Your cycling companions
Get to know our staff, guides, and weekly guided tours
Anyone passionate about two wheels can recommend the best routes, but our guides do much more. They are intuitive companions, always ready with a laugh, and someone you can trust to make spontaneous detours to show you something special. An added plus – they are your personal paparazzi and like a family by the end of the tour.
Certified guides with AmiBike
 | Carlo, owner and hotel cycling managerMy passion for cycling began in 2009 and since then has not waned, on the contrary … it continues to grow stronger. It was the races of Il Lombardia and the Giro d’Italia that opened my eyes to a great opportunity: Hotel Il Perlo, located right on the hardest part of the Ghisallo climb, could use its location to host visiting cyclists. From that day I started to understand what it means to be a cyclist: the only way to do it was to become one! |
 | Alberto Elli: The ChampionYou have probably already heard his name as he is a legend in Italy. Alberto had a 16 year career as a professional cyclist and wore the Yellow Jersey of the Tour de France four times: he is our lead guide and cycling expert along with Carlo. We are fortunate to count on his experience, but above all how he shares the passion for the bicycle. Cycling with Alberto is a truly unique experience not to miss. From 6 pm, don’t miss an aperitif with the Champion, for advice and information in advance about the following day’s outings! |
 | Emanuele Margutti: Lele and the smileA great lover and connoisseur of local cycling history, he is an expert on the Brianza routes. He is able to convey a special joy to every cyclist thanks to his sunny character and his passion for two wheels. In his youth he also raced among the local professionals. The tours with him will never be boring, you will find yourself sharing photos, selfies, and stories while stopping at the best local restaurants. |
 | Umberto Fazio: the climbing engineerA young student at the cusp of his university degree, a few years ago a friend introduced him to the bike and it was love at first sight. He loves pedaling along the shores of the lake or high in the Valle d’Intelvi where he often meets champions of the caliber of Vincenzo Nibali and Fabio Aru. With a lightweight physique and strong mind he is the perfect climber. |
 | Atos Masciadri: the preciseJoining the group only last year, Atos is a connoisseur of every remote corner of our region. He rides from memory, and loves the bike with an immeasurable and dispassionate passion that makes him proudly consider it a second job. |
 | Gabriele Bosisio: The BosA former professional cyclist like Alberto, in his career he wore the Maglia Rosa at the Giro d’Italia. Since retiring from racing he shares his expertise as one of the Bicimania staff, a local bike shop that keeps him busy for many hours. He is an exceptional guide when it manages to carve out free moments. |
 | Mauro: the vintage mechanicA vintage bike enthusiast, whose personal story is closely linked to bikes! He’s a professional mechanic and an expert local guide, always ready to share his knowledge with all the “cycling friends” staying at Il Perlo… Who could be better than him for taking care of our new customised HERSH bikes? |
Bike & Services Booking Manager
 | Enrica Amicucci – ChiccaTo make a parallel with competitive cycling we could say that she is the constant presence of the team’s Directeur Sportif who works so that the whole organization moves in unison. Chicca is a constant presence that gives practical business advice in the background. She manages the first contacts with customers, coordinates all the hotel services, books reservations on the bike. and organizes all the many related services on behalf of the clients. For several months, she has also managed booking activities for cycling holidays. She is the hidden soul of this business since the beginning. To see all your expectations magically become reality, make sure to ask for her. |