2008 TOURS

DATE
(2008)

TOUR

PIG RATING

DISTANCE

PRICE

Giro Celebration Ride
Barolo Wine Region/Alps

Pink is the color of choice as Andy invites you to join him on this anniversary ride to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his Giro d’Italia victory. Actually, he wants to make up for the sightseeing and wine he missed during his racing days. With that great goal in mind, we will explore the considerable delights of the Barolo wine region with a jaunt into the Alps, taking in some of the 2008 Giro IF it passes nearby and fits into our idea of a great time. (We aren’t counting on following the race as we won’t know the schedule till November). Two-thirds of the spots on this trip will be reserved for our returning customers. Our consigliere Enrico assures us the Barolo area has great riding, fine hotels, great food and fun wineries to visit.

$3700

Tour de KOBERT*
Chianti/Crete

*Semi-Private Trip. This means we are reserving spots for Joel Kobert’s friends, but please let us know if you would like to join the fun.

Cinghiale resident fun-hog Joel Kobert has commissioned a custom trip for his friends and family, many of whom are returning Cinghiale guests. The plot is unfolding around a villa in the Chianti area with our own master chef, with perhaps a sommelier along to keep us informed about our wine choices (and our glasses full), plenty of fun places for non-riding guests to visit, and all of Tuscany in a riot of greenery with poppies and blossoms scenting our air. Ah the bliss of never needing to pack up and move…pass the bruschetta al funghi, please…

DOLOMITI Summit Fest
Dolomites/more Dolomites/Switzerland

A similar trip to ’07’s edition but lacking the long transfer day. Plenty of hard rides over mega mountains remain (with a dip into Switzerland on one ride), so your fitness will be rewarded. Dozens of passes to choose from in two great locations, including the greatest hits of the Gavia and Stelvio and Pordoi, and a unique opportunity to ride in the Alps with Andy on the 20th anniversary of his Giro win. Oh and did we mention 4-star hotels set in spectacular scenery, and featuring the region’s local food specialties? A very special trip all around.

$3700

COOKING & CYCLING
Castagneto Carducci

Our favorite recipe: a week of riding, cooking, and food-centric delights in the village of Castagneto Carducci. We stay at our favorite family run, cycling-friendly hotel on the coastal plain south of Pisa, enjoy the fall weather and harvest time, with enough riding to satisfy the most mile-hungry cyclists, or the option to keep it short and sweet. Our resident chef Chicca opens her house for delightful cooking lessons. Riders and non-riders alike love this trip as much as we do.

$3500

OSTERMAN ELBA TRIP
Private

TBA