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Sancho Da Cruz

About

Sancho had a late start to cycling, but he has been very passionate about bikes ever since. His love for the sport even made him change career paths to race professionally — until, oh, the pandemic. Covid saw him go back to school; he became one of our guides after interviewing João for his masters final thesis on Active Tourism. Today, he is more than happy to share his passion for the sport with you, helping you on and off the bike, whether your goal is to go full gas or simply take it easy and make the most of the scenery.

Activities

Tuscan Gravel Tour (2025)

Florence, Italy

Riders have been grinding gravel in Tuscany long before it became fashionable elsewhere. The region’s dusty backroads give an alternative view on this beautiful part of the world, and offer an enchanting glimpse into cycling’s golden age, when most bike races were run on unpaved roads and Fausto Coppi and Gino Bartali were Europe’s biggest sporting superstars.

The famous Strade Bianche weave through the Tuscan countryside unnoticed by most travelers, but they’re treasured by those in the know. There are undulating swathes of ochre and olive in every direction, crumbling stone walls and cypress-lined narrow strips of powdery gravel, climbs that bake in the sun, exposed hilltops, and twisting descents through vineyards. In short, they’re the best way to explore this part of the Bel Paese.

We’ve called Chianti home for years and this trip combines the very best gravel roads we know with some of our all-time favorite routes in Tuscany, giving you the best of both worlds in one truly unforgettable package.

Seasonality

Mar-Apr

Historic Dão Tour (2025)

Porto, Portugal

Experience the charm of Portugal’s historic Dão wine region with inGamba! Nestled between the famous Douro wine region to the north, Bairrada to the west, and Beira Interior to the east, Dão boasts a rich wine-making heritage dating back to 1908.

Following Portugal’s EU membership, this mountainous region underwent a transformation, transitioning from tannic, unremarkable wines to producing some of the country’s most exquisite, characterful reds. Officially designated as a DOC wine region in 1990,

Dão now showcases its elegant, mineral-rich red wines, reflecting the region’s unique terroir and history. Named after the river that winds through its picturesque landscape, Dão is also home to the stunning city of Viseu, adding to the allure of this captivating region. Discover the heart of Portugal in this historically rich area, brimming with charming villages, mouthwatering gastronomy, and warm, welcoming hospitality.

Seasonality

Sep

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