Il Lombardia
Saturday 11 October 2025
Il Lombardia
powered by Team Visma | Lease a Bike
Enjoy the last Monument of the year as a guest of one of world’s best professional cycling teams. Discover the Team Visma | Lease a Bike exclusive programme of VIP packages for a unique cycling experience. The last monument takes place in the Italian region of Lombardy covering around 250km. The ‘classic of the falling leaves’ is characterised by countless hairpin corners and challenging climbs. Its is considered a race for climbers and is an excellent way to end the European season. Because of its difficulty it has earned its place as one of the 5 cycling monuments which also include; Milan Sanremo, Tour of Flanders, The Hell of the North and La Doyenne.
Enjoy the last monument of the season; Il Lombardia as a guest of one of the best pro cycling team’s in the world. Exclusively available with Sportive Breaks, discover our 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 Il Lombardia.
Book your VIP package now and experience the race as a VIP guest!
To get a full lowdown of the Team Visma | Lease a Bike packages, read our review on the experiences.
The 2025 Il Lombardia will take place on Saturday 11 October. Be warned, places are very limited!
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.
Hotel for two nights: Stay at a conveniently located hotel, close to the all the action.
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 Il Lombardia. Visit the team bus before the start, drive in a TVL branded vehicle on the race route hosted by the team, assist at team feed stops and much more!
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
Accommodation
Hotel in prime location for 2 nights
Meals included
All breakfasts and evening meals
Pro Race Spectating
You can’t get closer than this. Drive in an official team vehicle on the course and be part of the support team for the day
Hospitality included
Start Village, Team Bus Area, full day on the Il Lombardia course on race day
Meet the Team
Meet the TVL team. The riders, the coaches, the soigneurs, the mechanics and the drivers
Transfer
Airport transfers available on request and at a supplement.
Itinerary
Day To Day
Travel to the hotel
Please make your own arrangements to arrive at the hotel today, where our friendly team will be available to greet you upon arrival.
Airport Transfer
If you plan to fly then we offer airport transfers for you and your luggage, from Milan Malpensa, Milan Linate or Milan Bergamo Airports. Airport transfers are available at extra cost and are on request by contacting our team via [email protected]
Our hotel
We are staying at a conveniently located hotel that is close to the start of tomorrow’s race. Your stay will be for 2 nights and this will be on a half-board basis with breakfasts and evening meals included.
This afternoon and early evening, your Team Visma | Lease a Bike host is available for you at the hotel. During the evening meal we will provide a briefing on the exciting experience ahead, as well as offering you the opportunity to meet and greet the riders and support team. Your host will run you through what to expect from the race day tomorrow.
After breakfast at the hotel your Il Lombardia day starts. 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 hotel where the team are staying. Here one of the team directors will give you the inside track on the team’s race tactics for the day. After this we make our way to the start location where we will visit the team bus 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.
During the day we will be handing out wheels and water bottles during the race. 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 we take you back to the days meeting point.
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. Please make sure they are aware of this before booking.
After breakfast we offer an optional airport transfer to Milan Malpensa, Milan Linate or Milan Bergamo Airports. This transfer is available at an additional cost and can be requested by contacting Sportive Breaks – [email protected]
Packages and Prices
Price for 2 night ‘In the heart of the race’ experience
- £1399 per person based on on sharing a twin (2 single beds) or double room (one bed)
- £200 supplement per person for single occupancy of a room
What’s Included:
- Two night’s hotel stay based on sharing a twin (2 single beds) or double (one bed) room*
- Daily breakfasts and evening meals
- The official Team Visma | Lease a Bike ‘in the heart of the race’ experience. More information in the itinerary
- 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]
- Make a full weekend of it and experience the infamous cobbles for yourself – Ride the Gran Fondo Lombardia with Sportive Breaks – Link
*The night before and after the race
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 have a chance to hand out bottles to the riders as they come past. During the day 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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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.
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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.
