Meet Our Guides
Luca Negri
History Expert & Human GPSABOUT ME
I cycle because I enjoy being able to see and experience new places and amazing landscapes, which I can then share with others. I previously worked as an educator in a community called “Casa Don Guanella,” when they began their “AgriBike” project. It will be an eye-opening opportunity for the young people, and I am very proud to have been a part of it, especially since the Don Guanella cycling community took my passion for cycling to a new level. I'm a nationally certified MTB and road guide. I look forward to meeting you and showing you the amazing Lake Como that I’m lucky to call home! FAVORITE CLIMB
FAVORITE ROUTE
Road: Into the Wild MTB: Mt. San Primo from Bellagio FUEL FOOD
Tagliatelle with porcini mushrooms and a nice glass of vino rosso |
Casey Thompson
Culture & Gelato ExpertABOUT ME
I began road cycling in earnest at 17 to train for my first triathlon. I then began racing with my university cycling team and working at the best bike shop--two experiences that have helped shaped me as an athlete and as a person. After competing in triathlons for a few years, and completing the Ironman Zurich 2013, I realized that it was cycling that had captured my heart. As an American who lives near Lake Como, I see why it is a huge cycling hub. The variety of beautiful scenery, the perfect climate, and the welcoming cycling community are a dream come true for avid cyclists. I look forward to showing you around my new home in Northern Italy. I promise you, it’s a destination that you’ll want to return to. I’m also a Certified Personal Trainer and offer fitness training to guide you beyond the roads. FAVORITE CLIMB
Passo Agueglio (the descent even more than the climb!) FAVORITE ROUTE
FUEL food
Pistacchio & Dark Chocolate Gelato (Summer) Pan dei Morti (Autumn) And, of course, Fabio's pizza! |
Fabio Negri
Former Pro & Cycling ExpertABOUT ME
Ever since my father gave me a bike when I was 10 years old, I’ve never stopped turning the pedals! It’s a passion that’s only grown with time, getting stronger year by year, kilometer after kilometer. It started with my family, then with my friends, then to discover new places, and then I began racing, became a professional, and worked for pro teams. Today I ride for fun, well-being, family, and company! Thanks to cycling I’ve discovered every corner and hidden road along our wonderful Lake Como. Every climb, every turn, every pothole, every viewpoint, every trail! In my mind I call it MY lake 😊 I work in the cycling sector for my current job, in which I follow a famous pro team as a massage-therapist in various international competitions. I thank my bicycle, because with those two wheels, chain, and pedals, I breathe that sense of freedom that fills my heart and lungs every time I ride, that makes me feel great, and that makes me appreciate a simple “cappuccino and brioche” or a tasty, cold beer at the end of my ride! I can’t wait to ride with you on “my” lake! FAVORITE CLIMB
Cornizzolo! FAVORITE ROUTE
FUEL food
My homemade pizza and homebrewed beer! |
Laura Longoni
Super ClimberAbout me
I discovered the sport of cycling about 10 years ago, and it immediately gained the upper hand over the other sports that I used to do. I fell in love with the hard efforts made when climbing, the satisfaction of arriving to the peak or mountain pass at the top of the climb, and the great company that pedals every meter of the way with you…the bike that is! I love climbing; the switchbacks, the air becoming thinner the higher you go, and the amazing panoramic views! I got to know the Lake Como area, where I was born and where I still live today, thanks to cycling 😊 It’s the perfect place to ride…try it and you’ll see why! favorite climb
Colma di Sormano (not the Muro!) favorite route
Il Giro del Monte Barro fuel food
Pizza! |
The "Easy Riders"
About us
We are the locals, the original cyclists of the Brianza and Lake Como areas. Cycling is a lifetime sport for us, a shared hobby and pastime. We may be retired folks, but just ask the young guides above...we are still really strong! We can set the pace on the road and in the forest with our mountain-bikes. We look forward to giving you the authentic cycling experience on our roads...we can guarantee you a good time! A presto! -Elio, Mario, Gianni, & Enrico favorite climb
Onno favorite route
Fuel food
We eat anything put on the table, sometimes even the table. |
Filippo Soprani
About me
I started to ride a MTB about 15 years ago after recovery from knee injury. Ever since then, I never stopped. I started to ride my Road bike about 6 years ago and now do both. When I was a kid I used to hate riding bikes and I only started to ride as my surgeon told me I needed to develop and keep good leg muscles in order not to brake my knee again while snowskiing. Since I really love to spend time in the woods and in the open, I started to really enjoy riding as a way of life. I realized that the world is a different place seen from a bike. The slow speed gives you more time to observe and sink in images and details otherwise never noticed. I rode twice the Santiago path on my road bike and absolutely loved it. I really like to ride with friends, so I have created a couple of riding groups (MTB and Road) so that I never have to ride alone! favorite climb
Guello - Terrabiotta on the MTB favorite route
Bellagio - Ghisallino Fuel food
walnuts and fusilli all'arrabbiata |
Marta Binda
About me
I’m Marta and I’m also a very passionate cyclist! I dedicate my free time to riding my bike, along the wonderful routes and roads of my home, the beautiful Lake Como. When I’m climbing I’m in my happy place! My favorite climb is made up of 48 switchbacks that weaves its way up the mountain from Trafoi to the Stelvio Pass! For me, the best thing after a bike ride, is refueling by eating any of the delicious dishes served in my family restaurant. My motto is “believe in yourself, always believe in yourself." favorite climb
Passo dello Stelvio favorite route
My favorite loop: Onno, Muro di Sormano, Bellagio...Ghisallo! Fuel food
Risotto con verdure |
