The Strade Bianche is a unique Gran Fondo, famous for its hilly, white (unpaved / gravel) roads, the same roads that make up the famous Strade Bianche Pro bike race. The white gravel, common throughout the picturesque Tuscan countryside, provides the unique character of the race.
As a tour operator for the Strade Bianche, we will offer you the best possible “white roads” experience. Not only we will guarantee your registration to this event, which sells out year after year, you will also have VIP status, up front at the start of this monumental race. Our staff will take care of your every need. We’ll have a program of personalized rides with expert local guides in a group of no more than 15 cyclists, so everyone will be showered with attention and 24h support from our staff.
It will be an unforgettable experience, not only because of the unique character of the roads, but because we’ll be bringing our “Dolce Vita” style to Tuscany. We’ll have the chance to visit the medieval Siena and because Tuscany is so well known for its Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and many other wine varieties, you can be sure we’ll taste the local wine. We’ll dine on Tuscan specialties, like Ribollita (a hearty Tuscan soup) and Bistecca alla Fiorentina (a mouthwatering steak, grilled to perfection).
This is a 7 nights (minimum) package, which includes:
• 4 nights in Tuscany, from Thursday 03rd March to Monday 07th March 2022
• 3 extra nights stay “FOR FREE” at Lake Garda, which can be extended further to suit your needs
We have built this package for you with flexibility in mind. Stay at Garda Bike Hotel before the Strade Bianche, to warm up for the big event, or head to Garda after you have conquered the big race of Siena, to relax with rides along the lake, or through our beautiful vineyards. It is totally up to you, and we will personalise your holiday to your liking! If you started your trip with the first four nights in the Strade Bianche, we will drive you to Lake Garda for the next three nights.
• GUARANTEED VIP ENTRY TO STRADE BIANCHE GRANFONDO
• VIP ENTRY IN THE FIRST GRID (NUMBERS 1-200)
• Custom program with daily group rides
• Professional Garda Bike Hotel guides both on Lake Garda and in Tuscany
• Support of our Van and driver
• Bike rental of our Pinarello Grevil
(FREE by bookings within 15.12.2021 for Garda Bike Hotel GUEST)
• A Professional mechanic who will look after your bike
• 2 sport Massage during your stay in Tuscany
• Daily laundry service for bike clothing
• Full Garda Bike Hotel Cycling Kit
• Insurance for Assistance - Medical Expense Reimbursement - Luggage Insurance - Cancellation.
• And memorable GIFT from the Brother Alberto & Nicola Verdolin
Year of the bike: April 2021
Group set: Shimano Ultegra 11 speed 34 – 50 // 11 – 34
Saddle: Selle Italia SP – 01
Handelbar & Stem: Most Jaguarc XC
Wheels: Fulcrum Racing Zero Disc
Tyres: Vittoria Rubino Graphene Pro 30 mm
Garmin Mount: Most iTALON Cockpit for Garmin VIRB, GoPro, Shimano o TomTom Bandit
From 03 to 07 March 2022 >> HOTEL GARDEN 4**** (Siena)
• Accommodation in double rooms with full board board
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner every day.
on request, at extra charge, you can upgrade to RELAIS DEGLI ANGELI (Siena) or to GRAND HOTEL CONTINENTAL
Before 03 March 2022 or from 07 march 2022 >> ENJOY GARDA HOTEL **** / Garda Bike Hotel (Peschiera del Garda)
• Accommodation in double rooms with full board board
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner every day.
HOTEL GARDEN 4****
Hotel Garden is located outside the city walls at a few minutes walk from Porta Camollia, ancient entrance of Siena and now closed to traffic.
The Hotel is a charming building surrounded by an eighteenth-century park and distinguished by rose gardens and numerous statues. The charm of Ancient days is fully blended with the most modern services to offer you complete comfort.
RELAIS DEGLI ANGELI
Right in the heart of Siena, an elegant period residence offers the chance of a special stay in one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
The ancient noble palace is today the home of “Relais degli Angeli”, and opens its doors to guests capable of appreciating an exclusive welcome, built around your desires and studied down to the smallest details.
