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Trip Itinerary
Immerse yourself in the exhilarating world of pro racing with the Strade Bianche bike tour in Italy, the pinnacle event for cycling enthusiasts.
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Where to Arrive
Airport:
Florence Airport (FLR)
Pick-up location:
Via Fiume, 12, 50123, Florence, Italy
Pick-up time:
11:00 AM
Where to Depart
Airport:
Florence Airport (FLR)
Drop-off location:
Via Fiume, 12, 50123, Florence, Italy
Drop-off time:
11:30 PM
Additional Arrival Information
We suggest that you arrive at least one day prior to the start of your Strade Bianche cycling tour, which will enable you to adjust to the time zone and minimize the risk of missing the trip start due to flight-related delays. We recommend that you fly into Florence’s Amerigo Vespucci Airport (FLR). The Florence airport is about three miles (under five km) from the town center. You can take a taxi (for approximately 20 euros) directly to the hotel or a bus, which departs hourly.
Rome also offers flight options. To get to Florence from from Rome’s Fiumicino Airport (FCO), you may take a direct train to Rome’s central station, Roma Termini. Follow the “Stazione/Railway Station” signs. Trains depart twice hourly. Tickets can be purchased at a Biglietteria office or from ticket machines. All tickets must be validated before getting on the train: do this by stamping your ticket at the yellow boxes near the platform. The ride takes 30 minutes. From Roma Termini, transfer to a train for Florence. The Eurostar trains depart frequently and are the quickest. The trip to Florence takes one and a half hours and costs between 45-65 euros one way per person. Taxis are available from the Florence train station to take you to your hotel. Taxi service is available from Rome Fiumicino Airport to central Rome for around 50 euros.
Your Trek Travel guides will meet you on Via Fiume, 12, 50123, Florence, Italy, in front of the Hotel Albani at 11:00 AM on the first day of the trip. A one-hour shuttle will bring you to the Hotel Athena in the beautiful town of Siena, your home for the next four nights. After a light lunch, your guides will discuss the rules of bike safety and specific cycling tips before familiarizing you with your Trek Domane and ensuring a comfortable fit. Then it's time to take to the open road and warm up your legs as you spin through rolling woodlands and enjoy your first expansive Tuscan vistas.
If you will be late for the pick-up or are going to miss it altogether, please inform your guides. You will receive an email a week before the trip starts with their names and contact details. If you cannot reach them, please call the Hotel Athena (+39 0 577 286 313) and leave a message with your expected arrival time and contact details.
Additional Departure Information
You will say farewell to your guides at 10:00 AM at the Hotel Athena. You’ll depart by private shuttle for Hotel Albani, Florence, arriving close to 11:30 AM. The hotel is a five-minute walk from Santa Maria Novella train station where trains connect to many European cities. Please do not book seats before 1:00 PM to ensure enough time for arrival. The airport in Florence (FLR) is three miles (under five km) from the city. You can reach it by train, taxi, or shuttle bus; please do not schedule a flight prior to 3:00 PM. Visit www.TrenItalia.com for train information.
Welcome to Siena and your first ride in Tuscany!
Overview
Buongiorno! Your Trek Travel guides will meet you in Florence at 11:00 AM on the first day of your Strade Bianche bike tour. A one-hour shuttle will bring you to Hotel Athena in the beautiful town of Siena, your new home for the next four nights. After a light lunch, your guides will discuss bike safety and specific cycling tips for riding in Tuscany before familiarizing you with your Trek Checkpoint and ensuring a comfortable fit. Then it's time to take to the open road and warm up your legs as you spin through rolling woodlands and enjoy your first expansive Tuscan vistas. Tonight, we'll enjoy a social hour and dinner overlooking the picturesque valleys below and toast to the exciting days ahead.
Hotel
Hotel Athena
Meals included
Lunch | Social Hour | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Siena boasts the finest-preserved Medieval charm in Italy.
Step into an endlessly fascinating place as you meander through a maze of red-brick architecture, with the captivating Piazza del Campo and Gothic Cathedral at its heart.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Siena To Pievescola Loop - Approximately 32 mi | 52 km and 3,400 ft | 1,030 m
Ride Option 2
SHORT OPTION:
Siena to Ampugnano Loop - Approximately 18 mi | 29 km and 1,280 ft | 390 m
Experience the strade bianche, the white roads of Chianti
Overview
Strade bianche is Italian for "white roads," and today we'll test our wheels on these famed routes for the first time. The name comes from the color of the dry limestone gravel that lifts into a fine white dust that lingers along the race course. We'll ride on the traditional L’Eroica course, which starts in the town of Gaiole and covers some of the most beautiful roads in the area of Chianti, winding among historic vineyards leading to the cypress-lined entrance of Castello di Brolio. You'll feel like a pro today as our guides support you in a battle against the same steep climbs that challenge the world's best.
