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19 Apr 2026
25 Apr 2026
SPECIAL EDITION: Tuscany Photography Week
Hosted with award-winning photographer James Startt
19 Apr 2026
25 Apr 2026
Tuscany Photography Week
ABOUT THIS TRIP
When it comes to photographing cycling, few people are more accomplished than our creative director James Startt. A two-time winner of the World Sports Photography Awards and a veteran of 36 Tours de France, James has fallen in love with Lecchi and thought it the perfect place to host a week of riding and photography.
“Even though Lecchi is where it all started for inGamba, for me it remains one of the true gems on our calendar,” James explains. “I thought it would be the perfect place to host a week of cycling and photography.”
James—who has photographed everyone from Greg LeMond to Tadej Pogacar—will recount anecdotes from his storied career throughout the week while discussing the craft of cycling photography. “If I had not become a cycling photographer, I would most definitely have pursued a career as a photography teacher. We’ve got the bikes, so bring your cameras and we will have a great week of riding and picture taking.”
Riding in Chianti is characterized by sweeping panoramas, perfect tarmac, challenging climbs and thrilling descents. Over six days, you’ll progress from an easy warm-up spin through the countryside to increasingly demanding terrain—from the rolling hills around Castellina to the week’s most challenging climbing day through Dudda. A leisurely coffee ride to historic Volpaia, a visit to the medieval castle of Monteluco, and a spectacular final ride through the clay-colored landscapes of Crete Senesi round out your journey. Each ride offers unique photographic opportunities set against some of Italy’s most beautiful countryside.
To celebrate this first edition of Photography Week, each participant will receive a full print of James’ award-winning photography.
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
Hotel Departure: 08:30am
To celebrate this first edition of Photography Week, each participant will receive a signed limited-edition exhibition quality print of one of the following five images James has selected.
“In recent years, my favorite images have been those of my cycling landscapes. Be it on the races or on an inGamba trip, these images really speak to me for their ability to capture the beauty and magnitude of our sport.”
Each limited-edition image (1-10) will be overseen by James, in collaboration with the master printers of Atelier Boba in Paris. This is where James prints all of his exhibition prints. The images are printed on the highest quality archival paper, and measure 55cm X 60cm, including the offset border that James prefers (a value of 600 Euros).
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.”
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:
6,051m
TOTAL DISTANCE:
314km
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.
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Our Features
IN THE PRESS
We are proud to have been featured in some of the world’s finest publications.
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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