GRANFONDO STRADE BIANCHE
TUSCANY
Visit the best countryside of Tuscany, watch the Famous Pro Race “Strade Bianche”
and compete in the Granfondo on the same gravel roads, all in 5-7-9 days!
START/FINISH
SIENA
DURATION
7 DAYS - 6 NIGHTS
AVG.DISTANCE
80 KM
AVG.ELEVATION
800 MT
DIFFICULTY
HIGHLIGHTS
We have selected some of the best routes, offering a mix of all terrains. Just keep in mind that Tuscany is not flat!
The trip starts in the Chianti region where we will explore the ancient villages by bike before transfer to Siena.
The Strade Bianche (gravel roads!) are different but still enjoyable on a regular road bike, requiring double attention especially on the downhills.
Some of the climbs can be challenging but generally for very short distance. Roads will be very in good condition with very light traffic. Only with many cyclists always around!
DATES & COST
DEPARTURES
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2 - 6 March 2023 (5days) | 1'950€
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28 Feb. - 6 March 2023 (7days) | 2'650€
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26 Feb.- 6 March 2023 (9days) | 3'350€
COST PER PERSON IN TWIN/DOUBLE ROOM
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Single Room: € 60 x Day
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Bike Rental: € 60 x Day
YOUR RIDE
WHO WOULD ENJOY THIS EXPERIENCE?
The experience is built for all riders able to ride for 3-5 hours. This is not a race or high intensity riding, This is a true cycling adventure across one of the most picturesque countries in the world. During the first days we will ride as a group on the rolling terrain and as individuals or small groups on the short climbs, so that everyone will enjoy the ride. On top of each major climb we will regroup to celebrate and refill our bottles, and then enjoy the descent together. As a team, we’ll support each other during the ride and make sure everyone finishes safe and happy!
THE TOUR INCLUDES
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A fantastic tour itinerary designed by Andrea
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All hotel accommodations in beautiful hotels, generally 4-star, in twin-double room
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All breakfasts, 1 lunch, and all dinners except one on your own
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Min. 2 professional guides on tour (1 fully qualified mechanic)
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Van support throughout the tour
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All in-tour transfers
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Granfondo Strade Bianche Registration fee and race pack
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Snacks and food supplements including electrolytes, gels, and energy bars during rides by OTE Sport
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Garmin 810-820 loan unit with maps for duration of tour
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1 top quality cycling kit made by DAMA (jersey, knicks, socks)
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Detailed printed tour information booklet
MORE ABOUT THE TERRAIN
We have selected some of the best routes, offering a mix of all terrains. Just keep in mind that Tuscany is not flat! We will start our trip in Roma, exploring the ancient town by bike then ride to Siena.
The Strade Bianche (gravel roads!) are different but still enjoyable on a regular road bike, requiring double attention especially on the downhills.
Some of the climbs can be challenging but generally for very short distance. Roads will be very in good condition with very light traffic. Only with many cyclists always around!
ON REQUEST, NOT INCLUDED
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Single room
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Rental Bike
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Lunches and Alcoholic drinks
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Massage at hotel
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Personal airport transfer
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Guides Tips
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Flights
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Travel insurance
TOUR ITINERARY
Day One – Siena Warm-up Ride
Main Route: 25km Total Ascent: 150m
This is our first ride. It’s a warm-up ride to ease the legs and body into it. Some of you may have only recently stepped off a plane, so this ride offers a great way to “tease” out that tiredness. The route will take us into a beautiful park encountering some small climbs and will offer spectacular views of the Tuscan hills.
Day Two – Siena Loop to Chianti
Main Route: 70km Total Ascent: 700m
A nice medium ride up and Down the hills testing the the Strade Bianche and visiting the enchanting Wine region of Chianti! Optional Wine tasting on the way!
Day Three – Siena Loop to Montalcino
Main Route: 85km Total Ascent: 900m
Today we climb up to the hills to the fortified village of Montalcino, hometown of the famous Wine Brunello! Nice and quiet roads with olive trees, vineyards and castles!
The climb will be on the Long course of the Granfondo as well!
Day Four – Strade Bianche Pro Race
Main Route: 60km Total Ascent: 450m
Let’s the excitement begin! We will watch the start of the race in Siena, meetin all our Pro Friends including Simon. We will then ride to a couple of stratecial spots to watch the race on the
Day Five – Granfondo Strade Bianche
Main Route: 60km – 90 km – 130 km Total Ascent: 450m - 1000m – 1750m
And after the Pro’s, today is our turn to suffer on the dusty (or Muddy!!) Strade Bianche! Chose your distance and have fun, you will rember this ride for long!
OMR Staff will be at the start assisting you and on the road as well!
The finish in Piazza del Campo in Siena is really magic, possibly one of the best in the World!
Day Six – Arrivederci!
Goodbye! Pack the bike and transfer to Airport
TOUR MAP