Hotel
Hotel Athena
Meals included
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Eroica Café
Eroica Caffé Brolio, in the heart of Chianti, is popular among both cyclists and non-cyclists, and offers a peaceful and natural environment.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Siena to Gaiole Loop - Approximately 50 mi | 81 km and 4,890 ft | 1,490 m
Ride Option 2
SHORT OPTION:
Siena to Gaiole with Shuttle - Approximately 24 mi | 38 km and 2,680 ft | 816 m
Witness the women's and men's Strade Bianche races en route with an exclusive finale in Siena
Overview
Today you will live the race like a true Italian cycling fan. The 133-mile (215 km) Strade Bianche race begins and ends in Siena, with a grand finish at Piazza del Campo, with roughly 40 miles (63 km) of white gravel roads along the route. We'll start our morning on bikes and get to the first gravel section, where we'll wait for the women's race to pass by and then move on to see the men's peloton on another strategic gravel section. After the on-course viewing, we'll ride back to Siena, where we'll enjoy lunch, soak up the race atmosphere, and watch coverage of the last approaching sections on TV at our exclusive Trek Travel viewing spot in the center of Siena on the Piazza del Campo. Then, it's time to join the fun and witness the finale right before our eyes as the race finishes in the square. After an exciting day of race viewing, this beautiful town is yours to discover and enjoy dinner at your leisure.
Hotel
Hotel Athena
Meals included
Breakfast | Lunch
Highlight of the Day
Finish viewing at Piazza del Campo
Enjoy the dramatic finale of the Strade Bianche Pro Race race and electric atmosphere in one of Europe's greatest medieval squares in beautiful Siena.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Siena to Corsano Viewing - Approximately 19 mi | 30 km and 1,480 ft | 450 m
Ride like the pros and tackle the Terre di Siena Gran Fondo
Overview
Did all of that live race action give you inspiration to test your own legs? Today is your chance to tackle a Tuscan classic at the Terre di Siena Gran Fondo, a dusty challenge you can choose to ride for your best time or at your own pace. We'll begin in the center of Siena for the start of the Gran Fondo, where you'll pin on your number for a true Italian cycling adventure. The route of the Gran Fondo is the same as the Women’s Elite route — a twisty and undulating course, with no long climbs but with punchy hills, most significantly on the unpaved parts. There are roughly 20 miles (32 km) of gravel roads on the Gran Fondo course and around 12 miles (20 km) for the Medio Fondo. The finish line is at Piazza del Campo, where a huge crowd welcomes the arrival of all participants. Tonight, we will dine together and relive the day over a hearty dinner in our guides' favorite restaurant. Cheers to an unforgettable Strade Bianche bike tour!
Hotel
Hotel Athena
Meals included
Breakfast | Lunch | Social Hour | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Featured Meal: Savor Tuscan flavors at a festive dinner
Enjoy absolutely divine gnocchi, pici, and ravioli served with wild boar or truffle sauce. A flavor paradise for your taste buds.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Strade Bianche Gran Fondo - Approximately 86 mi | 139 km and 6,560 ft | 2,000 m
Ride Option 2
SHORT OPTION:
Strade Bianche Medio Fondo Short - Approximately 54 mi | 87 km and 4,430 ft | 1,350 m
Enjoy a relaxed morning and take in the Tuscan countryside
Overview
It’s sadly time to bid farewell to Tuscany. Rise bright and early this morning to make the most of the stunning light and watch a bright new day rise over the Tuscan countryside. Or choose to linger a while over a hot cappuccino and enjoy a leisurely morning at the hotel. After breakfast, the group will shuttle back to Hotel Albani in Florence.
Hotel
Hotel Athena
Meals included
Breakfast
Highlight of the Day
If a date is marked as Private, it is reserved for a private group.
Don’t see exactly what you are looking for or looking for a custom date?
Call our trip consultants at 866-464-8735
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Gravel: 1-3 hours of riding. Up to 20 mi (35 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).
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