Tuscany: Strade Bianche & Chianti bike tour
Stop just watching Strade Bianche on TV! Ride on the same gravel track
A triumphant arrival at Siena Piazza del Campo
Try handmade Pici, Fiorentina Steak and toss with a glass of Chianti at the winery where it is produced
Le Strade Bianche is much more than a race. It is Tuscany at its best! And you can live the same emotions of pedalling on those white roads, running across Siena hills, vineyards, sunflower fields and passing through medieval villages, farms and those narrow streets that take you in the time machine. This important international race demonstrates that this tourist destination is however more modern than ever and it is among the most desired places by cyclists from all over the planet. Refined resorts, renowned wineries and gourmet restaurants will repay your cycling days. Just imagine relaxing sipping a glass of Chianti while the sun disappears between the cypresses. This is a holiday for true two-wheels enthusiasts who wants to pedal right in the heart of Italy. Try our gravel bike and ebike to rent!
Itinerary
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A day to get to know your tour guides and your travel buddies in Tuscany most authentic city, UNESCO site and famous for its Palio historic horse race. A stroll at Piazza del Campo at sunset and a nice dinner will be the beginning of an incredible Italian experience.
Accomodation: La Certosa di Maggiano
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Leaving our beautiful accommodation in the morning, we will pedal on the postcard like hills around the city of Siena, called Crete Senesi, alternating asphalt and dirt road. We will cross the small towns of Radi, Vescovado, Murlo and Bibbiano before finding the first real climb with four challenging hairpin bends on a dirt road taking us to the golf resort. Afternoon to relax by the pool and to discover the flavors of beautiful Tuscany food and wines.
Accomodation: La Bagnaia Golf Resort
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This will be a breathtaking day, across hills marked by cypresses and some of the world most famous vineyards. The climb to Montalcino will be rewarded by this beautiful historical village overlooking the valley, its castle and the old little medieval roads, that it is renowned for the production of Brunello di Montalcino wine. From here a long descent on some of Eroica stages will take us through Tuscany beautiful landscapes, all the way to Buonconvento, where the finish line is at the wonderful ancient villa resort, where to relax by the pool before enjoying a typical dinner with, of course, the famous local wines.
Accomodation: Villa Armena
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Today we will enter another world-renowned area of Tuscany represented by the famous icon of the Black Rooster, if you have ever seen a bottle of Chianti wine, you will immediately recognize it. Gentle hills alternating woods, vineyards and old farmhouses will give you the true flavor of Italy dolce vita. Starting from Castelnuovo we enter one of the most renowned wine production areas on mixed terrain pedaling through its beautiful villages immersed in vineyards.
Accomodation: Podere Casato
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A beautiful dirt road begins in Pianella taking us through an immense landscape of vineyards. Radda in Chianti is a spectacular medieval village, enclosed by massive defensive walls. From here we continue to Gaiole in Chianti, with its famous sculpture of the Black Rooster dominating its square.
Accomodation: Castello di Spaltenna
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Today our resort will organize for us unforgettable special treats and a wine tasting experience for a relaxing day before the last stage to Siena waiting for us tomorrow.
Accomodation: Castello di Spaltenna
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From Gaiole we will continue to Brolio Castel, in the heart of the classic Chianti surrounded by 240 hectares of fine vineyards and where, in 1872 the Baron Ricasoli invented the Chianti wine recipe. The dirt climb with three important turns will be repaid by the view of the castle, overlooking over the Chianti valley. From here we continue with a long descent to Pianella and finally head towards Siena for our triumphant arrival at famous Piazza de Campo, right on Strade Bianche epic finish line in heart for the city.
Accomodation: La Certosa di Maggiano
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Spend your morning to visit Siena and to enjoy an Italian ice-cream. Goodbye Tuscany!
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Dates + Availability
| DATES | PRICE | SINGLE SUPPLEMENT | AVAILABILITY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/05/2024 - 19/05/2024 | €4.890,00 $5,350.00 |
€ 600,00 $ 655.00 |
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Inclusions + Details
The price includes
- 7 nights in luxury accomodations in double room with breakfast | 7 dinners (3 hotel + 4 restaurant)
- Cycling guide | van and mechanic in tow for ordinary assistance (snacks and drink) | photos and videos along the routes and during visits
- All minivan transfers, bike and luggage transport | transfer from and to Rome airport
- Welcome kit Vince Team supplement | 20% discount on Cinelli Bike apparel and accessories
The fee does not include
- Flight
- 4 lunches
- Travel insurance
Anything not mentioned in "The price includes"
Bikes
Ital Cycling Bike Tours offers you a road bike rental which is at a professional level.
The Superstar is Cinelli’s cutting-edge carbon fiber re-interpretation of the mythical Italian stage-racing bicycle that is the brand’s heritage and DNA.
Unlike other brands who each year offer bicycles with ever increasingly narrow scope of use, Cinelli, when developing the Superstar, obsessed over the way in which the inherent qualities of carbon fiber and its manufacturing processes could be employed to produce an aggressively contemporary version of the legendary versatility of the Italian Grand Tour ride quality i.e. the intelligent balance of low-weight, aggressive handling over highly varied terrain and long-distance riding comfort.
The K60 is the ideal model for those who switch to a carbon frame for the first time and wish to do so while being careful to optimize the quality / cost ratio. Also designed for cycle touring, the reactivity and stiffness of this bike will amaze you! The monocoque carbon frame weighing about 990 grams, is characterized by modern lines, in the name of cleanliness and elegance.
When we first premiered the Factor O2, it was ridden to mountain top stage victories at the Tour de France and second place at Paris-Roubaix. As good as that version of the O2 proved to be, this revamped O2 is even better, thanks largely to improved manufacturing techniques that allow us to make the frame lighter, stronger, and more durable.
There are several reasons to choose an electric road bike like the Navir I.ON. It allows you to go out with more prepared companions. It paves the way for you to achieve goals you have never imagined before. So why put limits on passion? Carbon monocoque frame conceived by Guerciotti in the same way as for the muscular version of Navir. Navir I.ON features a 500 Wh lithium-ion battery, which will give you an assistance range of up to 220 km. The electric assistance of Navir I.ON is powered by a powerful 250 watt Italian motor, with a maximum torque of 70 N/m. Polini E-P3 boasts a unique design, compact dimensions and a lower weight than the e-bike motors available on the market today.