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We’ll take in many classic Giro d’Italia rides in iconic locations in the Italian Alps, famous lake districts and the Dolomite Mountains, combined with experiencing numerous race stages at strategic points. We’ll experience the excitement all the way to the final stage on our 2026 Ultimate Giro d’Italia cycling Tour.

Our inclusive tour are perfect for cyclists, non-cyclists and non-cycling partners, we also create new, custom made non-cycling itineraries for each edition of the Giro d’Italia. Interest for our European tours for 2026 and the Giro d’Italia is strong. Our Giro d’Italia tour sells out quickly in Advanced Bookings each year, we suggest securing your positions, and hire bikes if your require them early, as limited places are available Book now!


Tour Dates & Details: 

10 Days – 9 Nights.

Dates: Our Confirmed Tour Dates, are as follows:
Day 0: May [Day 0 is our suggested arrival day to our Team Hotel, likely Milan region. Let us know if you’d like to be added to our “Pre Tour Hotel Group Booking” [non-inlcusion]]
Day 1: May. Tour Start
Days 2 – 9: We visit the race on multiple occasions, and ride in the regions of Milan, Lake Como, Dolomite Mountains, Italian Alps – Stelvio Pass and experience the final stage.
Day 10: 2nd June. Tour Finish Location, likely Milan, Malpensa, [yet TBC from the race organisation.]

*We’ll keep everyone on our Advance Booking List up to date as additional official information comes in from the race organisers.

Tour Highlights:

For us Italy is our home, we’re based in Tuscany in Italy, we’ve spent over 10 years running cycling tours to the Giro d’Italia, and to all of Italy’s beautiful regions. We love everything about Italy, its cycling culture, it’s enthusiastic cycling fans the “Tifosi”, its food, its passion and love of “la dolce vita”. We’re sure you’ll love the Giro d’Italia and Italy as much as we do.

EXPERIENCE:

The excitement of the Final 10 Days of the 2026 Giro d’Italia.

STAY: 

Personally selected chic, cycling-friendly hotels in the Milan region, Italian lakes, Dolomites & Italian Alps.

Ride:

Minimum of 3 Daily Ride Options: 45km-120km /500m-1500m avg climbing. Additional, optional extra km’s are available each day, ask us how.

Non-Cyclist:

We highly encourage non-cyclists to join on all our tours, we are the industry leaders in ensuring non-cyclists or cyclists taking a day off the bike – experience as much as the cycling group.

E-Bikes: 

Fancy an E-bike so you can ride comfortably each day?
Or, you may like to ride a little some days and join in the non-cycling program on other days. Ask us how.

About Our Tour: 

We’ll pick up the Giro d’Italia at various key points for the final 10 days of the race. We’ll take in many classic Giro d’Italia rides and locations in the beautiful Italian Alps, iconic lake districts and the stunning Dolomite Moutains including: The Stelvio Pass, Lake Como/ Cycling Chapel Madonna del Ghisallo, Passo Mortirolo, the Dolomites plus many more classic Italian rides to strategic race viewing points.

We’ll have a taste of what it’s like to be a pro rider, often in our day’s we’ll ride sections of the Giro d’Italia racecourse ahead of the race. Plus, we’ll be there to ride the final stage in the morning prior to seeing the final race stage

Our tour will conclude after a farewell breakfast, on the Monday morning after the Giro d’Italia finishes, we include a complimentary airport transfer on this final day

*Note, each of our Grand Tour itineraries is new – unique to each edition of the Giro d’Italia. The racecourse route and direction it loops around Italy varies dramatically for each year of the race. We adjust and custom make each of our Giro d’Italia itineraries each year, to maximise your riding, transfer less, include the best strategic race viewing points and non-cycling activities and program on our Ultimate Giro of Italy.

ULTIMATE GIRO D’ITALIA

Experience the final 10 days of the 2026 Giro d’Italia, embrace the passion and beauty of Italy, and its great race.

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About The Race:

The 108th edition of the Giro d’Italia is a three-week Grand Tour cycling stage race. The official dates for early May 2026 will be announced in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Our indicative dates for the 2026 Giro d’Italia race are 3rd May – 25th May. The Grande Partenza will be announced shortly, and we understand an exciting mountain top finish location is set to be announced as the Grand Finale stage.

We’ll update everyone on our Advanced Booking deposit list with all of the details for the trip and itinerary.

Meet your hosts – guides for our 2026 Giro d’Italia

Pat and Grace worked tirelessly to make sure everyone’s needs and expectations were met

S. Charlton (2015)Queensland, Australia

A big thanks to you for making my trip, as a non-rider, very memorable

L. Green (2010) New Zealand

Grace and Pat go above and beyond to make sure you have a good time

Steph W. (2015, 2014 & 2013)NSW, Australia

Nothing was too much trouble, their demeanour was always cheery

Andrew S. (2014)Melbourne, Australia

Knowledgeable, multilingual, always helpful, a great team

Tommy. E (2016, 2014, 2013, 2012)USA

Grace is the most organised of guides, no request is too unusual or difficult

A. Saunders (2017)Victoria, Australia

You took care of my wife wonderfully… I am grateful and appreciative

David S. (2016)Canada

Thanks very much for a highly enjoyable and excellently run tour

Daren A. (2012)QLD, Australia

Grace and Pat are remarkable. Thank you so much!

Claudia H. (2104)Canada

Grace… you are warm, inclusive and infectious in your enthusiasm

John H. (2014)Australia

Pat and his team did an absolutely brilliant job

L. Hocking (2015)Victoria, Australia

Big thanks to Grace & Patrick… we had a Brilliant time

Andrew E (2016)Australia

The trip ran like clock work… all we had to worry about was enjoying ourselves

Ben K. (2013)NSW, Australia

Grace… you are still as efficient and organised as always

Richard B. (2016, 2012)Western Australia

Pat’s leadership gave everyone what they needed

Peter F. (2010)New Zealand

Our Tour

Our Giro d’Italia tour provides the perfect mix of “ride more – transfer less”, with challenging rides in the Alps, Dolomites, lake Como. You’ll have your fill of riding, plus we’ll see different aspects of the Giro d’Italia race stages, including stage starts, midpoints, feed stations, hilltops, stage finishes, mixed with a cultural and culinary Italian experience.

