the final ride of our tour, and what a finish to 9 amazing days of riding and a tour full of team spirit and good fun.
We rolled out of Pinerolo and headed along the stage route, and up the valley towards Sestriere. After the tour caravan rolled through, we positioned ourselves on a double hairpin, with more and more cycling fans joining us to await the Pros. Another beautiful day to be in the mountains to see Le Tour and cheer on the riders.

02/07/2024

As the Tour de France arrived to Piemonte, we enjoyed a superb day on the country backroads, rolling through the region’s agricultural heartland and making our way to the day’s last KOM to await the arrival of the race. Perched on the hillside with all the other cycling fans, it was a fun day out for our group.

01/07/2024

It was challenge, reward and celebration all around as our group took on the amazing La Fasuto Coppi Gran Fondo in idyllic conditions.
Starting in Cuneo’s piazza with another 2800 riders, we took on the tough climb of Colle di Fauniera. Challenging and beautiful in equal parts, the mountain’s 26+ks took us though a stunning and rugged landscape, past little churches, waterfalls and alpine cows with their bells, before the thrilling descent unfolded on the other side.
With roadside cheers from locals and an incredibly well organised event by the organisers, this is a day on the bike you won’t forget. Absolutely magic.
Congratulations to our great group of riders.

30/06/2024

In the home of the slow food movement, it’s only fitting that our non riding partner program has taken us into the authentic heart of Piemonte’s slow food producers. From truffle hunts and milking goats, to cooking with hazelnuts and fresh seasonal produce, and to goats cheese, salumi and grissini tastings, our days in Le Langhe have been both educational and experiential, and have had us enjoying many incredible tastes. Grazie to the wonderful producers who remain committed to producing high quality food and to maintaining strong cultural traditions.

29/06/2024

Another beautiful day in Piemonte as we rode from Le Langhe to Cuneo, the home of La Fausto Coppi Gran Fondo. Taking in the Dolcetto laden hills of Dogliani, before the open and flat back roads that wound their way to our new home at the foot hills of the Alps, made for a sensational day of riding.

28/06/2024

Today we explored the other side of Le Langhe, as we continued to enjoy this spectacular area and prepare for La Fausto Coppi Gran Fondo.
As we pushed up a few testing hills on quiet backroads that meandered through rugged forests and hazelnut groves, the group welcomed the descents and beautiful views of the valley below on what was another challenging and awesome day out on the bike.

27/06/2024

Piemonte turned on the weather with a sensational day of riding which took in the nebbiolo laden hills of Le Langhe and a sensational lunch of local tajarin pasta con ragu.
Tiny hilltop hamlets, small winding descents, short and sharp climbs and everywhere you turn, another stunning vista.

25/06/2024

A beautiful but damp start to our Piemonte tour took us past some of the spectacular vineyards of Barolo, and through a few of the small hilltop villages that dot the landscape of this beautiful region.
We now keep building towards La Fausto Coppi Gran Fondo and Le Tour’s arrival into the Piemonte region. An awesome week of riding coming up.

18/06/2024

Wellbeing is a key focus of our non-riding partner experience and on our recent Tuscany tour, guests enjoyed immersive walks in nature and learning about the philosophy behind Italy’s amazing food and wine from a range of producers. From olive oil to pecorino cheese and biologico wine, to creating delicious Tuscan dishes from ancient grains and fresh produce, non-riders leave our tour having had an authentic experience of the Tuscan way of life and sense of wellbeing.

15/06/2024

The Val d’Orcia is a seriously special place and today we got behind the tourist curtain and saw some of its many facets. From little hamlets and cypress lined roads, to monumental buildings and beautiful quiet backroads that meander along the top of ridges…and with local pici for lunch, we had another perfect Tuscan day.

14/06/2024

After five solid days of riding, it was time for a well earned “coffee ride” through the Val d’Orcia. Rolling out, we started with a truly artisan, made in Tuscany coffee experience, learning about their approach to production and sampling their espresso and various coffee infused products. We completed our loop with the delightful Pienza perched up on the hill and finished with the steady climb up to its small, but spectacular piazza.
A real renaissance roll.

13/06/2024

A truly beautiful day as we rode from the green forests and vineyards of Chianti, across the rolling, barren hills of the Crete Senesi and finally into the spectacular Val d’Orcia.
We pushed up and over the short climbs and continual elevation, and soaked up each of the open descents and stunning scenery. Bellissimo!

12/06/2024

Another perfect day under the Tuscan sun. While summer is not yet officially here, it was a magic day rolling along the ridges and tackling some of the harder hills of Chianti, all while celebrating a milestone birthday. Happy birthday Kate. We hope you had a great day, on and off the bike.

11/06/2024

Another adventure packed day in the Tuscan hills with 5 challenging climbs and 5 thrilling descents, powered by panini from a local butcher’s roadside truck and a panoramic vista of Chianti’s idyllic countryside. This is what we call cycling heaven.

10/06/2024

A quintessential day in the Chianti hills with a little gravel, a couple of 14% pinches and a mid ride coffee in Siena’s spectacular Campo. Just the perfect day out on the roads of Tuscany.

08/06/2024

Hello Tuscany. Hello Summer.
We’re looking forward to starting our Tour of Tuscany today in hometown Gaiole in Chianti, rolling out 8 days of sensational riding, food, wine, fun and relaxation under the Tuscan sun.

04/06/2024

Florence.
By day and by night, your beauty abounds. Often getting a bad wrap for being overcrowded, it only takes a walk to your other side to find tranquility, nature, open spaces and everyday life.
Grazie Mille for a very enjoyable few days

26/05/2024

After our own morning out on the testing Monte Grappa, we joined thousands of fans lining the streets of Bassano del Grappa to watch the masterful display of Pogacar on the big screen, and as he cruised to the finish. An amazing show and a sensational atmosphere with hundreds of Slovenians around us to cheer on their hero. A truly great finish to the penultimate stage of the Giro.

