João Correia is the founder of InGamba, a cycling tour company with an emphasis on food and drink.
This tour is definitely for foodie's who prefer to remain active! During the week-long excursion, guests will ride between 30 and 80 miles per day. However, they are handsomely rewarded for their efforts at the dinner table, where Correeia's delicious meals and wine flow freely. Participants are also treated to massages throughout the week.
Perhaps the participants' endurance will be tested more at the table than on the road. Correia jokes, "We ride and we do good riding, but I tell people that at 1 p.m. I want to be at the table, eating lunch. I joke that for every hour we ride we spend three hours at the table."
Cyclist Wine Tours
The InGamba Tours Include Riding, Drinking and Eating
Trend Themes
1. Cycling Food and Drink Tours - Opportunity for tour companies to combine cycling with culinary experiences to attract foodie travelers.
2. Active Vacation Experiences - Potential for travel companies to offer immersive trips that combine physical activity with indulgent rewards like gourmet meals and wine.
3. Wellness-driven Tourism - Growing demand for travel experiences that prioritize both physical wellness through activities like cycling and mental well-being through relaxation and indulgence.
Industry Implications
1. Tourism - Incorporating cycling and food experiences in travel packages can create unique offerings and attract niche segments of travelers.
2. Hospitality - Hotels and resorts can partner with cycling tour companies to provide specialized packages that cater to the desires of food and wine enthusiasts.
3. Culinary Tourism - Opportunity for culinary organizations and associations to collaborate with cycling tour operators and offer gourmet food and wine experiences to travelers.