“It’s All About the People”

Why Choose Italy Bike Tours?

  • Family-owned and proudly made in Italy – rooted in local culture, with a permanent base on beautiful Lake Iseo.
  • Small, passionate team – not a corporate tour company, but a close-knit group of cycling pros and friendly guides.
  • Genuine local connections – benefit from our trusted network across Italy for a truly immersive experience.
  • Unmatched local knowledge – we know the roads, the towns, and the hidden gems that make a trip unforgettable.
  • Official Premium Tour Operator – Giro d’Italia, Strade Bianche, Il Lombardia and many more.
  • Ride iconic routes and secret treasures – from world-famous climbs to quiet backroads off the tourist track.
  • Top-tier off-bike experiences – boutique hotels, world-class restaurants, wine tastings, and cultural insights.
  • Bespoke and package tours available – whether you're after a classic tour or a custom adventure.
  • We love what we do – our passion fuels every ride, every itinerary, and every unforgettable moment.
  • High return rate – many of our guests come back year after year… and bringand bring their friends.
  • English-speaking, professional, and adaptable – we speak your language and tailor each experience to your needs.
  • At Italy Bike Tours, excellence comes as standard — and a great bottle of Chianti is just as important as the perfect climb.
 
 
 

CLive marshall

CEO & Founder

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: My wife's cooking!
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Sticky Fingers
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): Watching my children play sport
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: The Giro d'Italia
  • MY BIKE: Passoni
  • TOP TIP: Enjoy your ride, don't endure it.

alberto (alby)

Head Guide and Operations Manager

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: My Mum's ragù
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Coldplay
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): Walking in the mountains and skiing
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: The Best of the Alps and Dolomites
  • MY BIKE: 3T
  • TOP TIP: Bring the right clothes as the weather can change.

Matt (dusty)

Executive Officer & Co-founder

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: Thai Green Curry
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Pearl Jam
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): Bike mechanics, DIY, shooting and cricket
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: The Best of the Alps and Dolomites
  • MY BIKE: Canyon Ultimate - SRAM Red ETAP
  • TOP TIP: Always test ride your bike immediately after working on it!

Silvia

Accounts Manager

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: Crostate (jam tart) and all types of chocolate!
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Latino
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): Mountineering skiing, skiing, trekking with my dogs
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: Strade Bianche and Tuscany
  • MY BIKES: Bianchi and 3T gravel
  • TOP TIP: Explore and have fun!

Erica

Growth & Development Manager

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: My grandmother's ragu
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Jazz
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): Kite surfing and climbing mountains
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: Tuscany and Palio (new tour for 2025)
  • MY BIKE: 3T gravel bike
  • TOP TIP: Try the local cusine and look for where the locals eat.

Lucy

Office Manager

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: Gorgonzola (zola)
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Post Malone
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): Reading and studying Italian
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: Luxury Lakes and Vineyards
  • MY BIKE: 3T gravel
  • TOP TIP: Take a few emergency sweets in your back pocket!

john-lee (john boy)

Amazing Guide & Ex-Pro

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: Meat! BBQ
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Anything with a good beat
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): All extreme sports
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: The Best of the Alps and Dolomites
  • MY BIKE: 3T and Passoni
  • TOP TIP: Check the brakes! In Italy the rear brake is on the right.

Christian (savi)

Lead Guide

fausto (fost)

Lead Guide & Giro Expert

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: My risotto!
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Classic rock
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): Reading and hiking
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: Perfect Piemonte
  • MY BIKE: Custom Crisp Titanium
  • TOP TIP: Life’s better on a bike!

Nicolo (GAFFO)

Lead Guide & Giro Expert

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: My Grandmother's lasagne
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Italian rap
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): Cooking
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: Alps and Dolomites
  • MY BIKE: De Rosa
  • TOP TIP: Get you bike fitted correctly at the start and do a trial ride. Any problems ask your guide.

PAvEL

Lead Guide & Ex-Pro

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: My wife's cooking
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: 90's pop music
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): Renevating my house!
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: Strade Bianche and Tuscany
  • MY BIKES: Canyon from the Rio Olypic Games
  • TOP TIP: Have a good breakfast so you are ready for the ride.

Michela

New Business Manager

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: Seafood pasta
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: American pop
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): Shopping and cooking
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: Wellness on Two Wheels
  • MY BIKE: Alberto's Ebike
  • TOP TIP: Buy a souvenir to remember your trip.

Alessia (Ale)

Accounts & Coffee Maker

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: Pasta with tomato sauce
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Trap style
  • **HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING):**Cooking and relaxing with friends
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: Early Spring Sunshine
  • MY BIKE: Colnago
  • TOP TIP: Take lots of photos (when it's safe)!

