2024 The Strade Bianche
Event Date: 3rd March 2024 Tour Dates: 1st – 4th March 2024, 3 Nights
Book now to avoid disapointment – 5 Star Sold out , 3 Star Available
You may have drunk Ernesto and Giulio Gallo wine?
Well the true history of this race was devised by these two famous wine makers back in 1897.
Please read on, with grateful thanks to Chris Fontecchio.
The Gran Fondo starts and finishes in Siena with 30kms riding on the famous white gravel roads.
Our base is perfectly placed in the town centre, just 500 meters from the start line, and is central to explore bella Siena. This trip has something for everybody, both cyclist and non-cycling partners alike. A pro race, an Italian Gran Fondo, shopping and history. You really do have it all in Siena. The trip is on a bed and breakfast basis, as there are many places to choose from to eat in the town of Sienna instead staying on the hotel.
We offer two packages one being our standard package at £699.95 or should you wish for that extra luxury then we have places in the ONLY 5-star hotel in Siena and this will be £949.95. Please note both packages DO NOT include evening meal, as Siena has so many places to choose from to have an evening meal. Book before 31/5/2023 and get the early bird price £649.95 and £849.95
When is it?
Friday 1st March 2024 to Monday 4th March 2024 – 3 nights.
Your Strade Bianche challenge is on Sunday 3rd March 2024
Watch the pro race on Saturday and then you too race on the white roads of Siena Tuscany, a truly magical way to start your season.
Weekends Plan ?
Friday – Arrival , unpack , walk down to the sign on, eat where you like in Siena
Saturday – Visit Expo , watch the Women’s Pro Race Start , the the Mens Pro race start. Time to grab a coffee and cake and watch the arrival of the Womens’s finish and Men Finish , eat where you like in Siena
Sunday – Gran Fondo Start at 08:00 , evening meal get together at 19:30 at the Continental Hotel (optional for riders)
Monday – leave 12:00 midday , meet at the Albergo Chiusarelli Hotel
How long is the Strade Bianche?
There are 2 distances (This link shows you the 2019 distances which may change slightly for 2022)
- 141.2 kms
51kms of ‘sterrati’, the correct name for dusty chalk roads of Tuscany.
- 86.6 kms
21.6kms of sterrati.
Your Gran Fondo starts at 9:00 a.m. from the Medicea Fortress Stadium in Siena.
Strade Bianche Profile long and short
The grey areas on the profile refer to the gravel sectors.
Our two hotels – Bed and Breakfast only
5 star Hotel – Gran Continental Hotel – Central Siena
3 Star Hotel – Albergo Chiusarelli – Central Siena – twin/double, single occupancy available on request and subject to availability
Excited? Are you ready for the Strade Bianche? Great, so how much?
TOUR COST PER PERSON
£699.95 per person, based on 2 people sharing a superior room in our 3 star hotel , non rider £649.95 – Standard package
Twin/Double as Single Occupancy if available £175.00
£949.95 per person, based on 2 people sharing a room, non rider £849.95 – Siena’s only 5 Star Luxury Hotel – SOLD OUT
Twin/Double room as 5 Star Single Occupancy if available £325.00 – SOLD OUT
£50 Less for non-rider
WHEN AND WHAT DO YOU NEED TO PAY?
£100.00 deposit per person secures your place and entry
- 1st instalment on 1/10/2023
- Balance 1/2/2024
Please take a look at our payment and cancellations Terms and Conditions.
WHAT DO WE INCLUDE IN YOUR TRIP?
- Transfer to and from PISA airport (PSA)
- Bed and breakfast at a perfectly located base just 500 meters from the start
The choices and eating-out experience in Siena is endless and our many customers suggested that was their preferred option, so we have not included an evening meal with this trip, - Guaranteed Strade Bianchi Gran Fondo entry
- Some other tour operators add these costs to your trip cost
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?
- Hotel personal tax
- Your other personal hotel costs, such as your bar bill, etc
- Other personal expenses
- Personal insurance
- Evening meal
- It’s recommended that you take out personal insurance
Flight arrivals & departures
Outbound
Fly into PISA airport (PSA)
Ensure you are cleared through customs by 12:30 mid day 1/3/2024
Coach departs at 13:00
Return
Coach departs from the hotel at 12:00 midday 4/3/2024
2 -hour (approx.) transfer, so book your return flight with this in mind.
Bike Delivery and Collection Service
What we need from you
- British Cycling Licence number (Gold, Silver or Bronze)
- Date of birth
- Medical Certificate, date to be current with this event
What about the ‘Small Print’ and payment?
PAYMENT
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Where are we staying ?
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Departure3rd March 2024
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Departure Time1st – 4th March 2024, 3 Nights
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A Brilliant trip from start to finish. The hotel is perfectly placed in the centre of Siena, it couldn’t be better for the sign on and start of the GF which is literally right outside the front door. Dudley’s connections meant sign on was painless. The ride is not to be missed, epic scenery and a challenging parcours. I’d love to go again but not sure I’ll get it past the Mrs again!
I went to the Strade Bianchi in March 2019 with European Cycling Events and it was fantastic! Dudley was calm and helpful throughout and we had a brilliant time: watching the build up; seeing the Women’s then the Men’s race – and then tackling the route ourselves on the Sunday. Well organised transfers from Pisa airport; perfectly-situated hotel. couldn’t recommend it more.
Dave Pinder
Superbly organised trip, transfers from airport to hotel on time and quick. Hotels very comfortable and close to Event HQ and start. Dudley always available for any queries. Thoroughly recommend all the trips organised.
Just done the 2022 edition. A great trip and awesome event. Exactly the level of professionalism from European Cycle Events that something like this needs. Travel to/from airport all no problem and the hotel was top notch (Continental). Would do again in a heartbeat provided I can find my legs again!
Amazing city, superb ride and troublefree organisation. I’m coming back!
9 Reviews
“It was epic! Thank you very much for a super well organized trip. Looking forward to seeing you soon”
“It was a great weekend , I am sure i will be booking further trips in the future”