September 17, 2009
Volume 2 | Issue 18
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EXCLUSIVE: Vietnam for Families this Winter
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Exclusively for 2009, Ciclismo Classico will be running a very special family departure of our popular Vietnam trip.
Take your kids on a vacation this winter they'll never forget. It's guaranteed to be full of exciting activities everyone can enjoy!
December 28, 2009 - January 7, 2010
Adults: $4,295
8-16 years less 15%
4-7 years less 25%
up to 3 year $750
Click here for more information or to request a detailed itinerary.
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People are Talking...
The 2010 Ciclismo Classico Catalog has Landed!
The 21st Edition
of the Ciclismo Classico brochure was mailed last week and should be arriving
in your mailbox. Call or email us
today if you did not receive it yet: 1.800.866.7314 / info@ciclismoclassico.com.
The brochure is more than a listing of our
current tours, each year it tells the Ciclismo Story and shares why we love
bicycle travel. In our attempt to save paper, we print and mail only one annual
brochure so when it arrives please save it or pass it on to a friend.
The Cover:
We launched a Photo Contest
this past spring and had dozens of entries that we have posted on our CC
Facebook Fan Page. The winner is actually a unique photoshop collaboration!
Massimo DeLaurentis took the group picture with Jim Mongillo's camera and
Lauren Hefferon took the background and sunflower shot. Our design magicians
put it all together into a seamless Ciclismo Moment!
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Highlights of This Year's Catalog and Why It's a Keeper
 The Theme: The theme of this year's catalog is Going Green
with Bicycle Travel. Throughout the catalog we listed bicycle travel statistics provided by
our friends at Bikes Belong.
The Mood: Sunflower Fields Forever. Inspired by The Beatles,
we make the connection between bicycle travel, music, personal transformation
and having fun
Meet the Ciclismo Guides: We know they are the greatest guides in the world but how do we
show it? Italians play an
important role in world history and culture; with their music, art, ideas and
politics they have made the world a better place. Similarly our guides have
made Ciclismo Classico the small, passionate and great company that it is
today; they are our stars and our 2010 guide page is a tribute and testimony to
their greatness. Be a CC fan on
Facebook and get a free poster of this page.
Perfect Ride for Every
Pedaler: People sometimes say, oh
your tours are for more hard core riders.
While we do have some of the best advanced bike tours in the world we do
have lots of beginner tours. We
are passionate about the bicycling and hope to make every cyclist the best they
can be through our daily clinics and legendary one-on-one coaching.
Innovations and Creations:
Here are some of our new and
improved tours for 2010.
 Colavita Olive Harvest: Deliciously sold out in 2009 and going fast for
2010. Sign up by the end of September and get a FREE Colavita Gift Basket
Easy Pedaling in Puglia: from the Ciclismo Creators who launched the
industry's first Puglia bike tour in 1992.
Norway: Lovely Lofoten & Classic Fjords: Lauren's can't
stop talking about her new favorite destination. Put this on your list of top
ten places to bike in the world
Greece to Italy: Now talk about a tour that goes back in time. We
surveyed our guests and this tour idea was at the top of their list.
More Miles for Less: Another huge hit in 2009! 6-day tours focused on
riding and cuisine, with more simple accommodations
Mini Tours: 6-day Taste of our Classic Crowd pleasers. A great
way to save time and money and still enjoy an amazing Ciclismo experience
Biking Beyond Borders: Inspired by Italy---The Worlds Best Place to
Bicycle-- comes our Ciclismo Mission: "To seek out and share the World's Finest
Cycling Roads" comes alive on this series of the World's Best Rides
Our Classic Signature
Tours
Here are the tours that our
guests, the press and our guides have loved and ridden over the past 20 years:
Bike Across Italy (Since
1990): Timeless. Perfected. Award-winning. An Italian hilltown
bicycle tour that cannot be beat for history, food and culture.
Tuscany & the Island of Elba and Assaggio Toscana (Since 1989): Lauren launched the company in 1989
based on her love of the Tuscan roads used in this tour
La Bella Puglia (Since
1992): Ciclismo had tours here long
before it hit the covers of Gourmet Magazine.
 Venice to Bologna (Since
1993): A super easy tour that
connects two of the world's most charming cities.
Piedmont (Since 1992): The Land of Barolo and Truffles. The majority of our
guide team are "Piemontese" so you know you'll get the most intimate tour of
this famous gourmand's kingdom.
Grand Tour d'Italia ( Since
1995): The perfect tour for
advanced Riders that want to the best of 6 Italian regions in 15 days.
La Bella Sicilia (Since
1992): Explore Sicily with Ciclismo's
own, Paolo Nicolosi, aka, the King of Sicily. You have not seen the world's
beloved island until you've seen it with Paolo.
Swept Away in Sardegna
(Since 1994): An LH favorite! If you
covet daily swims in the deep blue sea, descents through stunning mountain
landscape and smooth quiet roads like Lauren does, you must experience Sardegna
with local expert Simone Scalas.
The Tuscan Fantasy (Since 1997): Lauren developed and led this tour when
her own little fantasy (first child Lorenzo) came along. Based at the Hefferon/Rugiero Home Away
from Home: La
Fattoria Degli Usignoli this tour is not only great for active families but
if you are looking for perfect destination for your next family reunion or
company retreat email Lauren and she will share every detail about this
magnificent place: lauren@ciclismoclassico.com
The Early Signup Savings Program: You won't find a better deal
anywhere that allows our biggest fans to save up to $2,266 per couple.
Ciclismo Cares: Through dedicating its time and donation Ciclismo
Classico regularly supports the following organizations: Cycle Kids,
Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition, Sustainable Business Network, Safe Routes to School, Best Buddies International, Social Venture Network, Bikes Belong Coalition and the Pan Mass Challenge.
For the third year is
partnering with the Pan Massachusetts Challenge (The PMC) and will host The PMC Tuscany, a seven-day tour of our
favorite Tuscan roads that culminates with a two-day, 150 miles to the
Mediterranean Sea. New for 2010 is our PMC training ride (ideal of PMCer and
their families) based at the
Fattoria Degli Usignoli: 7/25-8/1.
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