Wednesday, March 29, 2006

Eddy Merckx as guest rider on cycling tour



'Granfondo Cycling Tours has inked an exclusive deal with Eddy Merckx to ride with its clients in the hills of Tuscany. The tour will pass through Tuscany and feature a full day of riding with the famous cyclist... The eight-day tour will pass from Florence to Rome and take in roads Merckx himself raced on his way to winning the Giro d’Italia five times. The tour will run from May 13-20, and daily rides will range from 40-70 miles. Accommodations will be at three- and four-star hotels...' More