TRAVEL WITH A SPECIALIST: THE VELO CLASSIC
ADVANTAGE
I believe Velo Classic Tours can be summarized in one word-Personalized. Understanding personalities and preferences is important when establishing a successful relationship to provide the best possible environment to travel in. This is what we set out to do with each guest who joins us-we focus on your riding habits and fitness level, dietary restrictions and preferences, past travel experiences and most importantly, the main reasons you are interested in joining us. You are unique, so why compromise simply because you've chosen to travel with a group? We establish a comfortable group dynamic that enables everyone to remain an individual We believe our success is providing an individualized experience for everyone.
2010 WORLD CLASS CYCLING VACATIONS
THE SPRING CLASSICS I: The Cobbles
Every April, the best cyclists in the world descend on Belgium and Northern France for the greatest single day races on the calendar. Riding these race courses provides new found appreciation for the difficulty of the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix. read more
THE SPRING CLASSICS II: The Ardennes
Moving from the cobbles and bergs of Flanders, the second half of the best month of bike racing plays out across the southern tip of Holland and into the deep forests of the Ardennes for the Amstel Gold Race, La Flèche-Wallonne and Liège-Bastogne-Liège. read more
THE SPRING CLASSICS: La Primavera
While the traditional opening act to the Northern Classics begins with Het Volk in Belgium, the beginning of Spring is always celebrated with the longest, and for the Italians the most prestigious, classic of them all, Milan-San Remo. read more
LEGENDS OF TUSCANY: l'Eroica,
Il Giro d'Italia & Gino Bartali
Past meets present as we ride the historic strade bianche, pay homage to Tuscany's most beloved cyclist, and enjoy the excitement of Italy's Grand Tour. read more.
IL GIRO D’ITALIA: The Final Stages
The Passo di Gavia and the Passo di Mortirolo are synonymous with the Giro d’Italia and the final stages will decide the winner. Awe-inspiring beauty? Yes. Challenging cycling? Yes. Grand Tour panache, Italian style? Of course. Read more.
THE FRENCH ALPS: The Dauphiné- Libéré & The Megève-Mont Blanc Classic
An Outside Magazine Trip of the Year selection in 2006, this trip conquers the legendary passes of the Alps, with exciting race viewing, all against a stunning backdrop of France's most beautiful mountains. read more
THE BEST OF THE DOLOMITES
Stelvio. Gavia. Mortirolo. Marmolada. Pordoi. Sella. Gardena. Erbe. Giau. Falzarego. The most historic, scenic, and challenging climbs of the Italian Alps are linked together in our version of cycling what we consider to be the most beautiful mountain range in Europe. read more
THE BASQUE COUNTRY: Cycling through the culinary heart of Europe
Outside Magazine's 2008 Trip of the Year graciously rewards our experience in traveling to this region. When first run in 2001, it was the first of its kind to this enchanting region of magnificently colored mountains of the Western Pyrenees. read more
PROVENCE: Les Routes du Ventoux
Mont Ventoux is the centerpiece of cycling in the Vaucluse region of Provence, both figuratively and metaphorically. There are many reasons to enjoy the riding in Provence, yet no trip is complete without an assault on the Géant du Provence. And for those who have climbed it. read more
IL GIRO DELLA TOSCANA: l'Eroica
Eroica is Italian for heroic. There are many elements that make for a memorable day on the bike: the weather, the roads, your riding companions. The Eroica Gran Fondo takes place on the gravel roads, or strade bianche, of the Chianti region, that recalls the heroic days of cycling. read more
THE FALL CLASSICS: Lake Como and
Il Giro di Lombardia
The traditional encore to the World Championships, the Giro di Lombardia is unmatched in its scenery, and is highlighted by the historic Madonna del Ghisallo. This is the heart of cycling lore in Italy. read more
