Our Miata Tours
At the wheel of our exclusive collection of Mazda MX-5s
Miata Week
Sardinia
Enjoy driving along the incredible routes and the historical sites of the fabulous Sardinia
Miata Week
Tuscany and Umbria
A full immersion into the vineyards and the medieval towns of the enchanting Chianti region
Miata Week
Portugal NEW
An unforgettable journey trip along the Douro Valley and the most beautiful towns of Portugal
Our Motorcycle Tours
Riding your own bike
on a HertzRide rental motorcycle
Alps Italy Guzzi Factory Tour
An unforgettable week on the most beautiful passes of Europe
Our Miata Collection
From the NA, the original one, all Mazda MX-5 series are represented up to the ND. And we could not miss an Abarth 124, the hot turbo-charged Italian cousin.
Sky is the limit
The scents of nature without filters, the wind through your hair, the joy of driving real cars, strictly with manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive, light and fun.
One curve after another for limitless fun, but with all the safety deriving from the perfect balance of the MX-5 and the reassuring presence of our staff.
Traveling by a convertible two-seater is a unique experience. You don’t observe the landscape from the windows, but you are an integral part of it. The sun, sounds and scents of nature are part of the experience and the only limit
is the sky above us.
And if a bit of rain happens, in a few seconds we raise our tops and continue the journey!
A fleet of MX-5s at your disposal
All our Miatas are maintained with love and equipped with air conditioning. And the best part is that you can drive each model: you swap cars during the tour!
Prestigious locations
We choose beautiful hotels that are up to par with our cars. And the restaurants are no different, otherwise what kind of experience would it be?
Unforgettable routes
On each of our tours the roads are beautiful to look at and drive and are ideal for having fun both on a motorcycle or behind the wheel of a Miata. Freeways? No thank you!
Testimonials
Here’s what our clients say
Joe C.
A great thanks for such a spectacular Miata Tour. Everything was wonderful. Claudio was an even better guide/host than I could have imagined! We could not have asked for a better vacation —gorgeous scenery in outstanding collector MIatas, 5-star accommodations, superb group of sports car enthusiasts and unbelievable hosts.
Joyce C.
I had always dreamed of driving around Italy in a Miata and Bill Kniegge made my dream come true. It was amazing! Great cars, fun roads, beautiful countryside, the best tour guide in Claudio, and, well, the food was amazing.”
Russ K.
“Thanks for the holiday of a lifetime for a sports car enthusiast! What a terrific trip the checked off all the boxes — great cars, spectacular European scenery, unbelievable hosts, a great group of fellow drivers, as well as a well-planned tour.
Come with us! Book now your Blue Strada Tour.
“Your tours are addictive.” Alberto
The Team
A great group of friends, all motoring enthusiasts and great experts on where to eat well
Bill Kniegge
Founder and Co-Owner
Start with someone who has been enamored with motorcycles since the age of 12, add in an extensive professional background in the motorcycle and hospitality industry, finish it off with a love of exploring places somewhat off the beaten path, and you have the recipe for a person destined to start a company like Blue Strada Tours.
Riding motorcycles has been a part of Bill’s life as early as an adventurous young boy back in his hometown of Davenport, Iowa. His first motorcycle was not a motorcycle at all, but a Whizzer Sportsman with a belt drive and no gearbox. The Whizzer lit up Bill’s life and as a result, motorcycles, racing, and riding have been his passion for the last 50+ years.
Throughout his life, the motorcycle industry presented Bill with exciting career opportunities. Executive marketing positions with Husqvarna Motorcycles, Bell Helmets, and ATK Motorcycles allowed him to do something he loved while earning a living. Like any successful person who enjoys a challenge, Bill eventually wanted to branch out and try something on his own. Along with two other partners, Bill launched not one, but two new companies—MCM Engine Technologies and Moto Sport Panniers. Both businesses were very specialized and gave him the chance to develop a market for new high performance, environmentally friendly engine technology and exceptional quality touring luggage.
It was while he lived in Southern California that Bill became known for organizing fun and exciting tours. The tours were to such places as Laguna Seca in Monterey, California to see the best road races in the USA and Indianapolis, Indiana to take in the only F1 race held in the United States. After he and his wife, Debbie, moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, exploring the Southeast and once again organizing rides seemed like the natural thing for this motorcycle enthusiast to do; the fantastic roads, scenery, and Southern hospitality were too good not to share.
Claudio Angeletti
Co-Owner
Claudio was born in Tuscany, has spent most of his life in Italy and France and now lives with his wife Joyce between Rome and San Diego, CA.
After earning a master’s degree in Economics, he has been a business process manager and consultant for a long time, before understanding that getting the most out of driving cars and motorcycles, and sharing this passion with people from all over the World was his real mission. Since 2009 has been leading groups on car and motorbike, and since 2011 has been founder and director of a renown motorcycle safe riding school in Italy.
He is also the author of several successful books on safe driving and road safety, a talented symphonic music composer, and something else. Some people think he knows everything, but it is not completely true.
In 2015 he met Bill and started leading his tours in Italy. It was a lot fun, so much that in 2024 these two guys decided to become partners. Our passion makes our tours unforgettable.
Mario Menicocci
Tour Leader
Mario is a qualified on- and off-road motorbike riding instructor who has led groups on motorbikes all his life and never stops making jokes. It’s a shame he eats little and does not drink. Nobody’s perfect.
Francesco Venzi
Tour Leader
Francesco, with his profound knowledge of motorbikes and cars, is a tour leader and you can always count on him. Last but not least, of all of us, he is by far the most competent at the table.