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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 £649.95 or should you wish for that extra luxury then we have places in the ONLY 5-star hotel in Siena and this will be £849.95. 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. After early bird price the prices are £699.95 and £899.05 , early bird prices can not be used in-conjunction with any other offers
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.
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
There are 2 distances (This link shows you the 2019 distances which may change slightly for 2022)
Your Gran Fondo starts at 9:00 a.m. from the Medicea Fortress Stadium in Siena.
The grey areas on the profile refer to the gravel sectors.
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
£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
£100.00 deposit per person secures your place and entry
Please take a look at our payment and cancellations Terms and Conditions.
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.
Many thanks for deciding to take a trip with European Cycle Events, we really look forward to seeing you.
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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!
Had an excellent time – can’t recommend it enough. The ride itself was iconic – tough and varied and unique. Having the opportunity to watch the pros the day before in the sun in Siena was fantastic and then of course we got to tackle the same ride. That final climb is an experience! The organisation was top notch. Everything went seamlessly. Hotel was great and Dudley went to great lengths to make sure all went perfectly. From notifying us when flight were available to the coach, check in, signing on to the ride – it was all so easy. We will be looking to do other events with European cycle events soon.
Strada Bianche 2023.. Epic.
Dudley and teams planning, logistics, hotel and organisation was top notch.
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”