Giro d'Italia
Saturday 5 May to Sunday 31 May 2026
2026 Giro d'Italia
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The Giro d’Italia is finished for another year. You can still join Team Visma | Lease a Bike on one of the stages of the Grand Tours in France and Spain
Simon Yates delivered a masterclass in climbing and grit to don the Maglia Rosa in a thrilling Giro d’Italia victory. After a stunning ride on Stage 19 over the Colle delle Finestre, Yates crossed the finish in Rome, cementing his place among cycling’s elite. The route of the 2026 Giro d’Italia will be announced in october 2025. Shortly afterwards we will offer you the opportunity to book your own Italian cycling adventure with Sportive Breaks. Experience iconic Giro routes—from epic mountain passes to rolling Tuscan hills—fully supported by expert guides, quality accommodation, and local insights.
The Giro d’Italia is the first grand tour of the season, a three week stage race taking in various regions of Italy. The riders take on 21 stages across different terrains designed for all types of riders; sprinters, climbers and puncheurs. The route changes every year which means the type of rider who attends will change too. Grand Tours are highly prestigious and any victory is highly sought after by all riders. There are three grand tours every year, the others are; France and Spain
Enjoy the Giro d’Italia as a guest of one of the best pro cycling team’s in the world. Discover the Team Visma | Lease a Bike exclusive programme of VIP packages for a unique cycling experience. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at Team Visma | Lease a Bike and our unparalleled hospitality during the Giro d’Italia. Only available with Sportive Breaks, discover our exclusive programme of VIP packages for a unique cycling experience.
The 2026 Giro route should be announced in October 2025.
Be warned – places will be limited!
To get a full lowdown of the Team Visma | Lease a Bike packages, read our review on the experiences.
Spread your payments: Our payment plan is an interest-free payment method where you will have the opportunity to spread payment for your booking. We offer the option to pay in the following currencies; £, €, US$, AU$, DKK, SEK & NOK.
Everything taken care of: Enjoy a fully planned and hosted programme as a guest of Team Visma | Lease a Bike.
Drive on the stage route: Drive on the race route in a TVL vehicle and be part of the support crew. TV Screens with live race coverage on board as well as drinks and snacks.
Meet the Team: Hosted by the team you will be part of the team’s bid to win the Pink Jersey during one of the Giro stages. Visit the team bus before the stage, drive in a TVL branded vehicle on the stage route hosted by the team, and much more!
Visit the start and finish: Enjoy the start village before the race, visit the team paddock, lunch and drinks en-route and the finish area post-race (the time spent here will depend on how the race develops)
What's Included?
Official Team Visma | Lease a Bike experience
The official ‘in the heart of the race’ experience with Team Visma | Lease a Bike
Meet the Team
Meet the TVL team. The riders, the coaches, the soigneurs, the mechanics and the drivers
Hospitality included
Start Village, Team Bus Area, full day on the stage route on race day
Pro Race Spectating
You can’t get closer than this. Drive in an official team car on the course and be part of the support team for the day
Transfer
Airport transfers available on request and at a supplement
Itinerary
Day To Day
The Giro d’Italia takes place across various regions of Italy. The race takes riders across a wide variety of terrain across beautiful regions, allowing spectators to see all that Italy has to offer.
2025 Giro d’Italia
The route for the 2025 edition starts with 3 stages in Albania. The route then works its way to northern Italy before finishing with the final week being held across the northern regions. This edition included 2 time trials, 6 flat stages, 8 ‘hilly’ stages and 5 mountain stages.
After booking you will be contacted by Sportive Breaks with further details of your selected stage. You will spend the day as a guest of the team in an official TVL minibus equipped with route map and interior TV screens so we can watch the race live during the day.
On our way to the stage start we will visit the team bus. Here one of the team directors will give you the inside track on the team’s race tactics for the day and meet the riders as they prepare for the day ahead. There may even be time for a stroopwafel and a coffee. We will then visit the Start Village and the team paddock before setting off for the day.
You will spend the day with us in an official black and yellow TVL minibus equipped with food, drinks and interior TV screens so we can watch the stage live during the day*. You will drive on the course of the stage on closed roads and be a proper part of the support team. You will experience the race at various locations.
We will also stop for a lunch break.
We head to the finish area to catch the finale of the race**. Hopefully we can join in with the team celebrations. After the race comes to a close your race day experience does too. From the finish area please organise your own onward travel.
To get a full lowdown of the Team Visma | Lease a Bike packages, read our review on the experiences.
*Please note that reception may be affected in certain regions which may affect transmission quality throughout the day.
**Please note that the race finish may not always be seen live due to how the race has developed and road closures.
Age Limit: No children under 12 years old. For children between 12 and 16, please be aware that the experience is a long, all day experience with a lot of travelling.
Packages and Prices
Price for 2 night ‘In the heart of the race’ experience
- £TBC per person based on on sharing a twin (2 single beds) or double room (one bed)
- £TBC supplement per person for single occupancy of a room
What’s Included:
- The official Team Visma | Lease a Bike ‘in the heart of the race’ experience. More information in the itinerary
- Two night’s hotel stay based on sharing a twin (2 single beds) or double (one bed) room*
- Team Visma | Lease a Bike gift pack
- Visit to the Village Depart
- Daily breakfasts and evening meals
- The services of our local team
- ABTA protected
Also available:
- Single rooms
- Airport transfers
- Other transfers – from the local train station for example are available on request by contacting us –[email protected]
Please note that all advertised elements on race day are subject to change and cannot be guaranteed.
Age Limit: No children under 12 years old. For children between 12 and 16, please be aware that the experience is a long, all day experience with a lot of travelling. Please make sure they are aware of this before booking.
Team Visma | Lease a Bike ‘in the Heart of the Race’ VIP experiences
Ahead of Race Day we will communicate the day’s itinerary and the start and finish locations.
The day begins with our Team Visma | Lease a Bike host who will meet you to begin your race day experience. You host will be an ex-pro rider who will offer professional insights into the race. The first stop is a visit to the team hotel where one of the team Directors will share the team’s race strategy with you for the day.
After visiting the team hotel, we set off for the start area where you will visit the Team Bus to see how a World Tour Cycling Team prepare for a race day. From there you visit the start village for the team presentations and rider sign on. Now it’s time for the race to get underway.
You will be in an official Team Visma | Lease a Bike vehicle with full race accreditation for access to the race course. The vehicle is equipped with a map of the official race route and live TV coverage. During the day you will stop at multiple points on the roadside and we will stop for lunch along with having snacks and drinks available throughout the day.
We aim to arrive at the finish in time to see it live but we can’t guarantee this as it depends on how the race plays out on the day. Once the race and podium ceremonies are over the full race day experience with Team Visma | Lease a Bike draws to a close. Your host will take you to the end point.
Please note that each itinerary is different depending on the race or stage. Please read the itinerary to view the specific logistics and itinerary for your chosen package
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Plenty to choose from
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Spread your payments
Our payment plan is an interest-free payment method where you will have the opportunity to spread payment for your booking. *Selected products. Terms and Conditions apply.
You're in safe hands
We have a team of highly experienced professionals who have been organising cycling trips for over 25 years. We are members of ABTA and ATOL, meaning you can book with confidence.
Logistics covered
We know the routes, we know the roads. We know how the event works and the best hotels for the start and finish. We organise everything for you; transfers, bike transport, additional feed stops, rep support and more.
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