YOUR CREW
Emiliano & Esmeralda
Emiliano and Esmeralda are the owners and founders of Pendenze Pericolose. Joining the team is F1 Pilot Giancarlo Fisichella of the ROMA XXIVhr race.
Emiliano Cantagallo has 18,000 miles on his bike and is your full-time cycling guide. His expertise, energy and enthusiasm will make your vacation unforgettable! Emiliano is well known to the Italian cycling tourism community and is a national trainer for cycling guides. He collaborates with TV channel Sky Sport for the programs: Salite da Incubo and Bike In. Emiliano currently holds the record for climbing the Zoncolan 132 times and is the captain of Team Sara Assicurazioni for the Giro E. He and Giancarlo Fisichella share the duties as Organizers of Roma XXIVh race.
Esmeralda will assist you on and off the bike. Her knowledge of the territory is vast and she will help you find places of interest as well as local craft art, souvenirs and specialties. You may also find her at the top of a climb cheering for you!
Susanna Panzini
Pendenze Pericolose International Director
Susanna is an avid cyclist with many years of experience as a cycling guide. Her enthusiasm and attention to detail have made her a valuable member of the team. After 25 years of living abroad including Russia, France and the USA, she returned to her homeland Italy to share her passion of travel and cycling.
Mara Miller
(Coach of Double Star Coaching, LLC)
Mara Miller of Double Star Coaching LLC, is a 2x USA Cycling Masters National Champion, who raced professionally for Team Advil Chapstick and currently holds her coaching certification with USA Cycling, USA Triathlon, NICA and IMBA (International Mountain Biking Association). As a multi-sport coach, Mara provides training plans for athletes preparing for a specific goal, works with athletes on an individual basis to improve various skills, and does a variety of clinics and group sessions throughout the year.
