Cycling Through Italy During COVID-19

Cycling Through Italy During COVID-19

Jim and Devon Surgent had planned a 10 week tour through Italy and Greece this year, but the world had different plans.

With a start date of February 20th, plans remained flexible but with a pandemic quickly moving in around Italy that flexibility proved to be ever more crucial. From self-isolation in Rome to getting kicked off of trains to multiple rebookings and layovers on flights, Jim and Devon's story is a testament to the adventurous nature of bike touring. Join us for a riveting conversation.


Tony Kelsey - Pactimo's VP of Marketing
About The Author

Tony Kelsey has 20 years of marketing experience, previously serving as the Global Vice President of creative for an international, $1B IT solutions consultance. Although self-proclaimed "mediocre" racer in high school, his intense passion for cycling and bicycles in general has never waned. Today he is the Marketing VP at Pactimo and frequently writes about cycling as a sport and hobby @tonykelsey