AleX

GUIDE

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: Tiramisu
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: 80's music
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): Relaxing with Pavel
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: Giro d'Italia
  • MY BIKE: Colnago
  • TOP TIP: In the summer start riding early!

carlo

MTB Expert

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: Risotto and pizza
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Rock and hip hop
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): Kitesurfing on the lake and video games
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: The Best of the Alps and Dolomites
  • MY BIKE: Ghost enduro FRAMR5
  • TOP TIP: Don't forget to stretch!

IVAN

Guide

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: Pizzoccheri (a local pasta dish)
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Italian and British Pop music
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): I love travelling and hiking
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: The Best of the Alps and Dolomites
  • MY BIKE: Canyon Aeroad
  • TOP TIP: Smile, wear your helmet and enjoy the ride!

Davide

Mechanic

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: My grandmother's cooking
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Pop Music
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): Watching my cousin race!
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: Palio di Siena
  • MY BIKES: 3T gravel
  • TOP TIP: Take your time and enjoy your ride!

NICOLA

Mechanic & Driver

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: Brioche from my local bakery
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: 90's pop
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): Walking and cooking
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: Sublime Sicily with Savi
  • MY BIKE: Canondale
  • TOP TIP: Bring sunglasses and a swimming costume!

MATTEO

Guide

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: Pizza (true Italian)!
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Porcupine Tree
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): Stargazing
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: Giro d'Italia
  • MY BIKE: My old Piton
  • TOP TIP: Don't forget to look up! (Not when you are riding)

Josef

Domestic & Driver

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: Curry
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Alpini music
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): Playing cards, watching Atalanta with Clive
  • FAVOURITE TOUR:Giro d'Italia mountain stages
  • MY BIKE: My auntie's e-bike
  • TOP TIP: Never give up.

ANITA

Off-bike Guide

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: BBQ on Bondi Beach
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: 90's pop
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): Travelling, walking and spending time with my family
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: Luxury Lakes
  • MY BIKES: I've just started riding!
  • TOP TIP: Stop when you need a break!

Andrea (Garosio)

Guide & Ex-Pro

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: My mum's risotto
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: All Italian music
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): Cooking and running
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: Alps and Dolomites
  • MY BIKES: Colnago V4
  • TOP TIP: Prepare for the ride by eating and sleeping well.

Marco

Guide & Driver

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: Sushi
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Rap
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): Runing and skating
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: Luxury Tuscany with Fausto
  • MY BIKES: Scot Aspect 950
  • TOP TIP: Prepare for the ride by eating and sleeping well.

Lorrenzo

Guide

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: Ravioli
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: American pop
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): Relaxing with my friends
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: Alps and Dolomites with Alberto
  • MY BIKES: 3T Gravel
  • TOP TIP: Check the weather every day.

Matt (Rendell)

Guide and Story Teller

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: Maple syrup (with my porridge)
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Incomprehensible modern jazz
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): Reading and writing my next book
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: Strade Bianche and Tuscany
  • MY BIKE: Colnago V3
  • TOP TIP: Have fun!

angelo

Piaggio Driver

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: Pasta with ragù
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Vasco Rossi
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): Playing cards with my friends
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: Grand Alps Cycling Tour
  • MY BIKE: Scoot road bike
  • TOP TIP: Look for hand signals from your guides.

Giorgio

Guide

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: Casoncelli from my village
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Vasco Rossi
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): Walking in the mountains
  • FAVOURITE TOUR:Grand Alps Cycling Tour
  • MY BIKE: Colnago
  • TOP TIP: Practice changing gear on the flat.

NICOLA DEFINI

Photographer & Support

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: Risotto ai funghi
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Erina
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT TAKING PHOTOS): I love riding my bike
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: The Maratona Grandfondo Dolomites
  • MY BIKE: Merida
  • TOP TIP: Bring a world adaptor to charge your phone for photos on the ride.

STEFANo (PANE)

Social Media Manager & Photographer

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: Green beans

  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: All genres

  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT RIDING): Listening to music and snowboarding

  • FAVOURITE TOUR: Alps and Dolomites

  • MY BIKE: Specialized Sequoia

  • TOP TIP: Share your photos in HD mode

LORENZO (LOZZA)

Photographer & Designer

  • FAVOURITE FOOD: My Grandmother's tiramisu
  • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Italian and British Pop music
  • HOBBIES (WHEN NOT TAKING PHOTOS): I love riding and hiking
  • FAVOURITE TOUR: Grand Tour Alps
  • MY BIKE: Colnago
  • TOP TIP: Wear padded shorts even for short distances.