Jeff is an accomplished cyclist and dual citizen of the US and Italy. In the 24 years he spent at Backroads, Italy was his passion and focus: he had a hand in the development of every Italy trip that Backroads offers. With deep local connections and proud family ties in Italy, he went out of his way to create genuine, memorable connections with the land, people and places that are the soul of this country. If you run into Jeff in Radda in Chianti, he’ll offer you a cappuccino right after telling you that he had the best job at Backroads!