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 “It’s All About the People”

We are based permanently on Lake Iseo and have built a reputation as one of the leading organisers of tours and cycling experiences in Italy. With unparalleled knowledge and the best staff in the industry, our tours have become a must for the international cyclist looking for a taste of the ‘real’ Italy. Our packages and bespoke tours include some of the most famous roads in world cycling as well as some less discovered. We are proud to be the official Premium Tour Operator for the Giro d’Italia, Strade Bianche and Maratona dles Dolomites GF. We understand that the best cycling holidays are a combination of great riding, friendship and an off bike itinerary that includes fabulous hotels, world class restaurants and a chance to learn about the Italian way of life. Our passion and desire to deliver the cycling holiday of a lifetime has resulted in so many of our clients returning year after year. So, if you are looking for a cycling experience where excellence comes as standard and a great bottle of Chianti is as important as riding, then choose Italy Bike Tours.

CLive marshall

CEO & Founder

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: My wife's cooking!
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Sticky Fingers
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): Watching my children play sport
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: The Giro d'Italia
  • MY BIKE: Passoni
  • TOP TIP: Enjoy your ride, don't endure it

alberto (alby)

Head Guide

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: My Mum's ragù
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Coldplay
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): Walking in the mountains and skiing
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: The Best of the Alps and Dolomites
  • MY BIKE: 3T
  • TOP TIP: Bring the right clothes as the weather can change

Matt (dusty)

Booking Manager

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: Thai Green Curry
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Pearl Jam
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): Bike mechanics, DIY, shooting and cricket
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: The Best of the Alps and Dolomites
  • MY BIKE: Canyon Ultimate - SRAM Red ETAP
  • TOP TIP: always test ride your bike immediately after working on it!

Matt (Rendell)

Guide and Story Teller

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: Maple syrup (with my porridge)
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Incomprehensible modern jazz
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): Reading and writing my next book
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: Strade Bianche and Tuscany
  • MY BIKE: Colnago V3
  • TOP TIP: Have fun!

Silvia

Accounts Manager

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: Crostate (jam tart) and all types of chocolate!
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Latino
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): Mountineering skiing, skiing, trekking with my dogs
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: Strade Bianche and Tuscany
  • MY BIKES: Bianchi and 3T gravel
  • TOP TIP: Explore and have fun!

fausto (fost)

Lead Guide

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: My risotto!
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Classic rock
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): Reading and hiking
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: Perfect Piemonte
  • MY BIKE: Custom Crisp Titanium
  • TOP TIP: Life’s better on a bike!

Giovanni (gianni)

Guide and Mechanic

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: Sliced hams and cheeses
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Pop Music, especially Vasco Rossi and Freddy Mercury
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): Skiing ,Running,Spinning, trekking and travelling
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: Wellness on Two Wheels
  • MY BIKES: Piton road bike and Ridley gravel bike
  • TOP TIP: Take your time and enjoy your ride!

Lucy

Office Manager

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: Gorgonzola (zola)
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Post Malone
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): Reading and studying Italian
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: Luxury Lakes and Vineyards
  • MY BIKE: 3T gravel
  • TOP TIP: Take a few emergency sweets in your back pocket!

angelo

Piaggio Driver

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: Pasta with ragù
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Vasco Rossi
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): Playing cards with my friends
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: Grand Alps Cycling Tour
  • MY BIKE: Scoot road bike
  • TOP TIP: Look for hand signals from your guides

Nicolo (nico)

Lead Guide

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: My Grandmother's spaghetti
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Italian pop
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): SUP and canoeing on the lake
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: Adriatic Coast to Mediterranean Coast
  • MY BIKE: Colnago
  • TOP TIP: Get you bike fitted correctly at the start and do a trial ride. Any problems ask your guide.

john-lee (john boy)

Lead Guide

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: Meat! BBQ
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Anything with a good beat
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): All extreme sports
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: The Best of the Alps and Dolomites
  • MY BIKE: 3T and Passoni
  • TOP TIP: Check the brakes! In Italy the rear brake is on the right.

carlo

MTB Expert

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: Risotto and pizza
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Rock and hip hop
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): Kitesurfing on the lake and video games
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: The Best of the Alps and Dolomites
  • MY BIKE: Ghost enduro FRAMR5
  • TOP TIP: Don't forget to stretch!

Christian (savi)

Lead Guide

claudia

Itinerary Designer

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: Seafood risotto
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Harry Styles and British pop
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): Making clothes and meeting friends for dinner
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: Luxury Slovenia Weekend
  • MY BIKE: 3T gravel
  • TOP TIP: Bring a small bottle of suncream on the ride!

silvia Cretti

Off Bike and Non-Rider Itinerary Designer

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: Polenta with mushrooms
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Italian pop
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): Canoeing on Lake Iseo
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: E-Bike Best Lakes
  • MY BIKE: Guerciotti Brera Touring ION (e-bike)
  • TOP TIP: Get to know your bike.

IVAN

Guide

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: Pizzoccheri (a local pasta dish)
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Italian and British Pop music
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): I love travelling and hiking
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: The Best of the Alps and Dolomites
  • MY BIKE: Canyon Aeroad
  • TOP TIP: Smile, wear your helmet and enjoy the ride!

Alessia (Ale)

Accounts & Coffee Maker

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: Pasta with tomato sauce
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Trap style
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING):Cooking and relaxing with friends
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: Strade Bianche and Tuscany
  • MY BIKE: Colnago
  • TOP TIP: Take lots of photos (when it's safe)!

Giorgio

Head Guide

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: Casoncelli from my village
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Vasco Rossi
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): Walking in the mountains
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: Grand Alps Cycling Tour
  • MY BIKE: Colnago
  • TOP TIP: Practice changing gear on the flat.

NICOLA DEFINI

PHOTOGRAPHER AND DRIVER

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: Risotto ai funghi
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Erina
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT TAKING PHOTOS): I love riding my bike
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: The Maratona Grandfondo Dolomites
  • MY BIKE: Merida
  • TOP TIP: Bring a world adaptor to charge your phone for photos on the ride.

rOBERTO PLESS

GUIDE

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: Anything fresh from my garden
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: I'm not a big music fan!
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): Hiking and looking for bears!
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: Luxury Slovenia Weekend
  • MY BIKE: Canondale
  • TOP TIP: It's not a race.

LORENZO (LOZZA)

PHOTOGRAPHER AND DESIGNER

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: My Grandmother's tiramisu
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Italian and British Pop music
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT TAKING PHOTOS): I love riding and hiking
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: Grand Tour Alps
  • MY BIKE: Colnago
  • TOP TIP: Wear padded shorts even for short distances.