Frequently Asked Questions
Is Avanti for me?
You don’t just ride. You train. You race. You know that any day on a bike is a good day.
Avanti tours are built for riders who live and breathe il ciclismo.
If you’re the kind of athlete who dreams about the routes you’ve only seen on TV, Alpe d’Huez, Stelvio, Mortirolo, Carrefour de l’Arbre, the Oude Kwaremont, our tours are for you. You don’t just want to ride them. You want to test yourself on roads that define cycling history.
But it isn’t only about the climbs.
Avanti is about camaraderie. About pushing through the hardest days together, because when the group’s energy is right, everyone rides stronger.
Growth comes from more than effort. It comes from showing up ready to ride to your limits, and from spending a week with people who live the same way.
If that’s you, you’re already one of us.
How difficult are the rides?
Our levels reflect fitness, comfort on varied terrain, and consistency, not race results or ego. See our rider levels page for the full breakdown.
What about Group Travel?
The best trips are the ones you take with your people. So bring them, and we’ll handle the rest.
Bring your group and you can make an Avanti trip your own. Take over one of our existing adventures, or tell us the destination you’ve always dreamed about and we’ll design the week around your group.
Traveling as a group doesn’t mean everyone has to be the same rider. Different legs, different ambitions, different definitions of a good day are all welcome. We plan the riding around the people actually coming, so your strongest rider is never bored and nobody’s dreading tomorrow.
You bring the crew. We take care of the routes, hotels, bikes, logistics, and the hundred details in between, so you get to enjoy the trip instead of running it.
To start, we just need to know where you’d love to ride, roughly when, how many riders, and what kind of riding your group enjoys. After that, we’ll build a proposal and figure out the rest together.
Your crew. Your week. None of the planning headache. View the full details.
Do I bring my own bike?
Bring your own bike, or rent one there. We’ll let you know.
Every tour is different. Some routes demand your personal setup. Others are better suited to a rental from one of our trusted local partners.
Before you book, read the details on your trip page. If you’re still not sure, contact us and we’ll tell you exactly what’s needed, so you’re dialed in and ready to ride.
What’s included?
- Stays: Hand-picked, locally rooted places to sleep. Ancient farmhouses, family-run guesthouses, chosen for both character and recovery.
- Bikes: High-quality rentals suited to the local terrain and your riding. Included on some tours, available on others. Your trip page says which.
- Meals: Locally sourced breakfast and dinner every day, built to fuel the riding and to taste like where you are.
- Support: Experienced bilingual guides, vehicle support, and the logistics handled before you arrive.
What’s not included?
- Airfare: Flights to and from the tour start and end points.
- Lunch and snacks: Lunches, and anything beyond the breakfast and dinner we provide.
- Alcohol: Some excursions include drinks. Otherwise you’ll be billed for your own after each meal.
- Spa and optional excursions: Anything not detailed in the tour itinerary.
- Guide gratuities: Tips for your guides and support staff are not included in the tour price.
- Bike rental on tours where it isn’t included. Your trip page says which.
How big are the groups?
Small by design, usually 7 to 15 riders. We keep it intimate so that everyone feels supported and the group dynamic stays strong. Each day builds a shared sense of accomplishment that defines the experience. The exact size for each trip is listed on that trip’s page.
Can I bring my partner?
It depends on the tour. Riding partners are always welcome as full participants.
Non-riding partners are a great fit on some tours, where there’s plenty to see and do nearby. Others are more remote and ride-focused.
Get in touch and we’ll walk you through what’s possible for the tour you’re looking at.
Can I create my own custom tour?
Absolutely. Tell us the destination and we’ll design the week around your group, whether that’s your team, your club, or a handful of friends. You can also take one of our existing tours and make it private.
Either way, we just need to know where you’d love to ride, roughly when, how many riders, and what kind of riding your group enjoys. See our group travel page for how it works.
Where will we stay?
Where we stay is part of the ride.
We’ve hand-picked every stop. Ancient farmhouses, family-run guesthouses, places with real character. The kind of spots that make you feel like you live there, not like you’re passing through.
They’re not just charming. They’re recovery-ready. Comfortable, quiet, and designed to support big days on the bike.
It’s the mix of culture, comfort, and performance that makes the difference.
What if your cancellation policy?
You can cancel within 14 days of booking for a full refund, provided your trip is more than 120 days away. After that, our cancellation schedule applies, and you can choose between paying a cancellation fee or taking future trip credit. Full details are on our booking policy page, and you’ll sign the same terms at checkout.