STRADE BIANCHE
EXPLORER | 6 DAYS, 5 NIGHTS
TREKTRAVEL.COM | 866-464-8735
TRIP WOWS
Challenge yourself on Strade Bianche course with support of
your Trek Travel guides
Enjoy an exclusive Trek Travel VIP race viewing near the finish
of the Strade Bianche
Experience the famed l'Eroica course and ride along incredible
views
Experience the serenity of the Tuscan countryside and savor
the flavors Chianti Classico and other local wines
Make friends with the Trek-Segafredo racing team as a VIP
during an exclusive evening of dining with the team
DAILY ITINERARY
2017
DAY 1
Today's Ride:
Short Option:
San Donato Loop
Approximately 25 miles with 2,300
feet of climbing
Radda in Chianti Loop
Approximately 17 miles with 1,900
feet of climbing
Description:
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Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at Hotel Albani in Florence at 11:00AM this morning. A one hour shuttle
will bring you to Palazzo Leopoldo in Chianti, your home for the next five nights. Following lunch, your guides will
discuss the rules of bike safety and specific cycling tips before familiarizing you with your Trek Domane to
ensure a comfortable fit. Then it's time to take to the open road and warm up your legs as you spin through
rolling woodlands and enjoy your first expansive Tuscan vistas. Tonight we'll enjoy a social hour and dinner at
one of our favorite local restaurants overlooking the picturesque valleys below.
Hotel:
Included Meals:
Palazzo Leopoldo
Lunch | Social Hour | Dinner
www.rosshotels.it/eng/palazzo-leopoldosiena/index.html
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DAY 2
Today's Ride:
Short Option:
L'Eroica Radda Loop
Approximately 31 miles with 3,050
feet of climbing
L'Eroica Avid Loop
Approximately 50 miles with 4,600
feet of climbing
Description:
"Strade bianche" is Italian for "white roads," and today we'll test our wheels on these famed routes for the first
time. The name comes from the color of the dry limestone gravel that lifts into a fine white dust under Tuscany's
summer sun. You'll feel like a pro today as our guides support you in a battle against the same steep climbs that
challenge the world's best. Together we'll enjoy a special lunch at our friend Fabrizio's, complete with some
Tuscan classics and local favorites, followed by a wine tasting. Tonight we will join the Trek-Segafredo team for
dinner and get a firsthand race report to cap off this exciting, once-in-a-lifetime evening.
Hotel:
Included Meals:
Palazzo Leopoldo
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
www.rosshotels.it/eng/palazzo-leopoldosiena/index.html
DAY 3
Today's Activity:
Exclusive Race Viewing
See the finish of the Strade
Bianche
Description:
Today you will spectate racing like a true Italian cycling fan. Enjoy an on-course viewing of the Strade Bianche
UCI race, a front-row seat at the Trek-Segafredo Fan Club Meeting. The 122-mile Strade Bianche race begins in
San Gimignano, finishes in Piazza del Campo, and includes 28 miles of white gravel roads along the route. Your
day begins with a drive to San Gimignano to see the start of the women’s race, and to feel the palpable race
energy that permeates through town. As the race action heats up we'll watch the peloton come by at a key
moment outside of Siena. We'll enjoy an Italian lunch together at the race viewing. Then it's time to watch the
finish unfold in the center of Siena at Piazza del Campo. Tonight, the village of Radda is yours to discover.
Hotel:
Included Meals:
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Palazzo Leopoldo
Breakfast | Lunch
www.rosshotels.it/eng/palazzo-leopoldosiena/index.html
DAY 4
Today's Ride:
Avid Option:
Strade Bianche Medio Fondo
Approximately 65 miles with 5,700
feet of climbing
Strade Bianche Gran Fondo
Approximately 87 miles with 7,400
feet of climbing
Description:
Did all of that live race action put you in the mood to test your own legs? Today is your chance to tackle this
Tuscan classic at the Terre di Siena Gran Fondo, a dusty challenge you can choose to ride for time, or at your
own pace. You'll shuttle to Sienna for the start of the Gran Fondo, and pin on your number for a true Italian
cycling adventure. Much of today's terrain is featured in the Strade Bianche itself, which means this course has
the gravitas of a pro challenge. Once you've cross the finish line victorious, enjoy a well-earned evening of
relaxation in the hotel and recover at the spa. Tonight we will dine together in the hotel restaurant and relive the
day over a hearty dinner.
Hotel:
Included Meals:
Palazzo Leopoldo
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
www.rosshotels.it/eng/palazzo-leopoldosiena/index.html
DAY 5
Today's Ride:
Avid Option:
Radda in Chianti to
Castelnuovo dei Sabbioni
Approximately 30 miles with 4,700
feet of climbing
Radda in Chianti to Greve in
Chianti
Approximately 50 miles with 5,500
feet of climbing
Description:
Today’s ride is a homage to the Black Rooster, winding north through Chianti up and over the hills that make
this region and the iconic Il Gallo Nero so famous. Your bike handling skills will be put to the test today, as well
as your climbing legs. We will ascend into some of Chianti’s most quiet valleys—cycling havens for those that
love smooth roads and great wine—before you grab lunch on your own from the arcades in Greve in Chianti. This
afternoon's steep climbs will make tonight’s social hour all the more deserved! We'll toast an incredible week at
one of Trek Travel’s favorite restaurants and enjoy our last big Tuscan dinner together.