There’s something beautiful about riding a bike in Italy, it’s a country practically born and raised on two wheels, the terrain is almost purpose-built for cyclists who love panoramic climbs, sweeping views, lakeside roads, it’s any wonder Italy is regarded as cycling’s birthplace.

Each of our Grand Tour Itinerary’s provides a unique experience as the race route changes dramatically each year. At our 2026 Giro d’Italia tour you can count on riding many of the legendary Italian rides and routes including:

The Stelvio Pass, where you can opt for a double ascent of the Stelvio and climb both sides if your legs are feeling good,  we also ride the beautiful Mortirollo climb while we are in the area.

From our Lake Como base, we’ll ride to the stunning lakeside village of Bellagio, the Colle del Madonna Ghisallo with its beautiful chapel of the patron saint of cycling, the nearby Wall of Surmano and soak up the surrounds of Lake Como.

Our Giro d’Italia tour is led by our experienced team who’ve been hosting tours to Italy for many years, some have raced in the Giro d’Italia and other Grand Tours, we know how to get the best out of your riding, Giro d’Italia race experience, all in a safe, supported – team like environment.

May is a beautiful time to visit and ride in Italy, we’ll provide a fantastic Italian emersion experience, show you the best smaller roads, charming villages, stay in chic Italian hotels, eat wonderful regional Italian produce and sample the best of the Italian dolce Vita “Sweet Life”.

We look forward to showing you around our favourite places on and off the bike, intersecting the Giro d’Italia race stages and watching the final stage of the race. We’re sure you’ll love Italy and the Giro d’Italia as much as we do.

Ciao Pat, Grace Fitzpatrick and The Ride International Team.

  • 10 DAYS | 9 NIGHTS ULTIMATE GIRO D’ITALIA
    Start: TBA [To Be Announced – Likely] Milan region
    Finish: TBA [To Be Announced] as soon as the race organisation confirms details with us.
    *NB, The finish location of the Giro changes for most editions of the race.

    *2026 Giro d’Italia Tour Dates [TBA]:
    Day 0: Late May [Day 0 is our suggested arrival day to our Team Hotel, likely Milan region. Let us know if you’d like to be added to our “Pre Tour Hotel Group Booking” [non-inlcusion]]
    Day 1: Late May. Tour Start
    Days 2 – 9: We visit the race on multiple occasions, and ride in the regions of Milan, Lake Como, Dolomite Mountains, Italian Alps – Stelvio Pass and experience the final stage.
    Day 10: Monday Early June. Tour Finish Location, likely Milan, Malpensa, [TBC from the race organisation.]

    Duration: 10 Days – 9 Nights

  • PRICE
    $750.00 AUD – Advanced Booking Deposit

    Full Tour Indicative Pricing [Based on our 2026 Ultimate Giro d’Italia tour price]:
    AUD (Australian Dollar) $7150 – $7950
    USD (US Dollar, approximate conversion) $4650 – $5200
    Secure your place now with an Advanced Booking Deposit!  or contact us for more details.

    *Note, each of our Ultimate Giro d’Italia tour itineraries is new – unique each year, we adjust to each new Giro d’Italia racecourse route every edition. We use our experience to maximise your vacation, riding, transfer less and include the best, strategic race viewing points for cyclists and non-cyclists.

    We’ll keep everyone on our “Advanced Booking” list updated as the race organisation provides us with official information on the race route for 2026. The next steps once we have the official information from the race organisation, we update everyone approx 10-14 days after the official route announcements with an “Itinerary in Brief” of our tour.

    Our “Itinerary in Brief” outlines your tour dates, the program and the locations/regions we visit and see the race, this allows you to forge ahead to confirm your travel arrangements, and plans.

    Contact Us to take a look at one of our previous Giro d’Italia itineraries, it’ll give you a great indication of how your 2026 Ultimate Giro d’Italia cycling vacation will look and feel, on and off the bike.

    We highly recommend arriving/meeting at our Pre-Tour Team Hotel [Day 0] the day prior to our official tour start on Day 1. Arriving early, pre-tour is also a great chance to explore the wonders of our local area, it will also assist you with adjusting to the local time zone, reduce travel stress, and have you in great shape for the action-packed tour start. Ask us how and we can take care of Day 0 Hotel – pre tour booking details for you.

    * Our twin share prices are per person based on two people sharing one room. If you are travelling alone you’ll be allocated a room to yourself by paying the additional single room supplement.

Payments

$750.00 AUD

Hotel Option

No hidden Credit Card fees.

Take the hassle out of travelling with your bike.

Hire a bike or e-Bike for our 10 Day Giro d’Italia Tour
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While we are finalising details for our 2121 Tour – see our 2020 itineraries as a guide for how your 2021 itinerary will look.

2020 Ultimate Giro d’Italia Cycling Tour.

10 Days | 9 Nights
Stay, Regions : Beluno, Dolomites, Italian Alps, Lake Como/Lecco, Milano region
Start Location: 8.30am Venice, Marco Polo International Airport or 8.45am Venice, Mestre Trainstation
Finish Location: 10am Milan, Milan Malpensa International Airport.
Start Date: Saturday 23 rd May 2020
Finish Date: Monday 1st June 2020

Pre Tour: Friday 22nd May.  *We highly recommend arriving/meeting at our Pre Tour Team Hotel in Venice the day prior to our official tour start. Arriving early will allow you to explore beautiful Venice’s waterways pre-tour, it’ll also assist with adjusting to the European time zone, reduce travel stress and have you in great shape for the following day’s action-packed Tour Start and Giro d’Italia Tour ahead.
Ask us how, we can take care of the pre-tour accommodation booking details for you (non-inclusion).

Day 1 Saturday 23rd May. Action Packed – Official Arrival Day:
Meet at our Pre Tour Hotel in Venice: 7.30am – 9am.
Airport Pick Up: 8.30am. Venice Marco Polo International Airport.
Trainstation Pick Up: 8.45am. Venice, Mestre Trainstation.
Details: Short Transfer to our Pre Tour Team Hotel in Venice. Build Bikes.
Load Vehicles: 10.30am-11am. Depart for 90 minute drive north to our Team Hotel in the Beluno region of Italy.
Ride: 12.30pm-1pm: Welcome day ride. 45-65km/1250m loop ride over the incredible Passo San Boldo in the southern Dolomites. We descend through the incredibly engineered switchbacks down to the valley below and onto to Valdobbiadene – to watch the Time Trial finish in the town.
5.30pm: After race finish / Time trial transfer to our Team Hotel.
7.30pm: Meet in our Hotel Lobby. Welcome dinner Included.

