Granfondo Cycling Tours are intended for the intermediate to advanced recreational rider. Depending on the tour, some days can be quite challenging and require a good training background. Even so, less-experienced riders join our groups and have a wonderful time, provided they are comfortable descending the sometimes steep and winding roads. Many rides start and return to the same hotel, making shorter days always an option for anyone.

For our typical climbing tours in the Alps & Dolomites we recommend at a minimum to be able to climb at least one 5,000 ft pass and train preferably up to at least 100 miles per week prior to the tour. Our tours through Tuscany are more rolling terrain with less climbing. However we still recommend riding at least 100 miles per week prior to these tours as well.

For Granfondo events group riding skills and century rides are highly recommended but not required.

For those that have signed up for one of our tours you are more than welcome to contact one of our guides and professional coaches directly at www.cyclingscience.org for some basic training tips or a custom training plan designed specifically for your upcoming tour and individual fitness goals.