Here’s a question for you: what does your perfect cycling week look like? Don’t feel pressured to answer straight away – it’s a big question after all, and worth taking your time over. inGamba certainly knows that, and yet felt this simple question – ‘What would a cyclist’s perfect week look like?’ – was the obvious starting point for a company committed to providing cycling tour experiences as demanding as they are enjoyable, and as rewarding as they are authentic.
The answer, of course, will be different for every cyclist, yet there will be certain things everyone’s perfect getaway will have in common: an iconic cycling destination offering superb riding opportunities on the bike and immersive cultural experiences off it; the chance to forge genuine connections and create lasting memories; and the guarantee of high-quality equipment and professional support from experts with real local knowledge and a true love of cycling. And that’s exactly what inGamba’s tours offer: the ideal blend of high-performance cycling and luxury travel.
The very best destinations
inGamba offers tours in some of the world’s best-loved cycling locations. You can partake in a feast of incredible landscapes on a white roads gravel adventure in Tuscany, or head further north in Italy to the historically charged slopes of the Dolomites, in many ways the beating heart of cycling.
You can head to Spain to soak up the year-round sunshine and thrilling climbs and descents of the breaktaking cycling paradise of Calpe or the wonderful riding to be had in the pros’ playground of Catalonia.
Then there’s France, where you can take in the unique experience of Paris-Roubaix in the north or head south for a once-in-a-lifetime blend of unforgettable cycling with regional cuisine and wine in Provence.
And that’s not to mention Portugal, Belgium and the Netherlands; Croatia, the Azores, Arizona – the full list of tours inGamba offers is like the ultimate bucket list of dream cycling getaways.
Rest assured, though: these locations aren’t being offered simply because they’re well-known riding hotspots: in each case, they are places the inGamba team has chosen with confidence, because they are places they have personally lived, trained and raced in.
And in the unlikely event that there isn’t an inGamba tour that captures your imagination, the inGamba team is happy to work with you on turning your idea for a custom or private trip into a reality.
A world-class cycling experience
While inGamba’s trips promise a travel experience to rival any luxury getaway, at their heart they are of course intended to be a celebration of cycling. Whichever inGamba tour you choose, you’re guaranteed all the detail and focus on performance you’d get as part of a World Tour team.
inGamba’s list of official partners includes Pinarello, SRAM, ZIPP, Q36.5, Vittoria, Prologo, Enervit, Elite, World Bicycle Relief and Giro, each of them selected to ensure the very highest level of support and performance to accompany every pedal stroke you take. Only the best is good enough.
This starts with top-of-the-line equipment, including the latest generation Pinarello Dogma F bikes with SRAM Red AXS groupset, fitted with pre-programmed Garmin bike computers. You’ll also be outfitted with a full range of luxury Q36.5 kit, which will be laundered each day.
While you’re on the bike you’ll have a minimum of two guides riding with you, along with at least one support car driven by professional mechanics ready to provide mechanical aid such as swapping a wheel should you get a flat. You will also be supported by inGamba’s team of soigneurs on the trip, who will take care of your fuelling, hydration and recovery needs.
And while inGamba is proud of having accomplished former pros such as Eros Poli and Sergio Paulinho among its ride guides, rest assured – the point isn’t to race, the point is to have fun and immerse yourself in everything that each beautiful destination has to offer. With inGamba’s full team of support cars and guides, there will always be someone to ride with you, no matter how serious you are about pushing yourself while on the bike.
The inGamba difference
inGamba may initially have been inspired by trying to answer a simple question, but the journey in searching for that answer has built more than just a cycling tour company. By aiming for the standard of creating ‘the perfect cycling week’, the company has created tours that not only target the most passionate of cyclists but then exceed their expectations and leave them with memories to last a lifetime.
The classic Chianti Classico trip in Italy, for instance, was highlighted as ‘the ultimate way to see Tuscany on two wheels’ by the Sunday Times. And inGamba’s testimonials page is a rich tribute to the unrivalled experiences countless guests have enjoyed from its world-class cycling trips.
The emphasis on local knowledge, high-end performance, and genuine connections sets inGamba apart in the world of cycling travel. Click here to book your perfect cycling trip today with inGamba, make sure to sign up to the inGamba newsletter, and feel free to get in touch with the team directly with any questions you might have.
