Why should you trust us?

We are a team of professionals and friends who share the same passion. Our backgrounds are eclectic and we have decades of experience in cycling, travel and tourism. We are from Italy so the knowledge of the territory is crucial to design the perfect rides and make your vacation unforgettable. Our team includes American coach Mara Miller, of Double Star Coaching, LLC. She brings her expertise to our training camps to provide the athletes and coaches the best experience possible. Our International Director Susanna Panzini spent 20 years living in New York city working in the travel and cycling industry. She is the bridge between the two worlds of America and Italy.

YOUR CREW

Emiliano & Esmeralda

Emiliano and Esmeralda are the owners and founders of Pendenze Pericolose Italy and Pendenze Pericolose Academy.

Emiliano Cantagallo has 18,000 miles per year on his bike and is a full-time cycling guide. His expertise, energy and enthusiasm will make your vacation unforgettable! Emiliano is well known to the Italian cycling tourism community and is a national trainer for cycling guides for the ACSI national cycling association. He collaborates with TV channel Sky Sport for the programs: Salite da Incubo and Bike In. Emiliano currently holds the record for climbing the Zoncolan 132 times and is the captain of Team Sara Assicurazioni for the Giro E. He and Giancarlo Fisichella share the duties as Organizers of Roma XXIVh race.

Esmeralda comes from the corporate world and is your host. She will assist you on and off the bike. Her knowledge of the territory is vast and she will help you find places of interest as well as local craft art, souvenirs and specialties. You will definitely find her at the top of a climb cheering for you!

Susanna Panzini

Pendenze Pericolose International Director

ACSI Cycling Tour Guide

Susanna is an avid cyclist with many years of experience as a cycling guide. Her enthusiasm and attention to detail have made her a valuable member of the team. After 25 years of living abroad including Russia, France and the USA, she returned to her homeland Italy to share her passion of travel and cycling.

She has two decades of tourism experience working with American clients traveling around the world.

Mara Miller

(Coach of Double Star Coaching, LLC)

Mara Miller of Double Star Coaching LLC, is a 2x USA Cycling Masters National Champion, who raced professionally for Team Advil Chapstick and currently holds her coaching certification with USA Cycling, USA Triathlon, NICA and IMBA (International Mountain Biking Association). As a multi-sport coach, Mara provides training plans for athletes preparing for a specific goal, works with athletes on an individual basis to improve various skills, and does a variety of clinics and group sessions throughout the year.

Why should you trust us?

YOUR CREW

Emiliano & Esmeralda

Susanna Panzini

Mara Miller

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