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 4-nights (minimum) package, which includes:
• 4 nights in Tuscany, from Thursday 2nd March to Monday 06th March 2023
• 3 optional extra nights at Lake Garda, which can be extended to suit your needs. (Either before or after Tuscany)
• GRANFONDO VIP ENTRY
We are an official Tour operator. Guaranteed VIP-entry at the front of the peloton, in the first grid (numbers 1-300)
• PINARELLO BIKE RENTAL
Rental of our Pinarello Grevil included in the price.
• GUIDED TOURS & LOCAL GUIDES
Daily guided group rides. Professional local guides, drivers and mechanics at your disposal during your entire stay.
• ANDIAMO CYCLING KIT & ACCESSORIES
Full Andiamo Cycling Kit (shirt + bibs)
• VAN SUPPORT
Support of our Van and driver/mechanic who will take care of you during the rides.
• CYCLING LAUNDRY
Daily laundry service for your cycling clothing. We’ll provide you with a laundry net to keep your items together while being washed.
• Insurance for Assistance - Medical Expense Reimbursement - Luggage Insurance - Cancellation.
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 02 to 06 March 2023 >> HOTEL GARDEN 4**** (Siena)
• Accommodation in double rooms with full board board
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner every day.
Before 02 March 2023 or from 06 march 2023 >> 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.
02nd March (THURSDAY)
We recommend that you arrive and stay at Garda Bike Hotel on 1 March, so that we can get an early start on 2 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 hotel, 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 get back early enough to get ready for an intimate dinner.
03rd 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, especially on the unpaved parts. We’ll ride at an easy pace to enjoy the beautiful short route with its hills and ancient buildings, as well as stop for photos and get familiar with the challenging climbs. We will be supported by our local guide, plus a 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
04th March (SATURDAY)
After breakfast, we'll have an optional pleasant morning ride in the hills around Siena, while the pro race is being fought nearby. After lunch we’ll watch the arrival of the pro’s in Siena city center. This evening, we'll dine together and review our plans for the next day's Gran Fondo including a review of the itinerary, and meeting points.
05th March (SUNDAY)
This is the day of our “Gran Fondo Strade Bianche.” Riders can choose between two routes – a long course of 142.5km, featuring 54.7km of gravel, or a shorter option at 86.8km with 21.6km of white roads. You will be up front leading the way for the peloton, astride a Pinarello Grevil. 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.
06th 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 02nd March in the early morning)
• Collective transfer from Siena to Peschiera del Garda (Monday 06th March in the morning - on request we might stop in Bologna or Florence)
Because this package has so many variables and options available, please contact us with some ideas of the nights you would like to spend, and we will quickly supply you with your own custom package and prices.
10% discount is provided to all our Garda Bike Hotel returning customers
Ask us for an offer for this amazing event here: info@andiamocycling.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 to Lake Garda or Tuscany on requests. (not included)
CUSTOMISE YOUR PROGRAM
Customise your program and extend your stay at Lake Garda