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L’Eroica Tour 2021

Guided cycling Tour L’Eroica 2021. Event date October 3 2021

PLEASE NOTE DUE TO COVID 19 SITUATION WE CURRENTLY DO NOT OFFER THE GUIDED TOURS OPTIONS
This cycling Trip is for 6 persons or more. we can fully customize a private group for the Eroica 2021 trip up to 14 persons

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Guided cycling Tour L’Eroica 2021 on road bike

Gaiole is small picturesque village right in the middle of the Chianti region. This beautiful village is situated between Florence and Siena. Every year on the first Sunday of October it seems that the time stops for a magic weekend and we all go back in time for the L’Eroica bicycle vintage event. The Eroica cycling trip 2020 is a very special one. It includes many unique features and plenty of highlights! This 5 days L’Eroica 2021 trip will be closed at only 12 persons, so book early.

Cycling Italy is great especially the beautiful region of Tuscany and Chianti. Discover the peaceful countryside roads with very little traffic when we climb the rolling hills of Chianti. Don’t forget to visit the vintage bicycle stands during the L’Eroica Gran Fondo. Last but not least…. you will cycle the Gran Fondo L’Eroica in Gaiole. The Gran Fondo L’Eroica is one of Italy’s most famous cycling events. On Sunday October 3 2021, you can choose the most suitable route. Do not forget that the Eroica is not a race, but the celebration of those who love cycling.

This L’Eroica cycling Trip is really magnificent! The highlights:

Guaranteed entry Gran Fondo Eroica 2021 in Gaiole Chianti
Enjoy cycling the rolling hills of Tuscany/Chianti
The long route of 209 km covers 3,700 meters climbing meters
Sunday October 3-2021; L’ Eroica is “a must do cycle event”
Panoramic views from on your way through Chianti
Gaiole in Chianti is a quiet village between Florence & Siena
Fantastic scenery, perfect roads and fine food
Italy is a road cycling paradise with “Strade Bianche”
Visiting the market of vintage bicycles in Gaiole in Chianti

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Day 1

Thursday September 30

Check in at your 4* hotel in Radda. This beautiful town will be your starting point for the upcoming Eroica trip. At 19.30 The tour leader will explain the coming activities and itinerary. Welcomes drink and dinner will be provided. At 4 pm you receive the bikes. Dinner included.

Day 2

Friday October 1

Radda in Chianti is your permanent base before the Eroica event. In the morning you will cycle the northern ring of the Eroica, which corresponds to the first and last part of the 209 km route. You cross the Chianti Classico area, with its world famous vineyards. You will get stunning views. The last white gravel road leads you to Vertine through the vineyards and then to Gaiole. Gaiole has always the start and finish place of the Eroica. You cycle the last slope through the park of the sculptures in order to reach Vagliagli, before arriving back in Radda in Chianti. Dinner included.

Day 3

Saturday October 2

You can choose one of the following activities:

Cycle with one of the guides the Panzano in Chianti circuit
Just relax at the hotel spa
Visit the “ Tempio della Bistecca” (“meat temple”) in Panzano
Visiting the market of vintage bicycles in Gaiole in Chianti

Day 4

Sunday October 3

Breakfast is between 4am and 5am with transfer to Gaiole. The long routes start at 5.00 (135 and 205); the other ones at 8.30. In 1997 the Granfondo Eroica started with some 100 riders. The Eroica passes the famous Strade Bianche. The world famous Strade Bianche refers to the white gravel roads in the Siena region and roughly 35 per cent of the course is on the Strade Bianche through the beautiful countryside of Tuscany. The L'Eroica event is specially made for the vintage cycling enthusiast. The week is full of festivities and finally the start and finish find place on Sunday 7 October. The whole ambience of the event is superb. You can choose the following options 38km, 75km, 135km or the challenging 205km. Enjoy your day! In the afternoon there will be a prize-giving ceremony A rich and varied dinner is served at 20.00 : Pici hand-rolled pasta, wild boar, cinta pig and many wines for a small own prize-giving party with your fellow cycling friends!

Day 5

Monday October 4

Unfortunately it’s your last day! It’s time to say goodbye , a good flight back home or else a pleasant stay in Italy. On request : transfers to the airports of Florence or Pisa will be made by the tour guide.

Eroica routes

Leisure Route (32 Km): Thought to allow everyone to enjoy the beauties of Chianti.
Difference 432mt Altitude min 253 Altitude max 468
Mini-Chianti (46 Km): This route lasts about 3 hours and it goes through the Castello di Brolio and Pianella. Difference mt. 709 Alt. Min 220 mt Alt Max 518 mt
Short route (78 Km): The first real taste at the Eroica route. It lasts about 4 hours, goes through Radda in Chianti and the hystoric Ristoro di Lamole.Difference mt. 1560 Alt. min 219 mt Alt. Max 769 mt
Medium route – Crete Senesi (130 Km): Still a viable rout for many cyclists, but that lasts uyp to 10/12 hours. The track goes through Buonconvento, Radi and Castelnuovo Berardenga, other then the famous climb of Monte Sante Marie.Altitude min 138mt Altitude max 526mt Difference 2083 mt
Long route (209 Km): The true “heroic” route, that lasts even 15 or more hours. It deeply immerges in the wonders of the Chianti region and the Siena surroundings. Altitude min 129 mt Altitude max 620 mt Difference 3891 mt

Airport

Florence international Airport is named after one of the most famous Italians : Amerigo Vespucci. There is no train connection with the airport to the city. From Florence railway station there are good connections to all kinds of cities in Italy. The airport is lies only four kilometers away from Florence. Shuttle buses leaving every 30 minutes. Florence airport is only 80 km away from the airport of Pisa, Galileo Galilei.
Pisa Airport is two km from Pisa and 80 km from Florence. You can find the train station just outside the terminal. Pisa Airport lies directly on the highway Florence-Pisa-Livorno. Because the airport is so close to the city a ride to the center of Pisa does not take more than ten minutes. Both airports are the gateway to Tuscany, one of the most popular holiday areas in Italy.

Trains

There are many trains leaving to Siena. For example from Lucca, Florence or Pisa.

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Booking Information

All prices are based on double rooms
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Included

4 nights lodging in 4 star hotel
Daily breakfast
4 Dinners
Activities day 3 - Cycling with one of the guides the Panzano in Chianti circuit; - Relaxing in the spa of the hotel - Visit the “tempio della bistecca” (“meat temple”) in Panzano - Visit the market of vintage bicycles in Gaiole in Chianti
Guaranteed Entry-Fee for the Granfondo Eroica 2020
English speaking tour guides
Support van during whole Tour
Bike transfer on race day Mechanic assistance

Not Included

Airfares
Airport transfers to/from the hotel
All drinks & lunches
Single Supplement € 280
Bike Rental €175 Vintage Eroica bicycle for the whole period
Discount for accompanying person - € 200
Road Bike Carbon Wilier GTR Disc € 240

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L’Eroica Tour 2021

The Eroica vintage cycling trip 2021 is a very special one. This trip features plenty highlights! The 5 days L'Eroica 2021 tour will be closed at only 14 persons. Cycling Italy is great especially the beautiful Chianti area!

Moderate

Sep 30 - Oct 4

€ 995

€ 180

Wilier GTR Disc € 240

Gaiole

Sunday Oct 3

Description

L’Eroica Tour 2021

Guided cycling Tour L’Eroica 2021 on road bike

This L’Eroica cycling Trip is really magnificent! The highlights:

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