Day 2 Sunday 24th May. Giro Finale – Piancavallo
7am-8am: Breakfast
8.30am: Depart Hotel in Vehicle. Transfer 1.5 hrs to the foot of the Dolomites.
10am: Ride start. Loop Ride & see the race on the final climb.
Ride: 45 -105km/ 2600m climbing.
45 km Shorter ride to enjoy a more relaxed tempo, experience la Dolce Vita, visit small towns and villages enroute, enjoy a coffee, a snack and then ride final 14.5km Climb to Piancavallo, to watch todays Giro Stage finish on the climb.
105km wolf-pack ride to head out on 60km loop climbing the beautiful 1127m Passo Crosetta before tackling the Piancavallo, which is the final climb & finish of todays Giro stage. The Piancavallo finale is 14.5km, 1145m climbing at 7.9% avg gradient, we’ll all be there to see all of the action.
5pm: After race pass, transfer to our Team Hotel in vehicles, 1.5 hrs.

Day 3 Monday 25th May. A Day In The Dolomites
7am-8am: Breakfast
8.30am: Depart Hotel in Vehicle. Transfer 1.5 hrs to the Italian Dolomites.
10.30am: Ride start
Ride: 35km-65km-125km/3200m.
From our Team Hotel deep in the Italian Dolomites, we ride down the Fassa Valley on a beautiful loop through the jaw droppingly beautiful Italian Dolomites, we pass over the Passo Rolle, Passo Valles, Pass Pellegrino. Options from 35km – 65km/2000m climbing.
Optional Extras 60km/1200m. We pass through our Team Hotel then up to see a piece of James Bond History, we ride the Passo Fedai, then over Lago de Fedai and under the peak of the impressive Marmolda. Total = 125km/3200m
7.30pm: Meet Hotel Lobby. Dinner Included.

Day 4 Tuesday 26th May. Sella Ronda, The Best Loop Ride In Italy – The World
7am-8am: Breakfast
8.30am: Ride start
Ride: 55km-95km-150km/3700m
“Sella Ronda Loop – “The Worlds Best Mountain Loop Ride”. Two start point options, transfer from our Team Hotel to the Start of the Sella Ronda Loop or Ride from our Team Hotel.
Lunch enroute at a Mountain Top Chalet with stunning views.
Optional Extras: Challenge yourself to a double loop of the Sella Ronda first loop anti-clock wise then a clock wise loop. Total=150km/3700m climbing.
Late afternoon return to our Team Hotel, relax in the Spa complex or take a massage.
7.30pm: Meet in the Hotel Lobby. Dinner at our family run hotel.

Day 5 Wednesday 27th May. Transfer to Italian Alps – Giro d’Italia Mountain stage / Passo Bondone Midpoint.
7am-8am: Breakfast
8.30am: Vehicles Depart our Team Hotel for a morning transfer toward the Italian Alps, Approximately 1.5 hours:
Ride: 50 -80km. Active recovery day.
Today we ride the climb to todays Giro d’Italia midpoint Passo Bondone.
3pm: Transfer to our Team Hotel deep in the Italian Alps. Approx 4 hours.
8pm: Meet Hotel Lobby. Dinner at our Hotel.

Day 6 Thursday 28th May. Passo Stelvio & Giro Stage Finish
7am-8am: Breakfast
8.30am: Depart our Team Hotel by bike, ride the fantastic Passo Stelvio, see the race pass over the famous Stelvio Pass, or Return to Bormio to watch the race pass then finish live on TV, or cycle to the base of the final climb to watch the race ascend the beautiful switch backs of the Torre de Frialle.
Ride: 50km/1600 – 80km/2600m
Passo Stelvio 50km /1600m
Optional Extra’s: Torre de Frialle climb to todays Giro stage finish 30km/1000m

Day 7 Friday 29th May. Passo Mortirollo – Lake Como/ Lecco
7am-8am: Breakfast
8.30am: Depart our team Hotel by bike or in our vehicle.
Ride: 30km-70km/1500m  (100km/2500m )
From our Team Hotel along the Stelvio valley and down to the base of the Passo Mortirollo, ride what Lance Armstrong called the hardest climb he ever raced up “the Mortirollo”.
Late Lunch in Tirano. Late Afternoon transfer Tirano to Lake Como /Lecco. 90mins
early evening explore Lecco our beautful lakeside village
8pm: Informal social dinner at one of our favorite restuarants (Non inclusion)”

Day 8 Saturday 30th May. Lake Como – Chapel Madonna Ghisallo
7am-8am: Breakfast
8.30am: Depart our team Hotel by bike or in our vehicle.
7am-8am: Breakfast
Non-Cycling: Visit Bellagio, Madonna Ghisallo Chapel, Wall of Surmano, return to Lake Lecco / Como via alternative descent back to lake.
Ride: 30km-65km-80km/2600m
8.30am: From our Team Hotel on Lake Lecco/Como ride along the lake to Bellagio. Ride up the famous climb to the Cycling Church – the Chapel of Madonna Ghisallo.
Climb to the pass of Sormano or via the incredibly steep Muro d’ Sormano / Wall of Sormano – made famous by the end of season race the Giro d’Lombardia “The race of the falling leaves”.
Return to our lakeside Team hotel via and alternative route back down to Lake Como/Lecco for a Gelato”
8pm: Join us for a Informal social dinner at a local favorite restuarant (Non inclusion)”

Day 9 Sunday 31st May. Giro d’Italia Finale – The Race of Truth.
7am-8am: Breakfast
8.30am: Depart our team Hotel in our vehicle, transfer to our Team Hotel. Approx 1 hour
Ride: 70km / 200m climbing
Start 10am: Morning Ride from our Hotel to the start of the Time Trial Course, we’ll follow the course into Milano Central, take a sightseeing loop around beautiful Milan central, have your camera handy. We’ll ride back to our Hotel to freshen up.
2pm: Afternoon transfer to Milan central for a day of sightseeing, relaxing, watch the Final Giro d’Italia stage, race winner crowned and the final podium presentations as only the Italian’s can do.
6pm: Return to our Hotel to freshen up and frock up for our final Giro d’Italia celebration dinner.
7.30pm: Farewell Dinner

Day 10 Monday 1st May. Arrivederci – Departure Day
6.30am-8am: Breakfast
9am: Depart Hotel in vehicles, Airport Drop Off to Milan/Malpensa International Airport or Saronno Trainstation.
Safe travels from Pat, Phil, Grace and the Ride International Tours Team

2020 Ultimate Giro d’Italia Itinerary

DAY 1 –  Saturday 23rd May, 2020.

