Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Extra Virgin Oil: new harvest

Out of "the good stuff"? Can you hang in there till March? That's when we are expecting the 2007 harvest to be delivered and we can't wait, either. Our source has gone organic, so the price has risen a bit: $150 for 5 liters + $15 shipping.

Email Elaine to reserve your supply:
info@extravirginoilco.com






















(Website coming, eventually).

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Andy is "working" in Italy this week

Hampstar is currently in the old country, checking on some tours and the Extra Virgin Oil Company pipeline, and most importantly, watching Gerado's big race in Donoratico. Now that's a sight I would like to see.













Andy and Gerardo holding down the bench in Colle Val d'Elsa.





(If you haven't met Gerardo yet, he is our support van driver, mechanic, bike rental tzar, comic relief, and a born communicator. You don't need Italian to get his jokes).

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

"fully supported"

Chianti Tour opens to all

Saturday, June 14- Saturday, June 21, 2008
Joel Kobert's trip is now open to EVERYONE.
















Six nights, seven days in the incomparable Chianti region of Tuscany - what's not to like? All speeds of rider are welcome, from those who want to pack in the miles to those who prefer not to get sweaty on the bike for hours. 

Joel Kobert says grab your spot NOW and join our gang, we look forward to meeting you!

don't wait too long...





















(Aaahhh. I could use some of this about now, how about you?)


Still pondering which tour to take for your Tuscan vacation? Don't ponder too long, there has been a flurry of booking forms lately.

The Dolomiti Epic  - FULL 
Giro Celebration Tour -FULL
Chianti Tour - Filling fast
Cooking & Cycling in Castagneto - Filling fast

A few spaces on two non-private trips remain. 

Operators are standing by.