Strade Bianche
‘In the heart of the race’ experiences
Saturday 7 March 2026

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Strade Bianche
powered by Team Visma | Lease a Bike
Rouleur was a guest of our Strade Bianche experience with Team Visma | Lease a Bike in 2025. Find out how they got on here -> Front Row Seat: A wild Strade Bianche VIP Chase with Sportive Breaks
Strade Bianche 2026 will take place on Saturday 7 March. Stay with us in beautiful Tuscany and enjoy the medieval city of Siena. The Strade Bianche weekend is a celebration of early season cycling on the white gravel roads around historic Siena that give the race its name. The southernmost northern classic has only been in existence since 2007, but it has already established itself as a ‘must see’ and a ‘must do’ event. Last year the Strade Bianche winner was Tadej Pogacar.
Enjoy Strade Bianche as a guest of one of the best pro cycling teams in the world. This is the most immersive experience that there is. Only 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 Strade Bianche.
Book your VIP package now and experience the race as a VIP guest! We offer the experience with the option to add 1 or 2 nights hotel stay in Siena.
Want to see what it will be like? Watch this video from Il Lombardia 2024 here.
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 one or two nights optional: Stay at Hotel Four Points Sheraton in Siena and close to all the action. We also offer an experience only package without accommodation
Everything taken care of: Enjoy a fully planned and hosted programme as a guest of Team Visma | Lease a Bike.
Drive on the race route on Strade Bianche day: 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 Strade Bianche. Visit the team bus before the race, drive in a TVL branded vehicle on the route hosted by the team, assist at team feed stops and much more!
What's Included & Optional Extras

Official Team Visma | Lease a Bike experience
The official ‘in the heart of the race’ experience with Team Visma | Lease a Bike
Hospitality included
Start Village, Team Bus Area, full day on the Strade Bianche course on race day
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
Meet the Team
Meet the TVL team. The riders, the coaches, the soigneurs, the mechanics and the drivers
Optional Accommodation
4* Hotel for 1 or 2 nights is optional.
Meals
All breakfasts and evening meals are included when booking accommodation
Optional Airport Transfers
Airport transfers available on request and at a supplement.
Itinerary
Various Options
Please make your own arrangements to arrive at the hotel this afternoon, where our friendly team will be available to greet you upon arrival. Our hotel is the 4* Four Points Sheraton in Siena.
If you are flying into Italy, we are able to offer airport transfers from Pisa or Florence International Airport today. Airport transfers are available at extra cost and are on request by contacting our team via [email protected]
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. Your host will run you through what to expect from the race day tomorrow.
After breakfast at the hotel your Strade Bianche 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. We will also 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 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. We will enjoy an evening meal together at a local restaurant, before returning to our hotel.
Rouleur joined us in 2025. Find out what the day was like here – > Front row seat: A wild Strade Bianche VIP chase with Sportive Breaks – Rouleur
*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.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast this morning before checking out of the hotel.
We offer an optional airport transfer back to Pisa or Florence Airport. This transfer is available at an additional cost and can be requested by contacting [email protected]
Meet your hosts this morning at Hotel Four Points by Sheraton, just outside Siena old town. Provisional meeting time is 7-8am.
You will spend the day as a guest of the team in an official TVL minibus, hosted by an ex-professional racer.
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. We will also 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 race route on closed roads and be a part of the support team. You will experience the race at various locations, and you may even have the chance to watch your host hand out bottles or spare wheels.
During the day 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, you are free to continue the celebrations at your leisure in Siena’s medieval centre, or we can take you back to the day’s meeting point at Hotel Four Points by Sheraton.
Rouleur joined us at Strade Bianche in 2025. Find out what the day was like here – > Front row seat: A wild Strade Bianche VIP chase with Sportive Breaks – Rouleur
*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.
Prices and Packages
Experience Only
- £549 per person for the experience without accommodation
What’s Included:
- The official Team Visma | Lease a Bike ‘in the heart of the race’ experience.
- Team Visma | Lease a Bike gift
- Mette the riders, support team, and witness the work that goes into a professional bike race
- Visit the team bus, start area and finish area of the race
- Lunch included
Hotel stay
Book for 1 or 2 nights at hotel 4* Four Points in Siena on half board basis.
- From £160 per person based on on sharing a twin (2 single beds) or double room (one bed)
- From £250 per person for single occupancy of a room
What’s Included:
- One or two nights hotel stay at 4* Hotel Four Points by Sheraton
- Daily breakfasts and evening meals
- The official Team Visma | Lease a Bike ‘in the heart of the race’ experience.
- Team Visma | Lease a Bike gift
- Mette the riders, support team, and witness the work that goes into a professional bike race
- Visit the team bus, start area and finish area of the race
- Lunch included
- The services of our local team
- ABTA protected
Also available:
- Airport transfers from Pisa or Florence airport – email us for a quote
- 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 white roads for yourself – Ride the Gran Fondo Strade Bianche with Sportive Breaks – Click here for more info
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.
Team Visma | Lease a Bike ‘in the Heart of the Race’ VIP experiences
If you haven’t booked the hotel with us then please meet us at the hotel in Siena on the day. We are staying at hotel Four Points Sheraton.
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 race radio, 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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If you have any questions, please contact our team [email protected]
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.
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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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Hospitality
Hotels
Hotel Four Points Sheraton is a modern 4-star hotel located in the residential area of Scacciapensieri, close to the University Educational Complex. The hotel is close to the train station and there’s a public bus stop next to the hotel. This is an excellent location for your Strade Bianche weekend with Sportive Breaks.
Only minutes from Sienna’s walls and historic city centre, the Four Points Sheraton hotel features contemporary accommodations and modern venues. The hotel offers complimentary On-Site Parking. Hotel Four Points is a 5-minute walk from the other hotel that we feature; hotel Executive Siena.
The check-in time at Four Points by Sheraton Siena is 3:00 pm and the check-out time is 12:00 pm. The hotel has a bike storage room for the safe storage of your bike and bike box or bag.
The amenities at Four Points by Sheraton Siena include: Bar and Restaurant, free Wifi, free full American breakfast and your stay also includes 3-course evening meal with water and wine included.
FAQs
Meet the Reps

