BikesPlus Travel

30/06/2026

Meet tour leader Antonio Laforgia! Based in Florence and guiding across Italy for years, he is one of the local experts who helps turn a great route into a great experience.

In our latest blog, get to know the person behind the bike tour—his favorite regions (from Tuscany to the Dolomites), what he loves about guiding, and what guests can expect on tour.

He’ll be leading our Bike Across Tuscany tour this September—the perfect time ride one of our most popular itineraries.

👉 Meet Tour Leader Antonio Laforgia:

Some of our guided bike tours in Italy are shaped just as much by the routes as by the people leading them. Antonio Laforgia is one of those guides—someone who combines deep local knowledge with a calm, thoughtful approach, and a real passion for sharing Italy by bike. Based in Florence, in the he...

23/06/2026

Memories that last a lifetime... we loved this feedback from recent traveler Anne!

"An incredible time full of history, culture, art, natural beauty, locally sourced food and wine. Bikes Plus is an A+ organization offering well planned experiences. Every hotel was clean and friendly and happy to receive us. Bikes Plus was easy to communicate with and tailored our trip just to our liking. I felt all the costs were discussed upfront and very reasonable. Thank you Bikes Plus for giving us a memory for life.”

Thank you Anne for your testimonial and photos of your self-guided adventure on our Venice to Florence tour!

https://bikesplus.travel/tour/bike-self-guided/italy/discover-italys-art-cities-cycling-from-venice-to-florence/

19/06/2026

2027 cycling jerseys are available for sale! We loved the design so much that we decided to offer a small batch of next year's jerseys now – get yours soon while supplies last (or wait until next year)!

Projected by local bike wear designer Gabriele Renova, near our base of operations in Faenza, and made in Italy by Parentini, we are thrilled to introduce our 2027 cycling jerseys! Featuring the typical landscapes of the Tuscan hills and the Dolomites, we hope the design captures the essence of disc...

12/06/2026

Photos from the road - straight from the saddle, captured by guests on their bike tours!!

Following an ancient pilgrimage route to Rome, our Venice to Florence itinerary stops at the medieval Pomposa Abbey—just one of the many enchanting places discovered by this couple on their recent self-guided bike adventure.

https://bikesplus.travel/tour/bike-self-guided/italy/cycling-italys-art-cities-from-venice-to-florence/

03/06/2026

What should your next cycling holiday in Europe look like? Hint, hint 😉- take a look at the photo below, captured this month in the scenic hills of southern Tuscany by happy guests on our Cortona to Siena self-guided tour!

✅ Scenic rides
✅ Amazing food
✅ Authentic local experiences

A perfect Italian cycling vacation! Discover more on our website: https://bikesplus.travel/tour/bike-self-guided/italy/postcard-southern-tuscany-cycling-cortona-to-siena/

12/05/2026

Something new just rolled out! After years of leading guided tours in Italy's Piedmont, we've finally launched a self-guided version! Scenic Piedmont – Cycling Italy’s Food and Wine Paradise pairs exquisite cycling routes with renowned cuisine and exceptional wines. As with all our self-guided tours, we handle all the details, so you can enjoy the freedom of riding at your own pace, through one of Italy’s most rewarding regions.

https://bikesplus.travel/tour/bike-self-guided/italy/scenic-piedmont-cycling-italy-food-wine-paradise/

19/03/2026

Meet our tour leaders! This month, we shine the spotlight on Augusto Duarte. Storyteller, adventurer, world traveler, his energy and love for the territory help make a trip with him a cherished experience.

Read the full blog in our website - and if you've traveled with Augusto, share your favorite memory below!

https://bikesplus.travel/news-stories/meet-tour-leader-augusto-duarte/

20/02/2026

Our guests say it best! We met up in Verona with frequent travelers Karen and Ed, who beautifully describe why they prefer our self-guided tours - year after year, trip after trip - as their preferred way to discover Italy by bike. Don't miss it.

Self-guided tour customer testimonial - meet the Connollys!