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5 Star – SOLD OUT
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 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 so many places to choose from to eat in the town of Sienna instead staying on the hotel.
We are offering two hotels in our packages one being a 3 star at £799,95 or should you wish for that extra luxury then we have places at the ONLY 5-star hotel in Siena at 1099.95. Please note both hotels DO NOT include evening meal, as Siena has so many places to choose from to have an evening meal. – Please note these are EARLY BIRD PRICES NOW CLOSED – PRICES AS ABOVE
Friday 7th March 2025 to Monday 10th March 2025 – 3 nights.
Your Strade Bianche challenge is on Sunday 9th March 2025
Watch the pro race on Saturday and then you too will 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 in the evening.
Sunday – Gran Fondo Start at 08:00 , evening meal get together at 19:30 at the Continental Hotel (optional for riders) and we will head for a local eatery.
Monday – leave 12:00 midday , meet outside 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 – Hotel Chiusarelli
3 Star
Cost £799.95 per person, based on 2 people sharing a room at our 3 star hotel , non rider £599.95 – Standard package
Cost £999.95 per person , based on 2 people sharing a SUITE at our 3 star hotel , non rider £799.95 – Suite Package
Twin/Double as Single Occupancy if available additional £195.00
5 Star
£1099.95 per person, based on 2 people sharing a room, non rider £999,95 – Siena’s only 5 Star Luxury Hotel
Twin/Double room as 5 Star Single Occupancy if available £375,00 – NO LONGER AVAILABLE
£200.00 deposit per person secures your place and entry
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Outbound
Fly into PISA airport (PSA)
Ensure you are cleared through customs by 17:15 7/3/2025
Coach departs at 17:30
Return
Coach departs from the hotel at 13:00 10/3/2025
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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