DISCOVER: Northern Italy’s hidden gems
Experience one of the most stunning mountain passes in Europe
ABOUT THIS TRIP
Eros Poli is an Olympic champion and a Tour de France legend. He’s also a proud native of Verona, and he loves nothing more than introducing people to the spectacular landscapes around his hometown.
This trip has been specially designed by Eros to showcase some of Northern Italy’s hidden cycling gems, including one of the most stunning and unique mountain passes in Europe.
On this unique adventure you’ll get to explore a lesser seen side of Veneto, climb stunning peaks and roll through gorgeous vineyards where some of the world’s best wine is made. We’ll also explore Veneto’s rich culinary culture and sample the finest local produce on a trip that promises to be as fun off the bike as it is in the saddle.
- All lodging*†
- All food and beverages**
- Pinarello Dogma F Disk 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
MEET THE GUIDES
EROS POLI
THE CHAMPION
The night before Eros Poli took victory atop Mont Ventoux he couldn’t sleep. It was not like he was dreaming of victory or even had the slightest idea the next day’s stage would change his life forever. It was just that it was hot. Unbearably, unsleepably hot in his less-than stellar French hotel. His roommate had taken his mattress off the bed and was sleeping on the small balcony outside their room. And the man who would shortly become known as Monsieur Ventoux was watching football, Italy vs. Brazil in the World Cup final, to be exact. Italy lost. The following morning as Eros dragged his weary, tired legs out of bed and down the stairs, as there was no lift, James Brown came into his head. “I feel good, I knew that I would now,” started to repeat over and over in his head. As it would the rest of the day. He felt good and the rest, as they say, is history.
Paulo Crispim
Paulo began mountain biking at the early age of 16, and soon his love for bicycles, road cycling, and mechanics were there. Almost a decade later, he decided to take the risk and become a bicycle mechanic, but he never stopped participating in granfondos and amateur races. He joined inGamba as a mechanic in 2019 and now he is also one of our guides.
THE TRIP AT A GLANCE
START LOCATION:
Venice
FINISH LOCATION:
Verona
TOTAL ELEVATION:
8,222m
TOTAL DISTANCE:
391km
DAYS RIDING:
6
GROUP SIZE:
10-14
LONGEST DAY:
Monte Baldo, 97km
BIGGEST CLIMBING DAY:
Monte Baldo, 2,223m