Italy One Day ClassicsStrade Bianche with Sportive Breaks
The first classic pro race & Granfondo of the season on the famous white roads of Tuscany. Take on the gravel with a killer finish into stunning Siena. A perfect cycling weekend for riders of all abilities and one for non riding partners.
Weekend Highlights
Weekend Highlights
Guided Warm up Ride: On Saturday we ride 50km with our local guides watching the race & getting some feel for the gravel.
Private Feed Stop: Around 70km before Siena we have a private feed with savoury food, OTE nutrition and a mechanic stand.
Mechanical Support: Our expert mechanics are on hand all weekend to make sure your bike is well set up for the gravel or hire one of our Ridleys.
| Sportive Distance | Sportive Elevation | Sportive Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Route | 139km | 1350m | 3/5 Mix of climbing & flatter days suitable for most riders. |
| Medium Route | 86km | 950m | 2/5 Rolling terrain with the occasional climb. Social riding suitable for all riders. |
What's Included
Accommodation
3* hotel in central Siena
Transfer
Return transfers from Pisa
Included Meals
All breakfasts
Guided Warm Up Ride
Short spin on Friday & longer ride on Saturday
Private Feed Stop
For both the medium & long route.
Mechanic
Expert mechanic on hand all weekend
Sportive Entry
Delivered to the hotel
Bike Rental
Ridley Fenix SL available (£139)
Strade Bianche
A one day classic born from a sportive. The Strade Bianche has a unique history, starting in the late 90s when a group of local riders founded l’Eroica, a ride to celebrate the glory days of cycling over Tuscany’s famous white gravel roads. This became so popular that the professionals wanted a go and so the Strade Bianche was born. This is now firmly established as one of the best races of the calendar and makes for an amazing cycling weekend.
Join our small group tour staying in central Siena. We have options to eat our all together in town and on Saturday enjoy a guided ride catching the pro race and getting some feel for the gravel. Our local guide, Ingo, gives some tips on how best to ride in these conditions. Then on Sunday it’s time for you to take on the sportive before a celebratory meal all together in town.
Itinerary
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12th March (tbc) : Arrival Day
● Meet in Pisa for transfer to the hotel at 17:55. ● Following arrival at the hotel, bikes are built in preparation for Saturday. ● Enjoy a welcome drink at 19:00 with our guide, who will run us through the plans for our mini-break
13th March (tbc) : Pro race day
● Ride 60km including some gravel sections. ● Catch the pro race en route. ● Return to the hotel to watch the end of the race in Siena.
14th March (tbc) : Sportive day
● The Sportive begins at 08:30. ● Post ride beers at the hotel
15th March (tbc) : Departure Day
We enjoy a leisurely morning before being transported to Pisa Airport.
Airport Transfers
Our transfers are from Pisa airport and the journey to Siena takes approx 1hr30. ;Our guides will meet you in arrivals.
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