The history of Ciclofree is inextricably linked to that of Giuseppe Montalto. Passionate about cycling, from organising cycling events he has grasped the possibilities that Sicily can offer from the union of cycling and tourism. Therefore, on the strength of Giuseppe’s experience in these sectors in northern Italy and Europe, he decided to merge the two by setting up the cycling tourism company Ciclofree in 2001. The tour operator soon forged numerous partnerships with international and overseas agencies, also organising tours outside the boot. Today, Ciclofree is a company that owes its more than 20 years of success to key factors such as in-depth knowledge of the territory, a passion for promoting Sicily, the ever-active process of adapting the offer to meet the different markets, and the continuous renewal of the fleet of bikes with models that guarantee a high standard of quality. All this, implemented by a staff that places customer satisfaction at the centre of its interests, taking care of them and elevating them to become guests of our island.
Our mission at Ciclofree is to offer unforgettable cycling experiences in Sicily, promoting safe, sustainable and culturally enriching journeys. We strive to create itineraries that capture the authentic essence of Sicily, allowing our clients to explore its natural, historical and culinary wonders on two wheels. With our commitment to environmental sustainability and respect for local communities, we want to promote cycle tourism as an environmentally friendly and responsible way to discover the beauty of Sicily, contributing to the preservation of its unique heritage and the prosperity of its lands.
To build a profession around my strong passion is exactly what I have done with Ciclofree. My experience as a cyclist has allowed me since I was very young, to gain a wide knowledge of the bicycle and, on the other hand, to explore the territory thanks to the races I competed in every part of Sicily.
It’s with the use of these two simple ingredients, along with my desire to promote my homeland and a good dose of entrepreneurship, that I set up Ciclofree in 2001. I dared in a time where cycling tourism was not yet popular in Sicily but I guessed right since I have hardly taken a day off since!
My very extensive knowledge of the Sicilian roads makes it possible for me to guide you along the most suitable routes to your needs.
I grew up with the passion for cycling tourism that my father, Giuseppe Montalto, transmitted me since I was a child. I have always wanted to be part of the staff and so I decided to undertake the business economics studies. Obtained the degree in March 2018, I started to work full time for Ciclofree. My tasks are preparing the travel documents for clients, customer communication and accounting.
I am fascinated with different cultures and traditions, that is why traveling is my passion. Despite I am still young, I have visited Europe far and wide. Now I already think about the next continent!
I am the newest entry into the staff, business administration graduate of Catania’s University, eager to implement my studies. Within Ciclofree I juggle between the maintenance of the bicycles and the management of the website and the social media marketing, never refusing a chance to exit from the office and go cycle with our guests. Young and dynamic, I have more hobbies than time to put them into practice. Among these, I love beekeeping, computer science and technology, rock climbing, trekking, and obviously cycling. From one stage of your tour to the next or during a transfer, I will probably pass on my enthusiasm and entertain you with some interesting facts on our beloved island.
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