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5 Oct 2025
11 Oct 2025

DISCOVER: WHITE ROADS GRAVEL ADVENTURE with Ben Delaney

Experience Tuscany Like Never Before

5 Oct 2025
11 Oct 2025

WHITE ROADS GRAVEL ADVENTURE with Ben Delaney

$6,950
Lead Guide:

Sancho da Cruz

ABOUT THIS TRIP

Join us in Tuscany for a special trip! We will explore the region’s dusty backroads with Ben Delaney, who was behind one of the most prominent cycling magazines in the world—VeloNews—and is now a prominent figure in the gravel cycling world as a YouTuber.

Ben, based in Colorado, spends much of his year chasing the best in gravel: the best races and bikes. His decades in the cycling industry mean that he not only has witnessed the evolution of the sport, but also knows the best tech options and can distinguish them from mere marketing hype.

With Ben, we will ride the famous Strade Bianche and weave through the Tuscan countryside. These roads are often unnoticed by most travelers but are treasured by those in the know. The region features undulating expanses of ochre and olive in every direction, with crumbling stone walls, cypress-lined narrow strips of powdery gravel, climbs that bask in the sun, exposed hilltops, and twisting descents through vineyards. In short, these backroads are the best way to explore this stunning part of Italy.

We have considered Chianti our home for years, and this trip combines the very best gravel roads we know with some of our all-time favorite routes in Tuscany, giving you the best of both worlds in one truly unforgettable package.

Included With Trip:

  • All lodging*†
  • All food and beverages**
  • Pinarello Grevil+ with SRAM RED eTap AXS
  • Daily Bike Wash
  • Custom Castelli × inGamba cycling kit
  • Daily post-ride massage from a professional soigneur
  • Laundry service for cycling clothing

*Pre/post-trip lodging is not included
†Flights are not included
**Beverages ordered by guests beyond normal amounts and away from group activities will incur additional charges

OUR GUIDE — Ben Delaney

We are excited to announce that Ben Delaney, a highly respected figure in cycling journalism, will be our guide.

Ben has had a diverse career in the cycling industry, having held roles such as editorial director, editor-in-chief, reporter, and video anchor at various outlets including VeloNews, Cyclingnews, BikeRadar, Outside, Cyclingtips, Cycling Weekly, and Cyclist.

He has also appeared on TV as a cycling expert, featuring on networks like CNN and local news channels. Recently, Ben launched his own YouTube channel called The Ride, where he reviews bikes and gear, often in the context of events. He has tested hundreds of bikes and has particularly enjoyed reviewing gravel bikes in races such as Unbound Gravel, Belgian Waffle Ride, and SBT GRVL, where he has occasionally placed in the “old-guy” category.

Reflecting on his experiences with inGamba, Ben said, “I have been lucky enough to ride bikes around the world, and doing the inGamba N2 trip across Portugal ranks as an all time adventure for me! The level of support and care and enthusiasm from the entire team blew me away. And of course the fact that we were riding immaculate WorldTour-level bikes in a ridiculously beautiful part of the world didn’t hurt, either. InGamba trips are a perfect distillation of the good things in life on the bike and at the table. I can’t wait for my next one.”

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“This is the ultimate way to see Tuscany on two wheels”

MEET THE GUIDES

Sancho

Sancho da Cruz

The late bloomer

Sancho had a late start to cycling, but he has been very passionate about bikes ever since. His love for the sport even made him change career paths to race professionally — until, oh, the pandemic. Covid saw him go back to school; he became one of our guides after interviewing João for his masters final thesis on Active Tourism. Today, he is more than happy to share his passion for the sport with you, helping you on and off the bike, whether your goal is to go full gas or simply take it easy and make the most of the scenery.