ARRIVAL DAY 
Welcome to Italy and The 2020 Giro d’Italia!

*We highly recommend arriving into Italy or meeting at our Pre Tour Team Hotel in Venice a day or two prior to our official tour start. This will assit with adjusting to the time zone, reduce travel stress and have you in great shape for the following days action packed Tour Start – and Giro d’Italia Tour ahead. Ask us how, we can take care of the booking details for you (non-inclusion).

Arrival Day Pick ups | 3 Options
8.30am: Venice, Marco Polo International Airport
or 8.45am: Venice, Mestre Trainstation
or 7.30am – 9am: Meet at our Pre Tour Hotel in Venice

Morning Details:
Short Transfer to our Pre Tour Team Hotel in Venice.
Build Bikes.
10.30am-11am: Load Vehicles – Depart for 90 minute drive north to our Team Hotel in the Beluno region of Italy.

Ride departs: 1pm
Distance: 45-65km. Climbing: 1250m
Giro Race: Conegliano – Valdobbiadene TT (Prosecco Sup. Wine Stage) 33.7 km
Welcome dinner: 7.30pm
Accommodation:  Beluno region, Southern Dolomites. 1 of 2 nights

About our day:

Welcome to Italy and the 2020 Giro d’Italia with Ride International Tours.

We will collect you at: 8.30am. Venice Marco Polo International Airport.
8.45am. Venice, Mestre Trainstation, or Meet at our Pre Tour Hotel in Venice: 7.30am – 9am.

*As always, we highly recommend arriving at our team hotel in Venice – or Italy a day or two early to allow for any unforeseen travel delays and to recover from travel and/or jet lag.

If you choose to arrive a day or two prior, there are several ways of getting to our team hotel, if arriving into Marco Polo Airport – Venice. You can take a local taxi from the airport or, if you’re travelling in a party of two or more, you might want to consider a private transfer. Just get in touch with us and ask us how.

Alternatively if you choose to arrive into other major Italian cities, Venice is very well connected via Italy’s fast trains, The Frecciarrossa “Red Arrow” which can travel at speeds of up to 255mph.

Once at our tour start – Team Hotel we’ll assist you to assemble your bikes, or do a final set-up and check of your rental bike. We’ll load the bikes, then pack your luggage into our vehicles.

We all transfer 90 minutes to our next hotel,  we then ride through some remarkable Italian countryside. We’ll then head to the finish area to see the Giro d’Italia Time Trail, its the Prosecco Wine Stage today, yes we are in the region of the famous Italian sparkling wine.


Non-cycling options:

An action packed morning, but there’s a little bit of time to explore the local area near our Venice pre tour Hotel,  we’ll assit to build all the guests bikes and pack all the luggage in for the short tansfer ahead.

Ask us for some options based on your personal interests, we have some great recommendations for around our area, Venice is beautiful, it’s rich in culture, history, markets, great coffee and cafe’s await.

We all transfer 90 minutes to our next hotel, you can choose to explore our new village or join the group on a scenic drive through some beautiful Italian countryside as we head over the Passo San Boldo to see the Giro d’Italia Time Trail finish.


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Our Ride: Passo San Boldo – Giro Time Trial

Ride – starts 1pm

Welcome day ride. 45-65km/1250m.
We start the 2020 Giro d’Italia with a fantastic loop ride over the incredible Passo San Boldo in the southern Dolomites. We descend through the incredibly engineered switchbacks and tunnels down to the valley below and onto to Valdobbiadene, where we watch the Individual Time Trial finish in the town.


Race: CONEGLIANO > VALDOBBIADENE Time Trail
Special Stage: Prosecco Superiore Wine Stage, 33.7 km

 Après Bike:

7.30pm: Meet in the hotel lobby for a short stroll to our restaurant for our welcome dinner and drinks.


 Accommodation:

Beluno Region, Southern Dolomites – 1 of 2 nights

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DAY 2 – Sunday 24th May.

Southern Dolomites & a Mountain Top Finish

Breakfast: 7am
Depart hotel: 8:30m Ride start: 10:00am
Distance: 45km-105km Climbing: 1145m – 2600m
TdF Race: BASE AEREA RIVOLTO (Frecce Tricolori) – PIANCAVALLO 183 km
Accommodation: Beluno Region – 2 of 2 nights

About our day:

After breakfast we depart our Team Hotel in our vehicles, we transfer 1.5 hrs to the foot of the Dolomites to start our rides, it’s near this same point we’ll see the Giro d’Italia pass later today.

We jump straight into the action on day two of our Giro d’Italia tour and see a mountain top stage finish. Seeing a high-intensity mountain racing stage is a fantastic way to spend an afternoon.

5pm: After the race passes, we transfer to our Team Hotel in our vehicles, 1.5 hrs.


Non-cycling options:

Join the group today as we head to see the Giro d’Italia finish in a lovely hilly / mountainous part of Italy. Join the group on a scenic tour of the southern Dolomites in our vehicle, explore the local villages, pause for coffee and a snack in some smaller towns and villages and soak up the Italian way of life. Alternatively ask us for some options based on your personal interests, we have some great recommendations in the area.


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Our Ride:

Ride – starts 10:00am 45 – 105km/ 1200m – 2600m climbing.
45 km: Shorter ride will enjoy a more relaxed tempo, experience Italian la Dolce Vita, visit small towns and villages enroute, enjoy a coffee, a snack and then ride final 14.5km Climb to Piancavallo, to watch todays Giro Stage finish on the climb.

70km – 105km: The wolf-pack ride will head out on 60km loop climbing the beautiful 1127m Passo Crosetta before tackling the Piancavallo, which is the final climb & finish of todays Giro stage.

The Piancavallo finale is 14.5km, 1145m climbing at 7.9% avg gradient, we’ll all be there to see Giro d’Italia action.

The Medium 70km ride option will see the race pass on the lower slopes of the Piancavallo climb. We’ll experience the excitement of watching the race finish live on TV from a local bar.


