Charnes Tours LLC is based in Denver, Colorado. The company was founded in 2000 by David Charnes.
David was born and raised in Denver, Colorado and moved to Italy after University. He has lived in Florence, Italy since 1989. Before starting Charnes Tours David worked for other bicycle touring companies. David is fluent in Italian, an expert on travel in Italy, and an active cyclist. He personally designs every tour.
Can I do longer rides?
Yes. On almost all tours we offer options for longer riders.
How far in advance should I book my self-guided tour?
You can book a self-guided tour at any time. People have reserved with as little as two days' advance notice. However, sometimes hotel availability can be a problem. Our first choice hotels can fill up. The more advance notice we have the better chance we have of reserving our favorites. In the event that a place is full we can always find a room in a different hotel. In most cases this alternative hotel is similar to our favorite hotel.
Should I ride an e-bike?
E-bikes handle like regular bikes and can be a good alternative for those who have a partner who is a stronger cyclist. E-bikes can also be helpful for those who are recovering from injury or just want to do a more challenging tour.
E-bikes are heavier (50 plus pounds) than regular bikes and require some strength and balance particularly when mounting and dismounting. If you have trouble with balance or have not ridden a bike in years an e-bike may not be for you. If in doubt try an e-bike at your local bike shop to see what it's like.
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