Vermont Challenge

Experience the Ultimate Cycling Adventure in Italy

5 guided cycling tour per week (choice for 5 grouplevels)
Tasting of products from our region on a farm
Access to the wellness center
Scott Bike Rental with more than 250 bikes
Transfer service
Laundry service for cycling clothes
Daily in house mechanical service
Boat Trip, Cooking class, Hiking and much more!

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For more information you can contact our ambassadors John & Donna Sohikian from USA:
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or contact us directly:
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Join us at Hotel Dory for a amazing week of riding: May 10-17 or 17-24. Reach out to us at [email protected]

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Live your next adventures in Italy by bike 🚴‍♀️ Book now for your spring or autumn 2025 holidays and enjoy a 25% discount! 🌸🍂 Request a quote: DM us or visit doryhotel.it

The Moment of Truth: By Tom Nichols

Last November, during a symposium at Mount Vernon on democracy, John Kelly, the retired Marine Corps general who served as Donald Trump’s second chief of staff, spoke about George Washington’s historic accomplishments—his leadership and victory in the Revolutionary War, his vision of what an American president should be. And then Kelly offered a simple, three-word summary of Washington’s most important contribution to the nation he liberated.

“He went home,” Kelly said.

The message was unambiguous. After leaving the White House, Kelly had described Trump as a “person that has no idea what America stands for and has no idea what America is all about.” At Mount Vernon, he was making a clear point: People who are mad for power are a mortal threat to democracy. They may hold different titles—even President—but at heart they are tyrants, and all tyrants share the same trait: They never voluntarily cede power.

Dick Cheney will be voting for Kamala Harris. Here is his statement:

“In our nation’s 248 year history, there has never been an individual who is a greater threat to our republic than Donald Trump, he can never be trusted with power again.”

“We have a duty to put country above partisanship to defend our Constitution. That is why I will be casting my vote for Vice President Kamala Harris.”

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Donna and I have turned our energies running the "tours of the Vermont Challenge in Europe, beginning as Ambassadors for Hotel Dory, Riccione Italy.

This year 50 riders from bike clubs in Tucson, and a few Vermont Challenge riders joined us at Hotel Dory as we all had a terrific time! Hotel Dory in Riccione is centrally located on the Adraitic "Italian Riviera" coast so you can easily add additional weeks of travel within Italy or the EU.

Donna and I will be at Hotel Dory: 5/10-17, 5/17-24 & 6/14-21. We'll be there to help you as we know the ins and outs and can help ensure you have a great time. Of course, there are other weeks available for you to choose from if our weeks don't align with your schedule.

If you have any questions or would like to reserve a week, please reach out to us and we'll then initiate the reservation process.
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Best regards,
John Sohikian
Founder & President
The Vermont Challenge, LLC
[email protected]

Thank you to the thousands of people who’ve ridden the Vermont Challenge over its 13 year run. It’s been our pleasure to have you ride with us in our “brave little state”