11-12 October 2026

DORELAN REACTIVE CYCLING FESTIVAL

SLEEP ON THE STARTING LINE

Avoid traffic and tension by enjoying our four star hotel at the start of the Fondo.  Our restaurant
features fresh cuisine popular with cyclists and you’ll meet and ride with cyclists from all over the
world.

UP YOUR GAME

Rent a world-class racing bike perfect for Peschiera. Pinarello’s F has more Tour de France wins
than any other brand. Give yourself an advantage with this proven winner or the Dogma X,
designed for both speed and comfort.  As an official Pinarello rental center, we have over 80 bikes,
with one perfect for you.

EXPLORE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES

Add days to your stay before or after the Gran Fondo and explore Peschiera, Valpolicella wine
country, charming Verona, the Morenic Hills, and other spectacular rides of the region.  Our
experienced Italian guides lead multiple levels of group rides each day, from relaxed Leisure to
challenging Epic, with routes that showcase the region’s world famous scenery and culture.

OUR LOCAL EXPERTS DO THE WORK

Our multilingual staff makes all the arrangements and manages the logistics so you can focus on
your riding.  We’ll do all the paperwork and everything else we can to make your experience
effortless – we even do your cycling laundry!

  

CYCLING SERVICES
  • Experienced local Italian guides
  • Daily rides with our guides
  • Daily laundry service for your bike clothing
EVENT ENTRY
  • entry to the Dorelan Reactive Cycling on Sunday (limited spots available)
PINARELLO BIKE RENTAL

Pinarello bikes rental available at extra cost. Here our Pinarello bikes fleet available

CYCLING GEAR
  • Kit Castelli: jersey, wind vest and socks
  • 2 water bottles
  • Rear lights, computer mount for Garmin or Wahoo, Shimano SPD pedals (if needed)
  • Kask Protone Helmet rental – safe, hygenic, clean (available extra cost)
ACCOMMODATIONS
  • Single or twin shared accommodations in one of our hotel rooms in Hotel (we also have Jacuzzi Suites upon request).
  • Apartment in our Hatelier Garda Home (apartments 150 meters from the Hotel).
DINING
  • Breakfast Buffet
  • Lunch in hotel restaurant except 2 lunches in local restaurants
  • Dinner in hotel restaurant and 1 dinner at a winery. (Sunday dinner is NOT included)
  • Free bottled water during the meals.
  • Water and energy drinksbananasbars and sandwiches for daily rides.
PROGRAM FOR NON-CYCLISTS
  • Non-cyclists always enjoy breakfast, dinner and after-ride special activities with cycling partner
  • Our knowledgeable reception staff can provide all the information necessary for day trips to nearby Verona, Venezia, Mantova, Milano, Padova, spas, wineries, museums and other features of interest
TRANSFERS
  • Transfer with our driver and minivan from and to Verona “Valerio Catullo” airport (available from 8 am to 8 pm) included with prior arrangement. At extra cost we can arrange private transfer to all the major airports of northern Italy (Milano – Venice – Bergamo)
  • Transportation to the race start and from the finish line to the Hotel.
INSURANCE

Cancellation – Assistance – Medical expense Reimbursement – Luggage Insurance. For more info click here

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

PRIVATE TRANSFER TO MILANO – VENICE AIRPORTS
We can arrange private transfer to all the major airports of northern Italy (Milano – Venice – Bergamo)

SINGLE ROOM
If you would prefer to stay in a single room, please let us know

MASSAGE
Massage Area with masseur and physiotherapist available with prior arrangement.

EXTRA BENEFITS MAKE THIS OFFER OUTSTANDING

TIPS FROM THE PROS

Our guides include some of the region’s best racers and riders.  They ride the region’s
routes and roads every day and can provide you with insight about the course.  They can
also suggest ways to keep you riding at your best for the entire Gran Fondo course.

FRIENDS BEYOND THE FONDO

Cyclists from all over the world love GBH and return year after year to ride our beautiful
courses with our knowledgeable Italian guides.  You’ll enjoy the cycling camaraderie at the
hotel, whether together on the road or over dinner on our terrace.