Race: BASE AEREA RIVOLTO (Frecce Tricolori) – PIANCAVALLO 183 km

 Après Bike:

7.30pm: Meet in Hotel Lobby for dinner.


 Accommodation:

Beluno Region – 2 of 2 nights

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DAY 3 – Monday 25th May

Delightful Day in the Dolomite Mountains

Breakfast: 7am-8am
Depart hotel: 8am Transfer: 1.5 hours
Ride start: 10:30am
Distance: 35km-65km-125km Climbing: 650m / 2000m / 3200m.
Giro Race: Race Rest Day
Accommodation: Italian Dolomites, 1 of 2 Nights

About our day:

Today we hit the Mountains! We’ll take a morning transfer through the Italian Dolomites and head deep into the mountains to our next Team Hotel.  You’ll get your first taste of the beautiful Italian Dolomites on this year’s Giro d’Italia tour.

Once at our hotel we’ll unpack, we then head out on the bikes – or in the vehicle on a spectacular loop of the Dolomites.

7.30pm: Meet Hotel Lobby. Dinner Included.


Non-cycling options:

Join the group on a scenic tour of the beautiful Dolomite mountains, pause at the mountain chalets for a coffee and a snack, definitely bring your camera, it’s a stunning part of the world.

Alternatively there’s option to explore our local village, or head to the towns thermal spa center. Ask us for some options based on your personal interests, we have some great recommendations.


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Our Ride:

Ride – starts 10:30am: 
35km–65km-125km / 650m-2000m-3200m climbing.

From our Team Hotel deep in the Italian Dolomites, we ride down the Fassa Valley on a beautiful loop through the jaw droppingly beautiful Italian Dolomites, we pass over the Passo Rolle, Passo Valles, Pass Pellegrino. Options from 35km – 65km/ 650m – 2000m climbing.

We’ll also need to keep our fatigue levels in mind as we head into a series of decent climbing days, with this one just being something of an entrée.

Optional Extras 60km/1200m.
Late in the day we’ll pass through our Team Hotel, then head up to see a piece of James Bond History, we ride the Passo Fedai, then over Lago de Fedai and under the peak of the impressive Marmolda. Total = 125km/3200m


Race: Giro Rest Day 

 Après Bike:

7.30pm:  Meet in the hotel lobby, dinner at our Team hotel.


 Accommodation:

Italian Dolomites – 1 of 2 nights

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DAY 4 – Tuesday 26th May

Worlds Best Loop Ride – Sella Ronda Dolomites

Breakfast: 7am-8am
Ride departs hotel: 8.30am
Distance: 55km-95km-150km Climbing: 1700m – 4150m
Giro Race: UDINE – SAN DANIELE DEL FRIULI 228 km
Accommodation: Italian Dolomites – 2 of 2 nights

About our day:

We will leave the hotel by bike or in the vehicle this morning depending on your ride choice, you’re in for an amazing day on the Sella Ronda Loop, you’ll ride in the heart of the jaw-droppingly beautiful Dolomite Mountains.

The Sella Ronda loop is an absolute classic cycling route, it’s famous around the world. We are happy to talk today up as it’s one of the best days / rides you can do. May is the best time of year to ride it as it’s quiet early in the cycling season.

The loop itself traverses four famous mountain passes through scenery that genuinely deserves the word ‘dramatic’ as the bulk of the Piz Boè looms above you.

These passes were the scene of some of the most famous battles in Italian cycling and at the Passo Pordoi there’s a monument to Fausto Coppi and another that commemorates the winners of the Cima Coppi (the first person over the highest point in each Giro d’Italia).

Please stop regularly, soak it up, enjoy and take lots of photos, it’s a day you will remember fondly for years to come.

After the Sella Ronda we will return to the hotel by bike or vehicle, a good soak at the local thermal spa could be a good option to recharge.

Non-cycling options:

Today you can choose to relax and unwind at the towns thermal spa, enjoy the beautiful spa and the immediate surrounds, or join the group and take a drive around the Sella Ronda Loop, we’ll pause at the top of the pass’s for photo’s, drink hot chocolate, pass out some snacks and plenty of encouragement to our riders. We’ll take a hearty Italian mountain lunch in one of the mountain top chalets.

From a bike or a vehicle, this is one of the most spectacular drives/place’s you’ll likely ever visit, bring your camera you’ll take lots of photo’s today.

or ask us for some options based on your personal interests, we have some great recommendations here in the Italian Dolomites.


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Our Ride:

Ride start: 8.30am

Distance: 55km | 75km | 95km • Climbing:  1700m | 1770m | 2450m

Optional Extra’s: Double Sella Ronda Loop 150km / 4150m

We will leave the hotel by bike or in the vehicle this morning for an amazing day out on the Sella Ronda.

Our longer route of 95km will leave our Hotel on the bike and travel through Canazei where we will start our ascent of the Passo Pordoi. About halfway up the Passo Pordoi we turn right onto the Sella Ronda circuit. This is where our 55km Sella Ronda Loop group will start, the 55km route is a great option to ensure you achieve the Sella Ronda Loop first and foremost, you can always cycle back the additional 20km to the hotel after you’ve completed the loop if your energy levels are still good for a total of 75km.

The longer 95km ride will climb almost 2500m and the shorter ride will do about 1700m.

None of the climbs are particularly long or very steep and the total amount of climbing is quite manageable as it’s broken up into four stages, you have all day to complete the ride so you can take your time and break the ride up with multiple stops, you’ll be so distracted by the incredible scenery you’ll hardly notice you are climbing.

The four passes are:

• Passo Pordoi (2239m)
• Passo di Campolongo (1875m)
• Passo di Gardena (Grodnerjoch) (2121m)
• Passo di Sella (2213)

You’ll see we have included a double loop of the Sella Ronda as an option. It’s a great way for those that really want to clock up some big vertical meters to do the Sella loop in a anti-clockwise and then clockwise direction, then cycle back to the hotel. We’ll have dinner and a massive beer ready for your arrival at the hotel.


Race:  UDINE – SAN DANIELE DEL FRIULI 228 km

 Après Bike: 7.30pm Meet in our Hotel Lobby for Dinner

 Accommodation:

Italian Dolomites – 2 of 2 nights

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DAY 5 -Wednesday 27th May

To The Italian Alps – A Giro Mountain Stage Passo Bondone.

