"Hi Giovanni, could you plan some great, challenging rides for me and my friends in late September?"

This message from our English friend, James, many years ago marked the beginning of Epic Sardinia.

Back then, most bike tours in Sardinia—including some of our own—were aimed at a leisure or mid-level experience. There seemed little sense in creating a more demanding option, one that might not attract wide interest.

But with a ready group, there was no pressure to sell. This freedom allowed me to design the kind of tour I'd want to ride myself.

We ran the trip, enjoying every moment. We stayed in accommodations we’d choose ourselves and stopped at our favorite local bars along the way. The experience was so rewarding that we decided to list it on the website. The planning was already done, and we had some fantastic photos from the journey.

To our surprise, this tour—crafted without commercial motives—began attracting interest from its very first official edition in 2014.

Since then, we’ve continued to evolve the tour every couple of years and eagerly anticipate leading it. On the last day of each Epic week, we’re often asked, "When and where is the next Epic?"

This experience taught us an invaluable lesson, one that guides us still: create tours that you’d never tire of yourself. Then, find the best logistics to bring them to life. By following this philosophy, after each Epic journey, we don’t just gain clients; we make friends. Epic Sardinia has connected us with people worldwide, fostering lasting friendships and a cultural exchange that’s enriched our lives in ways we couldn’t have imagined.

Thank you, James, for starting this unforgettable adventure.

We didn’t want to let a successful itinerary go to waste, so starting in 2022, we selected the best version of Epic to offer as a self-guided or private tour. That's the 2022 version.

This way, travelers can experience the Epic spirit independently. Meanwhile, each year, we feature a new itinerary as a fully assisted event.