Our Guides

Our vision is to share a passion for cycling and travel with our clients who will be lead on exquisite tours they will treasure for a lifetime

1. Creating life-long memories
   
2. Share your passion for cycling
   
3. Experience the most awe inspiring scenery and wonderful cultural experiences

Kevin Ford

Kevin Ford is the cycling coordinator at Cadence Tours. Kevin has been associated with cycling in some form for most of his life. As a child he rode everywhere, as an adult he rode to work and also competed in triathlons. It was not long before he was chosen to represent Australia at the World Championships and then went to race at the Hawaiian ironman Triathlon. A career in the cycling industry beckoned and it
opened up many doors for him in Europe. With frequent trips to Italy, he started racing over there and merged his two passions of travelling and cycling which now enables him to offer our clients an unforgettable experience with his extensive local knowledge. Kev's favourite destination is Bassano del Grappa in the Veneto region of Italy. "Bassano is a beautiful walled town, ancient with modern amentities and located at the foothills of the Dolomite mountain range - cycling nirvana. Best of all, you only ever hear Italian being spoken and the regional cuisine is superb".

RUDI WEBER

Born in Germany but for many years he has lived in Italy. He was a natural (read - loved hard work) on the bike and soon got into racing. His career started initially as an amateur including the big events in Australia however, the life of the Pros soon beckoned. In the 9 years he raced as a pro he race for mostly American teams based in Europe. His palmares includes 3x Giro D'Italia, Paris Roubaix, Tour du
Suisse, the Belgian classics and many, many more. Having raced in Australia and for American teams his language skills grew to include German, Italian, English and French. When he retired he ran a bike shop for a few years before moving to his new home of Italy. He loves his 'Ligurian' lifestyle and the local food and never ceases to impart his love for all this and more. Watch out for his sense of humour though - it's
razor sharp.

GRANT RICE

Grant is the owner of Richmond Cyclery in Richmond about 2 kms from the centre of Melbourne. Grant started life on the bike as a 9 year old and his talent was spotted early on. His racing career spans 17 years and includes World Champs and Olympics representing Australia. His mates say his greatest claim to fame is beating Lance Armstrong in the Olympics but he will tell you his wife and family easily tops
any achievements gained on the bike.

Whilst not too serious with the training now he is still very capable and looks like the bike is part of him. He has an easy going style that many guests appreciate and his knowledge of, and friends in the professional peloton, just add to the package.

PAUL MCMASTER

Paul has been a keen cyclist since taking up the sport of Triathlon eight years ago. After a successful football career, Paul was keen to maintain his fitness through sport. He has participated in several cycling and other tours of Italy. Paul is a key in ensuring tours run smoothly behind the scenes.

 

DOMENICO TOTO

Domenico grew up in Southern Italy in the Irpinia region of Campagne. He attended University in Naples for 6 years and has travelled extensively in Italy & Europe. He has also lived in Australia for a year and has taught Italian in language centres in Australia. His added talents include playing the piano accordian, Italian dance, culture, extensive knowledge of Italian food & valuable knowledge of his country. Domenico's knowledge of Southern Italian is a remarkable addition to our tours.

KRISTIN MCMASTER

Kristin is a passionate walker & traveller. She is a qualified Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & has completed extensive walks & touring throughout Southern Italy. With her extensive background in tour leading, travelling & mounting knowledge of Italy, her aim is to ensure tours run smoothly & that client expectations are surpassed. "I have had some amazing experiences and encounters on my walks through Italy. I love sharing these experiences with our guests".

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU:

Quality accommodation - hotels and B&Bs

High quality personal client services - first points of contact are from guides; meetings held regularly to ensure your needs are met; we tailor to your personal needs

Culture packages - we make arrangements with local traders and businesses to provide you with welcome packs, cultural activities and produce samples plus activities involving local culture

Personalised Travel information - we provide you with personalized brochures for each stopover featuring a map, shopping guide, eating guide, ideas for walks and activities, important phone numbers, history of the area, food and wine of the region, customs followed by the region

Air travel and transport options presented - best rates to suit your needs

Trip extensions can also be arranged

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