Breakfast: 7am-8am
Depart hotel: 8.30am – Transfer in vehicles approx 1.5 hours
Ride start: 10.30am
Distance: 50 -80km. An Active Recovery Day.
Giro Race: BASSANO DEL GRAPPA – MADONNA DI CAMPIGLIO 202 km
Accommodation: Italian Alps – 1 of 2 nights

About our day:

This morning after breakfast we depart the Dolomites in our vehicles, we transfer north west toward the Italian Alps, Approximately 1.5 hours. We’ll pause mid transfer to have an active recovery ride and see todays mountain stage on Passo Bondone.

3pm: Apres see’ing the excitement of stage 17, we complete the transfer to our new base deep in the Italian Alps. Approx 4 hours.

8pm: Meet Hotel Lobby for Dinner.


Non-cycling options:

Transfer Day to the Italian Alps, join the group as we depart the Dolomites and head for the Alps. We’ll pause mid transfer to see the Giro d’Italia stage on the Passo Bondone, or Alternatively, let us know your passions and interests, we’ll offer some great alternative suggestions for your day.


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Our Ride:

Ride start: 10.30am
50 -80km. Active recovery day.
Today we take in a nice loop ride, we ride the Gir d’Italia mountain stage midpoint climb up to the Passo Bondone, we’ll see the race pass over the top of the climb then head down to our vehicles via an alternative route.


Race: BASSANO DEL GRAPPA – MADONNA DI CAMPIGLIO 202 km

 Après Bike:

Suggested Sports Recovery: Local sparkling mineral water, a cool refreshing Birra Moretti or a local artigianale gelato.


 Accommodation:

Italian Alpes – 1 of 2 nights

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DAY 6 – Thursday 28th May

Giro d’Italia on the Stelvio Pass.

Breakfast: 7am-8am
Ride start: 8:30am
Distance:  50km – 80km Climbing: 1600m – 2600m
Giro Race: PINZOLO – LAGHI DI CANCANO 209 km
Accommodation: Italian Alpes, 2 of 2 Nights

About our day:

This morning we will be away from the hotel early. Hopefully, you have plenty left in your legs! We are off to climb the Stelvio, one of the highest climbs in Europe.

Bordering Switzerland at an elevation of 2,757 m (9,045 ft) above sea level it is the highest paved mountain pass in the Eastern Alps, and the second highest in the Alps, 13 m below France’s Col de l’Iseran (2,770 m).

This afternoon we will be one of the highlights of our Giro d’Italia tour, we get to see the Giro d’Italia on the Stelvio pass, we’ll have front row seats as we watch the race pass on either the Passo Stelvio or on the final climb to Laghi di Cancano.

When the race passes it’s sure to be spread out by many minutes with a likely break of opportunists, followed by the GC contenders and later by the grupetto of domestiques and sprinters who have either done their job or have no interest in riding full gas up the mountains!

Both today’s viewing locations are close to our Team Hotel in the Italian Alpes. It’s going to be an amazing day of riding and race watching, this incredibly tough Giro stage will see the race leader – perhaps race winner emerge from the GC contenders.


Non-cycling options:

Today we have two great options, choices, choices, choices.

The Bernina Express Train Day Trip, Tirano to St Moritz
or Take a relaxing morning at the hotel –  visit Bormio’s thermal spa’s – explore the old center of Bormio with a Gelato in hand, then see the race pass at the base of the Stelvio or the lower slopes of the Laghi di Cancano climb.

More about The Bernina Express Railway: (tickets are an optional non-inclusion)

The Bernina Express return train journey to St Moritz is one of the great train journeys in the world, it’s all about the journey and one of the most spectacular ways to cross the Alps, it winds its way gently through splendid Alpine scenery.

On the highest railway across the Alps, the Bernina Express climbs up to glistening glaciers and blends alpine landscapes. The train from Tirano to St Moritz negotiates some of the 55 tunnels, 196 bridges and inclines of up to 70 per mille with ease. Once in St Moritz you’ll have a few hours to explore, take some lunch before catching the return train back down to Tirano.

Visitors can delight in the cultural and natural surroundings and enjoy the Alps at their most impressive. The railway line from  Tirano – St Moritz has UNESCO World Heritage status. Thanks to modern carriages, you will enjoy views of the unspoilt Alpine panorama.

The Bernina Express departs Tirano around 10.00am, arrives in St Moritz at 12.30 pm. The return journey departs St Moritz at around 3pm and arrives back in Tirano at 5.30 pm where we will collect you and drive to our Hotel.


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Our Ride:

Ride – starts 8:30am

This morning we will be away from the hotel early to climb the Passo Stelvio, one of the most iconic and beautiful cycling roads in the world, it’s one of the highest passes in Europe.

The Passo dello Stelvio ascent is 21.5 km long. Over this distance, you climb 1533 metres at an average of 7.1%. It’s not the hardest climb you will ever do, but it’s relentless. You’ll be riding into thin air and riding through the iconic walls of snow on the sides of the road near the top of the pass, it’s a special day on the bike.

You won’t be short of company on the ride up the Stelvio or at the top of the pass. The climb will be busy with cyclists and the hardy Italian Tifossi fans. It’s generally pretty chilly at the top of the Stevio in May, we’d suggest putting on some warm layers for the descent, a selfie in front of the Passo Stelvio sign then head down the mountain. If you plan to stay at the top to watch the race pass, it’s best to have plenty of warm clothing on hand.

Everything that goes up must come down and it is the same for us as we descend back to Bormio, carefully make your way down this beautiful road. 3km down from the top of the Stelvio you may like to take a short 250m side trip to the Swiss Border – It also marks the top of the Swiss side of the Stelvio – The Umbrail Pass.

Back on the Stelvio descent, pause often to take it all in, enjoy this amazing place as there are some incredible uninterrupted vista’s, landscapes and photos to be had in this unique remote area. we encourage everyone to not “race” down the descent and really absorb its beauty, you won’t see anything else like it in Italy.

If you feel like a few optional extra’s today after the Stelvio climb, you can head back out on the road towards the Stelvio, then onto the Climb to the Torre Fraele, it’s a beautiful climb of about 15km with incredible switchbacks leading up to an old fort. From the top the views down over the valley and the unique road you just cycled up are amazing. At the top of the climb is todays stage finish at Lago Cancano, after the stage finish around 5.30pm you can descend back down to Bormio and onto our Alps Team Hotel.


