Cinghiale News

2008 TRIPS ARE POSTED

’07 was a great year of riding for all of the Cinghiale clan, guides and clients alike. ’08 will repeat our Dolomite climbing pig out, revisit the Cooking trip, extend to new territory in the Barolo area, and have two all-fun, all-the-time private trips in our favorite corners of Tuscany. The dollar is tanking but we are partying like it’s 1999!!

We hit organic oil!!!!

Olive that is, extra virgin Tuscan tea, from the depth’s of Monte Amiata’s flanks. $160 for a 5-liter tin, give Jeb a shout at info@extravirginoilco.com for your share. Granny says for 15 bucks it ships well too.

Dolomiti Epic


Dull, dull, dull…terribly dull scenery on the Stelvia pass

The Dolomite trip was a (very!) high point of our season, and we can’t wait to get back next year.

To be considered for this trip, please BE SUPERFIT and dead honest with yourself (and us) about your fitness and your ability to train for this ride. We love you and we want you to have fun as you know, but this is a seriously tough trip, folks and you must be prepared. Scared yet? Good! It's going to be epic.

Private Trips


Urban sprawl on Elba

Private party doesn’t mean your least favorite aunt will be there. Friends of the Koberts will be in hog heaven in Chianti, while the Osterman group will soak up the Mediterrenean beauty of Elba and the small town Tuscan pleasures of Castagneto.

You can have a private party too! Contact us about 2009. All you need is 8-10 days to spare and 26 or more adventurous friends.

 

The Ideal Travel Bike


Kevin Patrick's Hampsten SBTi competes with the scenery on the Corsica 2005 tour. Look for Kevin blazing up mountains on the Dolomiti Epic!

Need the perfect custom bike for your trip? This is still our favorite.
Talk to Steve at Hampsten Cycles about the Hampsten Strada Bianca.

Available in steel or titanium, this versatile beauty can be built as an S&S-coupled travel bike, shown here.

2008 Dates

Sun May 25 - Mon June 2

Giro Celebration Ride
Explore the Barolo wine region and dip into the Alps while helping Andy celebrate the 20th Anniversary of his Giro d'Italia win. You can't lose…
Sat June 14 - Sat June 21

Joel Kobert-in-Chianti Tour
Join us in the heart of Tuscany for a fantastic week of exploring Chianti’s culture. Home cooked food, home grown wines, and plenty of roads you will want to bring home.

Fri Aug 29 - Sat Sept 6 

Dolomiti Summit Fest
Be just afraid enough...and know that none of your fitness will go to waste in Europe’s most scenic mountains. Unforgettable!
Sat. Sept 13 - Sun Sept 21

Cooking & Cycling
Our perennial favorite. Food, mmm. Bikes, good.
Thurs. Sept 25 - Fri. Oct 3
 

Osterman Elba & Tuscany Tour
Join Michael and Michelle on the sunny Mediterranean island and coast for stellar riding, seafood, swimming, hiking, and beaches.