25/05/2024

On a day exploring the beautiful pre Alps of the Veneto, the group enjoyed a spectacular 14k climb to the plateau and then a wonderful descent back to the valley, absorbing all of the elements of the quintessential Venetian countryside. A simply sensational day out on the bike.

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Rolling through the porta of the walled medieval city of San Gimignano after our final 100+ km ride, is always a joy and a great achievement for our ride group. Grazie to an awesome group of riders who rode so well together over 8 days, 500km and 10,000m of elevation. Chapeau.

Dodging the rain and chasing the sun along the stunning west coast of Sicily. #aqtocycling #sicily #cycling #sicilycyclingtour

The beauty & tranquility of riding in Tuscany.

Tadej Pogacar. Remarkable yet again. We had the fortune of seeing him win in Siena two years ago and in 2024, he’s done it again, and with an even more impressive performance. For anyone who has climbed Colle Santa Maria with us at L’Eroica, you’ll know just how amazing his attack on this incredibly challenging climb was. If you’re keen to see Pogacar in action in Italy in 2024, join us at the Giro for the final week in the mountains from 18-26 May. It’s going to be awesome!For more information click the link below. https://www.aqtocycling.com/tours/giro-d-italia/

Our 4th tour for 2024 is now Sold Out.With only a few places available on our remaining 4 tours, click the link below to find out how you can be part of an unforgettable Italian cycling adventure in 2024. https://www.aqtocycling.com/italian-cycling-tours/. #aqtocycling #italiancyclingtours #italiancycling #cycling2024 #italiancyclingholidays #cycling #giro #dolomites #tuscany #eroica

L'Eroica

The pre ’87 bikes from L’Eroica are a thing of beauty; the straight lines, intricate lugs, logos and diverse paint schemes. This beauty though is not only visual. All of these bikes are handmade and many are performance racing machines. It’s not until you ride them and feel the fit, the handling, the assured feeling when descending and the silence when rolling, that you experience the magic. This is when a L’eroica era steel bike reveals its true beauty. Do you want to experience the thrill of being part of one of Cycling’s greatest festivals? For details on how to join us in 2024, click the link below. https://www.aqtocycling.com/tours/leroica/

Our top 10 reviews for 2023.

Our top 10 reviews for 2023. As with each tour season, we have been blown away this year by the many amazing reviews we have received from so many great people who share our passion. Grazie mille to our guests who shared a review. Click on the link below to see all of our reviews and testimonials. https://www.aqtocycling.com/testimonials/

Piemonte Perfection in 2024. Imagine 5 days of cycling and an unforgettable food and wine experience in the Barolo hills + participation in one of the most sensational Italian gran fondo’s, La Fausto Coppi GF where you'll climb Colle Fauniera + the opportunity to be a part of two very special stages of the Tour de France; in the rolling hills of Le Langhe and also climbing the sensational Sestriere from Pinerolo before the Pro's do, watching them fly over as they depart Italy for the TDF homeland. All of this in a 10 day one-off tour experience that you’ll only have the opportunity to join in 2024. However, you'll need to be quick as only 3 spots remain available. Click the link below to secure your place now. https://www.aqtocycling.com/tour-booking-1/

Tuscany & L’Eroica Magic 2023

Getting acquainted with the back roads of Puglia on our day 1 warm up ride.

The Giro is the most beautiful Grand Tour. Our recent tour followed the Giro in its final week from Bergamo to Lago di Garda and on to Cortina d'Ampezzo for the epic stage 19 and its mountain top finish on Tre Cime di Lavaredo. We were right amongst the race action and incredible atmosphere created by the tifosi and on our blog this week, we share our top highlights from our Giro Cycling Tour of 2023 - uncovering why the last week in May is the perfect time for any passionate cyclist to be on the bike with us in Italy, and more specifically amongst the action of its final, and often thrilling week. Click the link below to read the full story. https://www.aqtocycling.com/blog/giro-2023-our-top-highlights-from-the-most-beautiful-grand-tour/

An incredible performance from Roglic over the last 2 stages to now lead the GC. We think the secret to his success may have been his rest day roll with squadra A’QTO on the edge of Lake Garda!😀

Our unforgettable experience on Tre Cime di Lavaredo for stage 19 of the Giro.

Our Sicilian Adventure. Experiencing the magic from west to east. Click the link below to read the full story. https://www.aqtocycling.com/blog/a-sicilian-adventure-our-diverse-experience-from-west-to-east/

Where will you ride in 2024? We're excited to have just released our 2024 season of limited edition Italian cycling tours. For more information on tours and dates, visit https://www.aqtocycling.com/trip-calendar/

Lago di Garda. Cycling Heaven.

A day out in Bergamo. Full of beauty, colour and style, this is one of our favourite Italian cities and a place we always love coming back to. Next up is the Giro in May and this town is going to be a buzz.

Welcome to Chianti. Tuscany's Beautiful Bike Park. Situated between Florence and Siena, this green heart of Tuscany is a cyclist's paradise. The territory is made up of large tracts of forest, endless vineyards and hundreds of thousands of olive trees. A collection of villages and small towns are connected by an amazing array of small tarmac and gravel roads. There are days when you head out for a spin, even in the middle of the tourist high season, and you still only see a handful of vehicles. Join us in September 2023 to experience the magic of Chianti for yourself on our Tour of Tuscany or our L'Eroica Tour. Limited spots remain. Our Tuscany Tour in June is now sold out.

How do these views and a swim post ride sound? This is just a glimpse of what you have to look forward to at our tour villa in Tuscany.