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TOBIAS
Co-Founder,
Logistics & Tour Planning |
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Tobias not only guides trips but also is the
head of all logistics and tour planning and the
co-founder of Granfondo Cycling Tours. Having
given up his career in mechanical engineering,
he now focuses on guiding tours, route planning
and logistics. As an avid cyclist, Tobias
continues to ride year-round and still races
semi-professionally as a USCF category 2 racer.
Tour guiding and trip logistics began in 1994
with mountaineering expeditions to various parts
of the world. European bike touring began in
1999. Since, Tobias has logged thousands of
miles in Italy, Switzerland, France and Greece.
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"What I enjoy most is guiding others and sharing
the wonderful experiences that cycling can
offer."
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CARRIE
Co-Founder,
Activities Leader & Office Manager |
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Carrie is the co-founder of Granfondo Cycling
Tours and is the activities leader and office
manager. She spends most of her time on tour
coordinating day-to-day events and planning our
additional activities throughout the trips. In
addition, she provides support during the rides,
driving the follow van and handing out food and
water along the routes. On days when she is not
needed for van support, she loves riding with
the group or enjoying other activities with the
non-riders. She manages the office, coordinating
hotel reservations, finances and customer
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Gaetano has been actively involved in almost every aspect
of cycling for many years. He currently sponsor two race teams, one an amateur team and the
other a junior team. Gaetano love the sport of cycling and
everything about it.
"I look forward to guiding the tour and all that
I will be able to bring to the trip." |
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Sean is a professional cycling coach living in San
Diego, California, and works with riders of all different abilities.
He has enjoyed cycling
for a dozen years now and raced mountain, road, and track events
for over half of that. He is currently coaching the San Diego State University cycling team and
is active with the local cycling club and junior riders, as well as the San Diego Velodrome
Association.
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"The favorite part of my job is seeing others
enjoy the sport as much as I do. I look forward
to helping you get the most out of your cycling
experience."
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Local Guides |
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Everyone loves Massimo! His joy of life and
enthusiasm are contagious. Massimo is a
professional cycling guide in the summer and an
Alpine hiking guide in the winter months. He
also teaches a cycling physical education course
in the local school. In 1996 Massimo participated in the Mountain Bike World Championships in Vail Colorado representing Italy. Massimo is a constant source of encouragement and his favorite word is …”Fantastico!” |
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Anna currently races professionally and regularly
participates in the Giro, the Tour and the Vuelta. Anna still enjoys touring and getting
plenty of base miles with our groups. Anna's racing schedule keeps her busy, but when she
has some free time it's nice to have her with us.
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Roberto was a former professional cyclist for four years with the
Italian team, Amore E Vita, Roby currently works both in Italy and the USA with Rich Hincapie,
manufacturing cycling apparel for Hincapie Sports.
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