UNESCO HERITAGE SITE PESCHIERA STEPS AWAY

A short walk from the hotel leads into the heart of Italian history.  Explore the secrets and
shops of Peschiera, perhaps enjoying a drink on the waterfront or watching a sunset from
the fort wall.


MECHANICAL SUPPORT

Our professional mechanics will make sure your bike is clean, tuned-up, and primed for
race day. Our secure Bike Room offers safe bike and box storage, with filtered water,
electrolytes, and road food daily.

DAILY PROGRAM

DAY 1 – Thursday

Arrival, welcome and briefing.  Once you arrive, you’ll have a chance to settle in and then have your bike fitting and a bike review on shifters, braking, riding in Italy, etc. You’ll receive your kit and water bottles and tour the Bike Room, where you’ll conveniently store your gear and find water, cycling food, and electrolytes

DAY 2 – Friday


Choose from the daily group rides leaving and returning to GBH.  Rides range from the
relaxed Leisure level to the challenging Epic, based on speed, distance, and duration.  Led
by experienced local guides, the rides offer the opportunity to enjoy our beautiful region
with other cyclists of your level.

DAY 3 – Saturday


Keep your legs fresh and ready for the next day’s challenge with an easy ride led by our
guides. Return in time to pick up your packet and enjoy the pre-race vibe in Peschiera.

DAY 4 – Sunday

Race Day!  After breakfast, line up for one of the biggest events of the region.  Race the
rolling hills through our spectacular historic countryside and climb high above the lake
before turning back to Peschiera.

DAY 5 – Monday


After breakfast, say goodbye to the stunning Garda region.
Optional: Take time for a final ride or simply enjoy the peaceful lakeside ambiance before
your departure.  Better yet, add extra days for additional group rides with GBH.

RECOMMENDED CYCLING LEVEL

We welcome guests of any cycling ability and do our best to accommodate them in all the Garda Bike Hotel tours. 

In our experience, you will enjoy this challenging program if you are an experienced road cyclist who seeks steep climbs, technical descents, and long days on the bike with other accomplished cyclists.

PINARELLO RENTAL
BIKES


PINARELLO
DOGMA F

The best of the best; a top-level bike, the same used by the pro team Ineos / Grenadiers.

  • Year of the bike: 2025-2026
  • Sizes available: from 43cm to 60cm
  • Group set: Shimano DURA-ACE R9270 Di2 – 12 speed electronic – hydraulic disc brakes – Chainrings DURA ACE 34/50t – Cassette 11/34t  
  • Saddle: Most Lynx
  • Handlebar & stem: Most Jaguar & Most Tiger Ultra Light stem
  • Wheels: Fulcrum Wind 42 DB
  • Tires: Vittoria 30mm
  • Mount Device: Most iTALON Cockpit (for Garmin VIRB, GoPro, wahoo, etc…)
  • Price: 125€ / day — 750€ / week – Contact Us for possible discount.

The New Dogma F is the top level of the Pinarello brand. The same bike used by the Pros. This bike has a market value of approx. 15.000€

The Dogma F is a high-performance race bike with aggressive geometry. This bike is recommended for high level athletes who regularly ride high performance race bikes and are accustomed to the leaned over and low position, as well as the snappy handling, of this race

Available only for GBH guests


PINARELLO
DOGMA X

Top of the line road bike, with a frame designed for endurance.

  • Year of the bike: 2025-2026
  • Sizes available: from 43cm to 60cm
  • Group set: Shimano DURA-ACE R9270 Di2 – 12 speed electronic – hydraulic disc brakes – Chainrings DURA ACE 34/50t – Cassette 11/34t  
  • Saddle: Most Lynx
  • Handlebar & Stem: Most Jaguar XC
  • Wheels: Fulcrum Wind 42 DB
  • Tires: Vittoria 30mm
  • Mount Device: Most iTALON Cockpit (for Garmin VIRB, GoPro, Wahoo, etc…)
  • Price: 125€ / day — 750€ / week – Contact Us for possible discount.

The Pinarello Dogma X is a top of the line Pinarello road bike, with a frame designed for endurance and therefore more comfortable than the Dogma F, but still designed to be a high performing bike.

This bike has a market value of 15.000€ and is great for riders who plan to do our longest rides.

Available only for GBH guests

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