We know that in an ideal world, you could periodize your training, balancing between longer, more endurance-based efforts and hard intervals, sprinkling in strength training and mobility work along the way.  Unfortunately, for many time-crunched riders, that’s simply not realistic. Fortunately, you don’t have to hang up your bike just because you only have a couple of hours of training time each week. Here, we’re talking about a few practical tips for the time-crunched cyclist—that won’t be painful to apply to your life.  Focus on HIIT ..read more

Spring is here, which means longer daylight hours, more sunshine, warmer temperatures, and—depending on your cycling goals—race season or bike trip season getting closer and closer.  Here, our inGamba pros Eros Poli and Giorgio Valvassori share their spring training secrets for boosting on-bike fitness after a long winter. They Practice Consistency Eros says that riding at least three times a week is ideal if you’re hoping to gain fitness and improve your cycling. Ideally, one of these rides is longer—especially if you’re working towards an event like a bike tour or gravel race—b ..read more

If you’ve been cycling for a while, you likely have heard that carbohydrates are king when fueling your ride. But you may not know why—or how exactly you should use that drink mix, gel, or bar during your rides. Here, we spoke with Doctor Francesco Chiappero, a sports scientist and member of Equipe Enervit, Enervit’s team of elite nutrition experts, to discuss why carbohydrates matter so much for cyclists, how our muscles use this macronutrient, and how to figure out exactly what type and how much we need during our rides. “We know that in training and competition, an athlete’s perfor ..read more

Small things can actually make a huge difference, especially when you’re on a bike trip. Whether it’s a perfectly timed gel halfway up a long climb or a glass of cold, crisp white wine at the end of the day’s ride, you know the tiny details make (or break) the day. And you can pack plenty of little things to ensure the best possible trip! As the Boy Scouts say, ‘Be prepared.’ While at inGamba, we pride ourselves in ensuring that you have everything you need to have the best possible time on and off the bike; there are a few things you can bring for our trips that will make a world differen ..read more

How do you find new challenges when you’ve raced in nearly every major cycling event? Is riding still fun, or does it become a chore? We chatted with Ted King, a WorldTour pro turned gravel grinder, podcaster, entrepreneur, and now tour guide for inGamba’s inaugural N2 three-day tour, along with fellow former pro Laurens Ten Dam. The mileage will be high, the elevation will be staggering, and those along for the ride will have an unforgettable experience. How are you? I’d be a fool to complain. I’m doing great. We’re in Majorca for the week, and the riding has been amazing. You’re ge ..read more

We are thrilled that The Sunday Times featured our Tuscany trip as the ultimate way to explore the region. In his article, journalist David Bates details a trip that is made exceptional by the combination of high-quality food and top-of-the-line bikes. Our guides were praised for their cycling expertise and storytelling abilities, which enhance the experience for guests and make it truly unforgettable. The article describes the origin story of inGamba. “The founder of inGamba, João Correia, came up with the idea for the company while living and training as a professional cyclist in L ..read more

Have you tried Cava, the sparkling wine from Spain? Because wherever you are in the world, with just one sip of this effervescent, golden drink, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to Spain. You can imagine basking in the sun, exploring the beautiful villages and beaches, and savoring delicious tapas. Cava is laidback, fun, and a reason to raise a glass any day of the week. How is it produced? Produced in various regions of Spain, including Zaragoza and Tarragona, most Cava comes from the unique terroir of Catalonia, particularly the district of Pènedes, which is only 45 minutes ..read more

Giorgio Valvassori doesn’t like to spend time inside when he could be outdoors, riding his bike or possibly out on the water in his sailboat—once he finishes refurbishing it. But the thing about Giorgio is that he’s not rushing to check moments like that off his to-do list. He sees life as an adventure meant to be savored, not rushed through. And that’s what you’ll get from him if you’re lucky enough to have him as a tour guide. Need a friendly voice urging you up that long climb? He’ll be there. Want to race up it instead? He’ll be there too. Here, we’re learning about how Giorgio got t ..read more

Need a little motivation to get on the trainer and ride while the weather is wintery? Join inGamba on Zwift and pass the time by chatting with some all-time cycling greats while dreaming of destinations like Tuscany or Southern California. These bi-weekly rides are social paced, so you can work on building your base for whatever your spring/summer goal is, whether that’s a bike tour with us in Italy, a local gravel race or your first century. If you’re already pedaling on Zwift, joining inGamba’s rides is easy. Find out when you can enter the next inGamba ride here. You can even acces ..read more

“I’m not an avid cyclist. In fact, I got a beautiful bike as a birthday present last June, and prior to my experience with inGamba, I had only ridden in the south of the Netherlands, where I live.  “As soon as I arrived at Lecchi, however, I knew it was going to be special. The beautiful little village of Lecchi looks like a romantic Italian film scene; the warm welcome we received from the girls and boys of inGamba immediately made us feel very welcome, and the first dinner at Paolo’s place was magnificent.  “All my worries were gone as soon as we started riding. Normal life back in ..read more