Theo Eltink
About Theo
Theo is a hospitality host for Team Visma | Lease a Bike and has been working for them for 3 years. His professional career spanned 5 years and he rode for the following teams; Rabobank, Skill Shimano.
His top professional results are;
- Tacx Pro Classic/Ronde van Zeeland – 2nd – 2005
- Tour de l’Avenir – Stage win – 2004
- Tour Des Pyrenees-Vuelta A Los Pirineos – Stage win – 2004
- Ronde de l’Isard – Stage win – 2001
- Tour de l’Ain – 2nd on Stage 2 – 2004
Theo’s favourite locations to cycle;
Around Tuscany, especially where Strade Bianche takes place due to the fantastic landscape.
Theo’s favourite races to attend with Team Visma | Lease a Bike;
All the grand tours as I have great memories of all these races.

Maarten Tjallingii
About Maarten
Maarten is a hospitality host for Team Visma | Lease a Bike. His professional career spanned 20 years covering both Road and MTB. He has ridden for the following teams; Vredestein Cannondale, Marco Polo, Skill Shimano, Silence-Lotto, Rabobank, Blanco, Belkin and Lotto Jumbo.
His top cycling results are;
- Tour of Belgium – General Classification – 2006
- Tour of Qinghai Lake – General Classification – 2006
- Tour of Qinghai Lake – Stage win – 2006
- Tour du Faso – General Classification – 2003
- Paris Roubaix – 3rd – 2011
Maarten’s favourite location to cycle;
Cape Town, once you go there you dont want to return home!
Maarten’s favourite race to attend with Team Visma | Lease a Bike;
Paris Roubaix because it brings back good memories of 2011 when I was on the podium at that race.

Eddy Bouwmans
About Eddy
Eddy is a hospitality host for Team Visma | Lease a Bike and has been since 2016. His professional career spanned 8 years from 1990 – 1997 riding for the following teams; Panasonic, Histor Novemail, Novell Software and Foreldorado-Golff.
His top professional results are;
- Classics des Alps – 1993
- Tour de France – Young Rider Classification (White Jersey) – 1992
- Tour de Suisse – Young Rider Classification (White Jersey) – 1990
- Criterium du Dauphine – Stage win – 1993
- Criterium international – Stage win – 1994
- ZLM Tour – GC Win – 1997
Eddy’s favourite locations to cycle;
It was too touch to pick just one place so its one of these three; Italy, France or the Belgium Ardennes.
Eddy’s favourite races to attend with Team Visma | Lease a Bike;
Any Italian race and the Tour de France
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