 Race: PINZOLO – LAGHI DI CANCANO (Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio) 209 km 

 Après Bike:

Suggested Sports Recovery Drink: Local Italian Alps sparkling mineral water, it’s high in Magnesium. Local Vino Rosso (red wine) is full of antioxidants which will assist to clear any lactic acid build up from todays cycling.

8pm: Free program for dinner to explore our village’s restuarants, bars and eateries. We’ve got plenty of great suggestions let us know your preffered dining style and we’ll point you in the right direction for a great local place.

Alternatively, Meet in the Hotel lobby. We’ll be heading out for a social /informal dinner (non-inclusion), we’ll make a plan for dinner – feel free to join us.


 Accommodation:

Italian Alps – 2 of 2 Nights

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DAY 7 – Friday 29th May

Passo Mortirollo – Lake Como/ Lecco

Breakfast: 7am-8am
Ride start: 8:30am Depart hotel: 8.30am
Distance: 30km-70km / 100km (if time permits – optional riding extras: Mortirollo from both sides – add 30km and 1000m) Climbing: 1500m – 2500m
Giro Race: MORBEGNO – ASTI 251 km
Accommodation: Lake Como/Lecco – 1 of 2 nights

About our day:

Depart our team Hotel by bike or in our vehicle, we transfer out of the Italian Alps down the Stelvio valley to the base of the Passo Mortirollo.

We head up to the summit of the legendary Mortirollo then take a late lunch at the lovely cross roads town of Tirano.

Late Afternoon we transfer from Tirano to Lake Como /Lecco. 90mins.
Early evening, it’s gelato time while you explore Lecco, our beautful lakeside village.

8pm: Informal social dinner at one of our favorite local restuarants (Non inclusion)”


Non-cycling options:

Transfer day from the Italian Alps to Lake Como /Lecco. Enroute we pause to explore the lovely Passo Mortirollo, there’s an option to join the cycling group in the vehicle or explore the village/town of Tirano.


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Our Ride:

Ride starts 8:30am

Ride: 30km-70km  (100km if time permits – optional riding extras: Mortirollo from both sides – adds 30km and 1000m = 100km/2500m)
Climbing: 1500m – 2500m

From our Team Hotel or transfer to Mazzo start point. From the Hotel we ride along the Stelvio valley and down to the base of the Passo Mortirollo, ride what Lance Armstrong called the hardest climb he ever raced up “The Mortirollo”.

Starting from Mazzo, the Mortirolo ascent is 12.4 km long. Over this distance, you’ll climb 1300 metres in altitude with an average percentage of 10.5% and a maximum of 18%, yes it’s steep.

We descend the Mortirolo and head down the valley for lunch in the lovely village of Tirano.


Race: MORBEGNO > ASTI 251 km

 Après Bike:

Suggested Sports Recovery Drink: After a fantastic day on the Mortirollo it’s a tough choice between a cold local craft beer or a G&T, either one will have you rehydrated quickly and ready to go again tomorrow.
Gelato each day is compulsary in Italy

8pm:

Free program for dinner to explore our village’s restuarants, bars and eateries. We’ve got plenty of great suggestions let us know your preffered dining style and we’ll point you in the right direction for a great local place.

Alternatively, Meet in the Hotel lobby. We’ll be heading out for a social /informal dinner, we’ll make a plan for dinner – feel free to join us at one of our favorite local restuarants (Non inclusion).


 Accommodation:

Lake Como/Lecco – 1 of 2 Nights

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Day 8 – Saturday 30th May

Lake Como – Chapel Madonna Ghisallo – Wall of Sormano

Breakfast: 7am-8am
Ride start: 8:30am Depart hotel Non-Cycling: 8.30am
Distance: 30km-65km-80km Climbing: 700m – 2600m
Giro Race: ALBA – SESTRIERE 200 km
Accommodation: Lake Como/Lecco – 2 of 2 nights

About our day:

A special day today, we depart our hotel either on the bike or travel along beautiful Lake Como by vehicle.

There are many places in the world that are considered to be spiritual home’s of cycling: the twenty-one hairpins of Alpe d’Huez, the pavé of the Arenberg Forest, and the Muur van Geraardsbergen among them. Nothing though, can really claim the spiritual tag like the small chapel/church that sits at the top of Madonna del Ghisallo climb.

Being an almost permanent fixture on the percorso of the Giro di Lombardia – as well as featuring regularly in the course of the Giro d’Italia – has kept the chapel in the forefront of the cycling world over the years and a collection of cycling memorabilia that would be the envy of any museum has accumulated inside.

The walls of the tiny chapel are almost covered in pennants of cycling clubs from all over the world, jerseys from champions of the recent and distant past, and most prominently, a selection of bikes that have made history.

Partly because the collection of cycling artefacts accumulated was becoming far too big for the small chapel, a purpose-built Museo di Ciclismo has been created nearby. In contrast to the traditional style of the chapel of the Madonna, the ultra-modern museum building is cut into the very side of the mountain itself – its massive plate glass windows affording breathtaking views of the Lombardia hills and the Lago di Lecco below.

Late today we’ll relax in a local bar with a spritz in hand, to watch the final mountain stage of the 2020 Giro d’Italia.


Non-cycling options:

Travel with the group to visit and explore the beautiful village of Bellagio – pause for morning tea. Next up visit the lovely chapel of Madonna Ghisallo, the Wall of Sormano, then return to Lake Lecco / Como via an alternative route back to the lake.


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Our Ride:
30km-65km-80km/750m – 2600m

This morning we ride directly from our Team Hotel on the flatter shores of Lake Como/Lecco, we ride along the beautiful lake road to Bellagio.

From Bellagio we ride up the famous climb to the Cycling Church – the Chapel of Madonna Ghisallo. We pause at the Chapel of Madonna Ghisallo to explore the church, the cycling museum and enjoy a quick coffee.

From the top of the climb at the Chapel we all descend in the same direction, it’s optional to head to ride the out and back pass of Sormano or via the incredibly steep Muro d’ Surmano / Wall of Sormano – made famous by the end of season race the Giro d’Lombardia “The race of the falling leaves”.

We all return to our lakeside Team hotel either in our vehicel or by bike via an alternative route back down to Lake Como/Lecco for a Gelato. We’ll be back in time to watch the thrilling penultimate stage finish of the Giro d’Italia live on TV from a local bar.