Just a few steps away from Piazza del Campo, this exceptional location will welcome you in luxurious rooms with frescoed ceilings and precious finishes, for an unforgettable holiday.
GRAND HOTEL CONTINENTAL *****
Within walking distance from Piazza del Campo in Siena, Grand Hotel Continental - Starhotels Collezione is the only 5-star boutique hotel in the city's historic center.
Forced by the intellectuals of the Grand Tour during the nineteenth century, the Hotel has over the time crossed the history of Siena and of Italy all the way to today where, after careful restorations, it was brought back to its ancient seventeenth-century splendor.
This beautiful noble palace totally reflects Renaissance architecture and is embellished with magnificent frescoes and rich decorations brought to light with various restorations.
03rd March (THURSDAY)
We recommend that you arrive and stay at Garda Bike Hotel on 02nd March, so that we can get an early start on 03rd March for our trip to Tuscany. Otherwise, plan to meet us mid-day in Siena. For those already arrived at Garda Bike Hotel, we’ll have a hearty breakfast and then grab our bags and bikes and transfer by our luxury van to Siena, with an approximate travel time of 3 hours. Once we check in to our resort strategically located in the heart of the event, we’ll go for a short ride with our private guide, giving us the chance to test our bikes, and make any final adjustments. We’ll stop for lunch along the way. We’ll get back early enough to get ready for an intimate dinner.
04th March (FRIDAY)
We’ll scout out the roads of the Gran Fondo, a twisty and undulating course, with no long climbs but with punchy hills, most significantly on the unpaved parts. We’ll ride at an easy pace to enjoy the beautiful short route with its hills and ancient buildings. We will stop for photos and get familiar with the challenging climbs. We will be supported by our local guide, van and our driver/mechanic. We’ll also stop for lunch long the way. Late afternoon, we’ll head to a beautiful wine estate, where we’ll have a wine tasting of the classic Chianti and Sangiovese wines of this region, along with a true farm to table dinner, with local and regional products.
05th March (SATURDAY)
After breakfast, we'll have a pleasant morning ride in the hills around Siena: we'll head to San Gimignano, where we'll meet with the NON RIDERS for lunch. In the afternoon, you can relax in the hotel. This evening, we'll dine together in the Resort and review our plans for the next day's Gran Fondo. At our briefing, we'll review the next day's itinerary, including meeting points before and after the ride.
06th March (SUNDAY)
This is the day of our “Gran Fondo Strade Bianche.” Riders can choose between two routes – a long course of 139km, featuring 31.4km of gravel, or a shorter option at 86.6km with 21.6km of white roads. You will be up front leading the way for the peloton, astride a brand new Pinarello gravel bike. After completing the Granfondo, we’ll enjoy a well-earned lunch, and share our ride triumphs and experiences. In the evening, we’ll celebrate together with a gourmet experience by a local butcher, where you can eat one of the most famous Italian dishes, Bistecca alla Fiorentina, a nice big juicy steak from the famous Chianina breed of cattle.
07th March (MONDAY)
After breakfast, we’ll return to Garda Bike Hotel, and make any transfers.
• Transfers from / to Verona with prior arrangement (driver available from 8 am to 8 pm)
• Collective transfer from Peschiera del Garda to Siena (Thursday 03rd March in the early morning)
• Collective transfer from Siena to Peschiera del Garda (Monday 07th March in the morning - on request we might stop in Bologna or Florence)
We understand that traveling this year might be not an easy decision, so we have updated our cancellation policies to allow for more flexibility. In addition, thanks to the travel insurance included in all our packages, all our offers are 100% refundable Click here to see our Covid Protocol
Because this package has so many variables and options available, please contact us, with the form below, and we will quickly supply you with your own custom package and prices. 10% discount is provided to all our Garda Bike Hotel mutual guests and all the RCC members (Rapha Cycling Club)
Ask us for an offer for this amazing event here: info@gardabikehotel.com
SINGLE ROOM
If you would prefer to stay in a single room, please let us know.
TRANSFER
Transfer from/to Milano, Venezia, or the other major airport of norterhn italy to Lake Garda or Dolomites on requests. (not included)
CUSTOMISE YOUR PROGRAM
Customise your program and extend your stay at Lake Garda