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9 Nov 2025
15 Nov 2025
A SPECIAL TRIP: End of Season in Tuscany – meet our partners
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9 Nov 2025
15 Nov 2025
End of Season in Tuscany – meet our partners
ABOUT THIS TRIP
Join us this November on a very special trip… Not only will you be riding in the stunning Tuscan countryside, we will be joined by Fausto Pinarello himself, the man behind the incredible Dogma F bike you will ride. Federico Sabrissa, Pinarello Chief Marketing Officer will also be there to give you an insight on their business and what they have planned in 2026.
Joining them will be an industry legend, Luigi Bergamo, the founder and CEO of our clothing partner, Q36.5. No one does cycling kit like this. Highly technical and always innovative, Luigi has led the way in cycling clothing design for over 30 years.
We will also have representatives from our partners SRAM and Zipp. From the SRAM RED AXS group set to the new ZIPP wheels, get the lowdown on how these products are designed and the work that goes into these.
All of our friends will be joining us for a couple of days so you will have plenty of time to get to know them.
Last but not least, we are inviting a number of our friends from the World Tour Peloton – watch this space to see who will be pacing you up that climb!
This is our classic Tuscany trip, the culmination of all our local knowledge and a perfect expression of the Mangia, Beve, Bici experience. Back when he was still a professional cyclist, our founder, João Correia, sat outside the cafe that now faces our pristine service course, dreaming of sharing this incredible place with like-minded travelers.
Riding in Chianti is characterized by sweeping panoramas, winding ribbons of perfect tarmac, challenging climbs and thrilling descents. You can spend hours here without coming across other road users, and when you do, the locals are always friendly. We know every inch of the place like the back of our hands and we promise that if you join us there, you’re in for an unforgettable adventure.
Arrival Details
Airport City: Florence
Pick-Up Location: Porta Romana/Florence Airport
Pick-Up Time:Porta Romana 10:30/Florence Airport 11:00
Departure Details
Airport City: Florence
Drop-Off Location:Porta Romana/Florence Airport
Drop-Off Time: Florence Airport 10:00
What's Included?
*Pre/post-trip lodging is not included. Our transfers operate on a time slot basis, starting from a designated meeting point. †Flights are not included
**Beverages ordered by guests beyond normal amounts and away from group activities will incur additional charges
MEET THE GUIDES
Giorgio Valvassori
The Storyteller
You may hear the sweet, sweet notes wafting towards your window at Borgolecchi, as our resident aristocrat practices his new found love of the clarinet. We’re never quite sure if all of his stories are based on reality, but they are without a doubt highly entertaining. Probably the greatest tale Giorgio is prone to tell you is that he’s not really a cyclist. This yarn is not to be believed.
Giorgio is a supportive presence, encouraging you during challenging climbs and even joining you in races if you’re up for it. His philosophy revolves around embracing life to the fullest and seizing every moment. In Giorgio’s words, “I’m sure other good companies around offer great trips. But we’re specifically trying to give our guests the closest experience of what it means to be in a pro team, at any speed.”
Sérgio Paulinho
The World Tour veteran
After an impressive pro career that started back in 2003, Sérgio Paulinho joined the inGamba team at the start of 2022 after his retirement. But we’ve known him for a long time, as not only did he race against our founder João Correia, but he was also a teammate of our star guide Manuel Cardoso back in the day. A two-time national champion in Portugal, Sérgio has also won stages at the Tour de France and Vuelta a España, and in 2004, he won a silver medal in the road race at the Athens Olympics. So it’s fair to say the man has pedigree! It isn’t the racing victories that impress us most about Sérgio though, it’s his personality, his friendly nature on and off the bike, and the fact that he’s always ready with a smile. That said, if you find yourself running out of gas on a big climb, it certainly helps to have someone like him beside you!
THE TRIP AT A GLANCE
START LOCATION:
Florence
FINISH LOCATION:
Florence
TOTAL ELEVATION:
6,890m
TOTAL DISTANCE:
365km
DAYS RIDING:
6
GROUP SIZE:
8-14
LONGEST DAY:
Day 6 – 84km
Crete Senesi
BIGGEST CLIMBING DAY:
Day 3 – 1,778m
Dudda
READ WHAT OUR PAST GUESTS HAVE SAID
OUR SERVICE COURSE
The Service Course is where our mechanics and soigneurs perform their magic.
