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The Pasta Times
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February 2010
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Dear friends,
 After an inspiring and engaging 2-day retreat in January, our
entire Ciclismo Team is pumped up and ready to roll for 2010. We
emerged refreshed and with many new ideas as well as solidifying
Ciclismo Classico's purpose and mission: To engage, inspire and
transform people of all ages and abilities to embrace cycling as a way
of life and as a means to experiencing personal growth and
fulfillment. We do this by offering the most magical, educational and
fun cultural experiences led by expert native guides in the world's
premier cycling destinations. At the retreat our team celebrated over
20 years of Italian expertise and cheered Ciclismo Classico's
dedication and passion for cycling as a lifestyle that perfectly
combines travel, health, fitness, and sustainability.
In a
challenging economic year, our team recognized and reaffirmed that our
invigorating vacations not only enhance our guest's health and make
their soul soar but that a Ciclismo Classico vacation experience is
more important now than every before. In a world
that is increasingly aware of environmental sustainability, health,
fitness and personal transformation, a bicycle tour with Ciclismo
Classico goes beyond the surface of a destination and gives each every
person an opportunity to experience passionate connections to people
and places.
Which leads me to February, the month of Amore. We
dedicate this Pasta Times to Pedaling Passion and how both our guests
and our Ciclismo guides experience this passion through tandem riding,
the ultimate expression of togetherness. We are also launching our
video contest and first ever Ciclismo Classico bicycle film festival by
inviting anyone who has dabbled with a video camera on a Ciclismo
Classico tour to share their creation. The winning filmmaker will be
awarded a FREE Ciclismo Classico trip! Finally, we feel compelled to do
what we can to help out in Haiti so for the month of February we will
be donating a portion of every tour to our neighbors that are in such
desperate need. If you are considering signing up for a Ciclismo tour,
this is the month to register for we will donate 5% of every February
deposit to Doctors Without Borders. Through cycling we can all make
our world a better place!
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Our Newsletter Gets a Makeover |
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Big Changes for the Pasta Times!
If you're accustomed to receiving the Pasta Times, you'll notice some
differences with this issue. This is just the tip of the iceberg! There
are lots more exciting changes to come in our newsletter (and to our
website - but that's a topic for another time!) Here are a few of the
big improvements that you'll notice over the coming weeks: The
main newsletter is now monthly, with lots of fun and informative
features about our guests, guides, destinations, and the stuff that -
as members of the greater Ciclismo community - we're all passionate
about We have a cleaner design, so the articles are more readable Most articles are summarized in the e-newsletter, with links to full stories on our website We
will supplement the monthly newsletter with weekly "quick release"
messages with reminders about upcoming events and promos, links, and a
feature on one of our trips
We'd love to hear what you think about these changes (and anything else, for that matter!). If you have any suggestions for articles, comments about the design, or any other thoughts, please contact andrew@ciclismoclassico.com.
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You Look Sweet Upon the Seat... |
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 ... of a Ciclismo Bicycle Built for Two!
Each year, our stable of Canondale tandems is increasingly popular
with our guests who prefer a bicycle built for two. We're pleased to
announce that for the 2010 season, we'll be introducing at least one
new tandem from Co-motion, one of the leading tandem companies in the
world. It will be a peppy performance bike, with 700c wheels and
dropped bars. We chose Co-motion because if it's stellar rep (which is
fueled by Ciclismo founder Lauren - her family loves theirs!), but also
because the Periscope line is incredibly adjustable to fit just about
any couple.
Since February is Valentine's month, we thought this
would be a great opportunity to share the perspectives of two couples
who love riding their tandems together. First we have Ciclismo alumni
Bob and Sandy Berg (who also shares her wonderful transformation story
here), then we have Ciclismo guides Beppe Salerno and Milena Bettocchi.
Click to read Sandy & Bob's interview
Click to read Milena & Beppe's interview
Click to read Sandy's Transformation story
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That's Amore! |
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Ciclismo's Most Romantic Tours
 Whether you've just fallen head over heels or spent a lifetime with
your soulmate, getting to spend quality time with your loved one on a
vacation is a profound pleasure. Sharing a wonderful adventure with one
of the most important people in your life is a revitalizing experience
and strengthens your relationship. From the cities you visit, to the
food you eat, and even the places you sleep; the perfect mix of all the
right ingredients in an active vacation will create long-lasting and
magical memories that won't be soon forgotten. Venice to Bologna,
Provence, and Piedmont: Land of Barolo & Truffles are three such
trips that represent the best in romantic cities, heavenly cuisine, and
charming accommodations.
Click to read full story
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Announcing the CC Video Contest & Film Festival |
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Become a star director AND win a free trip!
 Feelin' Fellini-esque? Got footage? Enter the Ciclismo Video Contest
& win a free Ciclismo Classico tour. Upload any video filmed on a
Ciclismo tour to YouTube by March 15th. The five videos with the most
YouTube views will be voted on by our panel of guests, guides, &
Ciclismo staff. The winner will travel free on a Ciclismo Classico More
Miles for Less tour in 2010 and three runners up will be awarded $500
in Ciclismo trip credit. All entrants will get a free CC jersey. A
selection of our favorite flics (and other classic cycling shorts) will
be shown at the First Annual Ciclismo Film Festival Party to be held in
late March at the Capitol Theatre in Arlington. If you'd like some inspiration, check out CiclismoClassico.tv! Click to read full story with complete instructions & rules |
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Making a Honeymoon Dream Come True |
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 Ciclismo's Gift Registry Helps Dan & Julie Start Their Marriage Right
If you've ever bought a wedding gift from a gift registry, you probably
know your way around the world of china patterns, flatware, and small
appliances. When Dan and Julie got engaged, they had a different idea -
they set their sights on their dream honeymoon: a trip to Italy with
Ciclismo Classico! They're the first couple to sign up with our new gift registry, so their friends and relatives can help send them
on the ultimate romantic getaway after they're married.
Click to read full story
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