Meet the Team Behind Chrono Bike Experience
Paladino Meschi
Discover Paladino, a dedicated cyclist with over 30 years of experience, managing Chronò bike shop in Lucca’s historic center. Rent top Italian brands or join guided tours to explore Tuscany authentically.
Davide Meschi
Explore Lucca with Davide, a tourism expert passionate about cycling, food, and wine. Discover unique tours, authentic experiences, and short-term rentals for a 360° journey through Tuscany’s beauty and flavors.
Carlo Meschi
Meet Carlo, 23, part of Chronò in Lucca since 2020. Fluent in English and Spanish, he manages logistics while balancing passions for travel, music, and languages. Discover his story!
Pietro Scannavacca
Discover Pietro, a 24-year-old cycling enthusiast and mechanic with 7 years of experience. A guide at Chronò in Lucca, he combines passion for his land with expertise gained in Amsterdam.

Our Bicycle Legacy
Chronò Experience Srls was born from Paladino’s vision. As a young man, he learned the art of bicycle mechanics from an elderly master. Years later, Paladino decided to open his own bike shop in 1993, Chronò, which quickly became a popular destination in Lucca, Tuscany. With growing success, Paladino, together with his sons Davide and Carlo, founded Chronò Experience Srls to offer travelers an authentic and unique experience in Lucca.
Chronò Experience not only showcases the stunning beauty of Lucca and its countryside through curated bike tours but also immerses clients in the true rhythm of local life. From enjoying a coffee at a local bar before each ride to discovering renowned vineyards and fully exploring the city, every tour reflects the essence of Lucca. The experience culminates in a traditional dinner at a local restaurant, where visitors can savor genuine Italian and regional dishes, making for a perfect end to a day of discovery.
Years of experience
Rented Bikes
Bike Rental with 30 Years of Expertise
At Chronò Experience, we pride ourselves on over 30 years of expertise in the cycling industry, ensuring that every rider enjoys a top-tier experience. Our bike rental service offers a wide selection of premium bicycles, including road bikes, gravel bikes, and e-bikes, all meticulously maintained for performance and comfort. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just starting, we have the perfect bike to match your needs. With decades of knowledge passed down through generations, our team is dedicated to providing personalized service and expert advice, so you can explore Lucca and its stunning surroundings with confidence and ease.

Pinarello Granger X3 Disc
GRAVEL BIKE

X5 SHIMANO 105 Di2
ROAD BIKE

Colnago V3
ROAD BIKE
REVIEWS
Awesome ebikes, the store crew are kind and really nice. Gave us recommendations with a big smile! Thank you for an amazing day!

Best bike hire shop in Lucca! A family run business trading for 30 years where they rent not only city bikes suitable for families etc. but high end quality Pinarello road and gravel bikes which are well maintained. Friendly service by Paladino and his son Carlo and helpful route suggestions.
Had the pleasure of doing a ride with Paladino!
Highly recommended.
We had such a phenomenal two days with Paladino! We rented e-bikes and did a wine and olive oil tasting. Paladino is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and an awesome local guide. He’s owned his shop for 30 years and knows the best routes for a great time! Our friends even brought their dog along for an adventure. Come visit Lucca and check out
Chrono Bikes!!
“When I look back on life, this day will be remembered as one of the best! Paladino’s shop was easy to find, and spectacular is not a big enough word to describe the scenery. The wine and snacks just added to the perfection of the day. The ebikes made riding the hills easy.”
Carlo at Chrono Bikes provided excellent assistance via email in perfect
English as we planned our trip from Australia to Lucca for 4 days of riding. He managed to answer all my questions comprehensively and provided a high level of confidence before travelling. Once there we were fitted out by Paladino (the Master) on some excellent Pinarello road bikes with all the gear we needed. The riding, including days to the coast via Pisa and Via Reggio were excellent and the bikes just magic. A small plug for my Hammerhead bike computer that provided hassle-free route planning and turn for turn GPS navigation. Fantastic service all round by the Chrono team – no wonder they have been in the business for 30 years – Excellent!!!!
“Amazing day with Paladino. We were staying in Florence and took the train to Lucca, met up at Chrono Bikes in Lucca and off we went on a 5 hour adventure into the hills of Tuscany outside of Lucca. Amazing scenery then stopped and did a great wine tour and lunch at Tenuta Adamo winery with equally impressive views. Bike ride was a blast and used e-bikes that helped with some of the challenging hills. An absolute 5 star experience and could not recommend