Thinking about seeing Europe from the seat of a bicycle? Riccardo Sedola joins Steve to explain what travelers should know before booking a European cycling holiday, from choosing between guided and self-guided tours to deciding whether to rent a traditional bike or an e-bike.
Riccardo explains why traveling during the shoulder season can mean fewer crowds, more flexibility, and meaningful savings compared with peak summer travel. He also walks listeners through what a typical cycling tour looks like, including hotel stays, daily luggage transfers, route planning, bike rentals, and the differences between guided and self-guided experiences. Plus, he shares common mistakes first-time cycling travelers should avoid and why asking the right questions before booking can make for a much smoother trip.
Riccardo Sedola is an entrepreneur and cycling tourism expert with nearly two decades of experience in the European active travel industry.
He began his career as a professional cycling guide, leading travelers on routes throughout Europe before moving into tour planning, route scouting, product development, and cycling travel technology.
Riccardo is the co-founder and CEO of Cyclando, which combines his extensive experience in outdoor tourism with technology designed to make cycling travel easier to plan.
Cyclando describes Riccardo as one of its two founders and credits his outdoor-tourism expertise as a core part of the company.
He is also behind Life on a Bike, an online marketplace that allows travelers to explore and compare cycling holidays from independent tour operators across Europe.
Today, Riccardo focuses on helping travelers match the right cycling experience to their interests, fitness levels, travel style, and budget.