Hey I just found Patrick Bradys newest book at REI today. Patrick is an old friend and riding buddy that happens to also be a fantastic writer! There is even a picture in the book from a tour he was on with GranFondo Cycling Tours in Tuscany. Check it out on the link below. Patrick also is the owner of RKP (Red Kite Prayer) - which is quickly becoming one of the best blogs for road cyclists. check it out www.redkiteprayer.com Way to go...

When packing your bike for air travel, pay special attention to the derailleur hanger and derailleur. Unscrew both to avoid damage. Helpful article from Bicycling Magazine. http://bicycling.com/blogs/boulderreport/2012/01/16/the-perils-of-progress/?cm_mmc=Twitter-_-Bicycling-_-Content-Blog-_-carbon-dropoutsPerils of Bicycle Technology, Carbon Fiber, and More | Boulder Report | Bicycling.combicycling.comBikes are getting lighter; but when...

One of our guides, Mike, posted Maratona dles Dolomiti Part 2 on our blog. Have fun reading and if you've been to this amazing event, please share your favorite memory! http://gftours.com/blog/?p=418Maraton dles Dolomites part 2gftours.comI had hoped for years to get the opportunity to ride the Maratona. In 2008, I got the chance. To continue from my last blog, I was sitting at the start with riders as far as you can see. A TV...

50 Rides of a Lifetime. What is yours? http://www.bicycling.com/ride-maps/featured-rides/50-rides-lifetime?cm_mmc=Twitter-_-Bicycling-_-Content-Story-_-50-ridesBest Places to Ride a Bike | Bicycling Magazinewww.bicycling.comWe asked readers and staff to name their all-time favorite places to pedal. The result (in no particular order): classic destinations, must-do events, and two-wheeled adventures that should be on every cyclist's bucket...

What Cycling gifts did you get this year??? - Carrie

After a server move and some other kinks, our blog is up and running again. Head on over and read about Rich, one of our extraordinary guests this year! - CoreenClimbing Training When You Have No Mountainsgftours.comThere were a bunch of super climbers on tour with us this year. They came from Colorado, Idaho, Canada, and some had already put in some serious miles in the mountains of Europe before joining us on tour. One rider stood...

Holiday season in Italy! Piles of panettone and pandoro are everywhere in the markets. Which is your fave? - Coreen

Holiday season in Italy! Piles of panettone and pandoro are everywhere in the markets. Which is your fave? - Coreen

Who has cycling ornaments on their Christmas trees? Let's see them! Post your pics - Coreen

Who has cycling ornaments on their Christmas trees? Let's see them! Post your pics - Coreen