Race: ALBA – SESTRIERE 200 km

 Après Bike:

Suggested Sports Recovery Drink: After a fantastic day on lake como / lecco an Aperol Spritz will be perfect to toast todays stage winner to Sestriere.

8pm: Free program for dinner to explore our village’s many fine restuarants, bars and eateries. We’ve got plenty of great suggestions let us know your preffered dining style and we’ll point you in the right direction for a great local place.

Alternatively, Meet in the Hotel lobby. We’ll be heading out for a social /informal dinner, we’ll make a plan for dinner – feel free to join us at one of our favorite local restuarants (Non inclusion).


 Accommodation:

Lake Como/Lecco – 2 of 2 Nights

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Day – 9 Sunday 31st May

Milano Giro d’Italia Finale – The Race of Truth Time Trial.

Breakfast: 7am-8am
Depart hotel in Vehicle: 8.30am – 1 hour transfer
Ride start: 10.00am
Distance: 70km Climbing: 200m
Giro Race: CERNUSCO SUL NAVIGLIO  – MILANO TT – 16.5 km
Farewell Dinner: 8pm
Accommodation: Saronno –  1 night

About our day:

This morning after breakfast we depart our hotel on beautiful Lake Como/Lecco by vehicle bound for our new team hotel in Saronno, it’s situated between Milan, Varese and Como. 1 hour transfer.

Once at our hotel we ride to the Time Trial Course and follow the course into Milano Central, we take a sightseeing loop around beautiful Milan central, have your camera handy.

We then back to our Hotel to freshen up.

2pm: we transfer to Milan central for a day of sightseeing, relaxing, watch the Final Giro d’Italia stage, we ‘ll see the race winner crowned and the final podium presentations as only the Italian’s can do. The final stage and presentations for every Giro d’Italia are fantastic, it’s an exciting afternoon.

6pm: Return to our Hotel to freshen up and frock up for our final Giro d’Italia celebration dinner.

8pm: Meet in our hotel lobby for our Farewell Dinner.


Non-cycling options:

Travel with the group this morning as we transfer to our new hotel.

Upon arrival you can choose to walk into the centro storico – old town to enjoy the beauty of the little yet great city of Saronno. You can discover all the secrets of this jewel of art and architecture. or Alternatively meet the cycling group in Milano central for a group photo at the Duomo di Milano.

We’ll all return to Milano and the Duomo di Milano layer this afternoon to experience the fantastic atmosphere of the Giro d’Italia finish.


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Our Ride:
Ride: 70km / 200m climbing
Start 10am: Morning ride from our Hotel to the start of the Time Trial Course, we’ll follow the course into Milano Central, take a sightseeing loop around beautiful Milan central, have your camera handy.

After some Milano sightseeing and photos we ride back to our Hotel to freshen up.


Race: CERNUSCO SUL NAVIGLIO – MILANO TT – 16.5 km

 Après Bike:

Suggested Sports Recovery Drink: Try a family favorite, DiSaronno Amaretto, the “secret formula” is unchanged since 1525.

8pm: Meet in our hotel lobby for a short walk to our Farewell Dinner.


 Accommodation:

Saronno – 1 Nights

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Day – 10 Monday 1st May

Arrivederci – Departure Day

Breakfast: 6.30am-8am
Depart hotel in Vehicle: 9am. Depart Hotel in vehicles, Airport Drop Off to Milan/Malpensa International Airport.
Alternatively if you are onward travelling in Italy, Saronno Trainstation is a short walk from our hotel, super fast train travel is a great option for travelling all around Italy.

Safe travels from Pat, Phil, Grace and the Ride International Tours Team

About our day:

This morning after breakfast we depart our hotel on beautiful Lake Como/Lecco by vehicle bound for our new team hotel in Saronno, it’s situated between Milan, Varese and Como. 1 hour transfer.

Once at our hotel we ride to the Time Trial Course and follow the course into Milano Central, we take a sightseeing loop around beautiful Milan central, have your camera handy.

We then back to our Hotel to freshen up.

2pm: we transfer to Milan central for a day of sightseeing, relaxing, watch the Final Giro d’Italia stage, we ‘ll see the race winner crowned and the final podium presentations as only the Italian’s can do. The final stage and presentations for every Giro d’Italia are fantastic, it’s an exciting afternoon.

6pm: Return to our Hotel to freshen up and frock up for our final Giro d’Italia celebration dinner.

8pm: Meet in our hotel lobby for our Farewell Dinner.


Non-cycling options:

Travel with the group this morning as we transfer to our new hotel.

Upon arrival you can choose to walk into the centro storico – old town to enjoy the beauty of the little yet great city of Saronno. You can discover all the secrets of this jewel of art and architecture. or Alternatively meet the cycling group in Milano central for a group photo at the Duomo di Milano.

We’ll all return to Milano and the Duomo di Milano layer this afternoon to experience the fantastic atmosphere of the Giro d’Italia finish.


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Our Ride:
Ride: 70km / 200m climbing
Start 10am: Morning ride from our Hotel to the start of the Time Trial Course, we’ll follow the course into Milano Central, take a sightseeing loop around beautiful Milan central, have your camera handy.

After some Milano sightseeing and photos we ride back to our Hotel to freshen up.


Giro Race: CERNUSCO SUL NAVIGLIO – MILANO TT – 16.5 km

 Après Bike:

Suggested Sports Recovery Drink: Try a family favorite, DiSaronno Amaretto, the “secret formula” is unchanged since 1525.

8pm: Meet in our hotel lobby for a short walk to our Farewell Dinner.


 Accommodation:

Saronno – 1 Nights

TOUR INCLUSIONS

TOUR EXCLUSIONS

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As a Ride International Tour participant, it is compulsory to have your own travel insurance. We recommend activating your travel insurance as soon as you’ve placed your booking deposit to ensure you are covered from the outset. Please ensure that your policy includes coverage for:

  • Cancellation charges
  • Medical expenses in the event of an accident or illness.
  • Baggage
  • Cycling activities and associated risks
  • Cycling equipment

We encourage each participant on our tours to contact your travel agent, and or travel insurance provider directly. Your travel insurance experts are best equipped to provide clarification, recommendations for best providers and or further information on the cover that suits your specific needs.

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Due to the high demand, limited hotel availability and the advance payments expected by our hotels and restaurants we use, the following cancellation conditions apply to all of our tours.

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