THE TRIP AT A GLANCE

START LOCATION:

Florence

FINISH LOCATION:

Florence

TOTAL ELEVATION:
7,743m
TOTAL DISTANCE:
345km
DAYS RIDING:

6

GROUP SIZE:

8-14

LONGEST DAY:

Day 6
Monte Sante Marie. 104km

BIGGEST CLIMBING DAY:

Day 6
Monte Sante Marie 1,987m

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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.

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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.

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DAY BY DAY BREAKDOWN

1

Terra Classica

Sunday | 26km & 539m

Benvenuti in Italia! This shake-out ride is the perfect introduction to riding in Tuscany, rolling along ridge tops, through small villages and past the ancient olive groves that blanket these fertile hillsides. This ride has a long, solid climb in the middle – which should shake out any cobwebs built up during your flight. This is also the ideal time to adjust anything on the bike that isn’t quite right, so if you need to make any changes, let your mechanic know right away.

2

Castellina

Monday | 51km & 1108m

This morning we will climb toward the town of Radda before turning to Castellina. The earliest definition – in 1716 – of the wine area of Chianti, Lega del Chianti, is the region we explore on today’s ride. This will be a day of truly incredible views from the bike, with plenty of quintessentially Tuscan views.

3

Vertine a Volpaia

Tuesday | 65km & 1699m
This route leads to two beautiful towns in the Chianti region, Vertine and Volpaia. Vertine, a castle or walled town, is located in the northeastern part of the Chianti area, surrounded by the Chianti Mountains. This area has many castles due to its historical significance as part of the medieval ‘Chianti League’ and the border between Florentine and Sienese territories. Volpaia is a small fortified village also known as Castello di Volpaia in Italian. It is known for being the hometown of the della Volpaia family, who were renowned clock and instrument makers.
4

Castello di Brolio coffee ride

Wednesday | 35km & 794m
This is a relaxed route, inspired by the traditional coffee shop ride taken by inGamba’s founder, João Correia, when he was a pro racer, living and training in Tuscany. Expect gentle rolling hills and plenty of time for on-the-bike conversation as we make our way up to the castle of the stunning Castello di Brolio.
5

Monteluco

Thursday 64km & 1616m

Today, we will ride through the Tuscan rolling hills. Our destination is the castle of Monteluco di Lecchi, a medieval fortress dating back to 1176, offering a panoramic view of the Massellone Valley. Since this climb is in the second half of our day, make sure to conserve energy. It’s a 7km climb with an average gradient of 7.5%.

6

Monte Sante Marie

Friday | 104km & 1987m

Get ready to put your bike-handling skills and climbing legs to the test as we conquer the exhilarating sections of the renowned Strade Bianche race. This route will challenge you with steep pitches, some reaching double-digit gradients and extending for several kilometers. But fear not, our journey will also take us through stunning towns and breathtaking scenery, providing plenty of opportunities to appreciate the beauty along the way.

7

DEPARTURE

Saturday
This is our final morning together and after a leisurely breakfast, it will be time to say goodbye, or at least arrivederci, until we meet again. Transfers to the airport will be arranged by our hard-working crew but if you’re planning on staying a few extra days, let us know if we can help with reservations or a few recommendations.

STAYING LONGER?

Adventure Continues…
Do you plan to come a few days early, or stay on after your inGamba adventure has ended? Our concierge can help you plan with a carefully curated selection of hotels, restaurants, bars, and guides. All of our recommendations have been hand-picked by a team of local experts, so you can spend more time enjoying all that this destination has to offer.
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The versatile GREVIL + from Pinarello is ready for anything. It can accommodate any kind of wheel or tyre combination, adapting to your every need, giving you the freedom to push the limits and compete with yourself.

WHEELSET:

Zipp

FRAMESET:

Pinarello Grevil+

COCKPIT:

ZIPP Service Course SL

TIRES:

Vittoria

GRUPPO:

SRAM RED eTap AXS

BOTTLE CAGES:

Elite

PEDALS:

Speedplay

BIDON:

Elite

SADDLE:

Prologo

COMPUTER:

Garmin Edge 1030

COLOUR:

InGamba Black

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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