With years of experience in the professional peloton, they are dedicated to ensuring that your Pinarello is prepared exclusively for you. If you have traveled with us before, you know first-hand how amazing their attention to detail is. At inGamba, five mechanics work meticulously and calmly to tune and adjust our fleet of Pinarello Dogma F’s. They fine-tune saddle heights, clean the bikes, and make necessary last-minute adjustments every day.
Similarly, the soigneurs are like wizards, using their experience as professional riders to attend to your needs and prepare you for each day’s challenges. From filling bottles to preparing ride food, they ensure you are well taken care of, providing massages to ease sore muscles and preparing you for the ride ahead.
OUR TEAM IN TUSCANY
inGamba is dedicated to indulging your senses and tapping into your emotions
We pay attention to every little detail to create unforgettable experiences. Our goal is to showcase the best of every region and allow you to savor it fully.
None of this would be possible without our exceptional team. Stefania, Tommi, Sancho, Giorgio, and Eros play a vital role in making inGamba exceptional. Their collective aim is to take care of you, anticipate your needs before you even realize them, and manage every aspect of daily life so that you can focus on enjoying every moment of the journey, literally and figuratively. While you’ll undoubtedly visit amazing places and experience incredible equipment with us, we can guarantee that the people will be the most memorable part of the experience. Our team is eagerly looking forward to welcoming you into our family.
OUR BORGOLECCHI
Think of Borgolecchi as a quaint and cosy country escape, but one with five-star service.
Wherever you come from in the world, you’ll immediately feel at ease in this idyllic little corner of Chianti, famous for its rich culinary traditions and its delectable wines. Our own property in Lecchi, called Borgolecchi, is an escape from the stresses of modern life, a safe haven of calm, casual comfort and smiling faces surrounded by rolling countryside and picturesque vineyards. Yes, the stone building dates back to the 15th century, but that’s only part of what makes it special.
From the simple elegance of the décor, the cosiness of our newly refurbished rooms, and the attentive service, a stay here is guaranteed to be a revitalising, relaxing, and unforgettable experience. If you want to discover the real Tuscany, and if you enjoy effortless charm and value substance, Borgolecchi is for you.
DAY BY DAY BREAKDOWN
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Meet Tommi Morgade, our chef in residence in Tuscany
Meet Tommi Morgade, our chef in residence in Tuscany
At Borgolecchi, our B&B in Tuscany, nothing is left to chance—but the best things in life do tend to happen that way.
GUEST OPINION: Love letters to Lecchi
GUEST OPINION: Love letters to Lecchi
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PINARELLO NEW DOGMA F
The latest version of the DOGMA features an advanced fiber with remarkable tensile strength, which enables Pinarello to improve the bike’s lateral stiffness performance. With this enhancement, the New DOGMA F is engineered to tackle any road challenges, establishing itself as a reliable option for all kinds of rides.
In addition, it comes equipped with the new SRAM RED AXS, the lightest electronic groupset to date. The controls have been redesigned to offer smooth, comfortable ergonomics for a wide range of hand sizes. What makes this groupset stand out is the effortless braking, allowing for one-finger braking with minimal effort. The RED brakes now require 80% less effort when braking from the hoods and 33% less effort from the drops, delivering more power and reducing hand fatigue.
WHEELSET:
Zipp 303 S Carbon Tubeless
FRAMESET:
Pinarello New Dogma F
COCKPIT:
MOST Talon Ultra Fast
TIRES:
Vittoria Corsa N.Ext
GRUPPO:
New SRAM RED AXS (Powermeter Included)
BOTTLE CAGES:
Elite Custom Race
PEDALS:
Speedplay
BIDON:
Elite Jet
SADDLE:
Prologo
COMPUTER:
Garmin Edge 1040
COLOUR:
inGamba Red
PINARELLO NYTRO GRAVEL
The NYTRO GRAVEL has a pure road racer DNA which upon launch marked an era in the E-BIKE/GRAVEL world. Featuring an iconic design, the Nytro Gravel is perfect for anyone looking for a road bike with powerful support for the toughest climbs.
WHEELSET:
Zipp 303 S Carbon Tubeless
FRAMESET:
Nytro Gravel E-Bike
(available for an additional fee)
COCKPIT:
ZIPP Service Course SL
TIRES:
Vittoria Corsa N.Ext
GRUPPO:
SRAM RED eTap AXS
BOTTLE CAGES:
Elite Custom Race
PEDALS:
Speedplay
BIDON:
Elite Corsa Team
SADDLE:
Prologo
COMPUTER:
Garmin Edge 1030
COLOUR:
Saturn Silver
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