Hotel:
Included Meals:
Palazzo Leopoldo
Breakfast | Social Hour | Dinner
www.rosshotels.it/eng/palazzo-leopoldosiena/index.html
DAY 6
Today's Activity:
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Departure
Description:
It’s sadly time to bid farewell today. Rise bright and early this morning to make the most of the stunning light
and watch a bright new day unfurl over the Tuscan countryside. Or choose to linger awhile over a hot
cappuccino and enjoy a leisurely morning in the hotel. After breakfast the group will shuttle back to Hotel Albani
in Florence.
Hotel:
Included Meals:
Palazzo Leopoldo
Breakfast
www.rosshotels.it/eng/palazzo-leopoldosiena/index.html
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DAY Us
Explore the city of Florence
From $999 per person
3 days | 2 nights or 4 days | 3
nights
Based on double occupancy.
About:
Visit the Renaissance city of Florence in the heart of Tuscany. Stroll the interesting streets and piazzas while
visiting monuments like the Il Duomo, Uffizi and Michelangelo’s David. Florence has some of Italy’s best
museums and stunning cathedrals mixed amongst the trattoria’s and squares where locals congregate.
Experience all the best of Florentine culture and architecture with our favorite local guide. Your exclusive Trek
Travel city walking tour will begin with a morning visit to the San Lorenzo area, where you’ll see and taste local
food as you walk through the covered market. Stroll through the old city, and see the medieval tower houses
where Dante Alighieri was born.
Use your 3 day Firenze card to further explore the city independently, with free admission to museums and local
attractions, including the Uffizi Gallery and the Accademia Gallery with fast-track entry.
Package Details
WHAT'S INCLUDED
We Include More
Every moment of a Trek Travel bike trip has more than you could have ever dreamed. More romance. More scenery. More choice. It's
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the little additions to every Trek Travel cycling vacation that make it truly special. And that’s how we help you create more memories.
Activities
Gratuities for all scheduled special events, restaurants, hotels, local guides and transportation during your trip.
Private tours
Entrance fees to all group events/activities
All transportation during the trip, including private coaches
Lodging
5 nights of accommodation
In every region we travel, we uncover the area’s best, and most delightful accommodations. On our Strade Bianche trip, you
will stay in Palazzo Leopoldo Hotel, an historical and charming palace, situated in the heart of Tuscany between Florence and
Sienna.
Dining
Daily breakfast, 4 lunches, 2 social hours, 4 dinners, and all snacks and drinks for each day
On our Strade Bianche trip in Tuscany, the cuisine is characterized by fresh, seasonal ingredients, prepared in a simple, classic
style.
Support
The knowledge, support, and camaraderie of experienced guides
Daily route support
Paper route guides also available upon request
All luggage transfers
Comprehensive trip literature
Gear
The use of a Trek Domane SL 7 carbon road bike with Shimano Di2 electronic shifting
The use of GPS cycling computer
The use of Bontrager bike helmets and other gear and equipment to make your ride comfortable
Trek Travel water bottles
Coupon valued up to $500 off a new Trek Bicycle. Contact us for details.
Trek Travel Bontrager RL jersey and cycling socks
Trek-Segafredo team kit and customized Road ID
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
Thank your Guides, by tipping
Gratuities for your Trek Travel guides are not included in your trip price. We recommend tipping 7.5-10% of your trip price for the guide
team. Local currency is preferred and unless you want to tip separately, guides will divide tips amongst themselves. Please tip your
guides at your discretion, based on their level of professionalism, guest care and service.
What’s Not Included
Airfare and transportation to and from the trip pick-up/drop-off locations
Lodging before and after the trip
Personal items purchased during the trip
Optional activities not scheduled by Trek Travel
On select trips some meals are not included. On these trips, Trek Travel invites you to explore the local cuisine at your leisure.
Gratuities for your Trek Travel Guides may be given at your discretion in response to their professionalism and leadership.
Industry standard is for each individual guest to tip the guide team 7.5-10% of the trip price.
ACCOMMODATIONS
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Palazzo Leopoldo
Radda in Chianti
Palazzo Leopoldo Radda in Chianti
This medieval villa dating back to 1300
A.D. is the perfect combination of oldworld charm and updated elegance.
Nestled in the Tuscan hills and
boasting sweeping views of the Chianti
region, the suites are spacious and
romantically appointed with fireplaces
and frescoes, while the palace itself
has an original 18th century kitchen,
as well as a restaurant, wellness
center and wine shop. For decades,
it's been a favorite stop of dukes,
archbishops and other royalty. For this
week, it will be our home base.
TRAVEL SERVICES
How to get there
We suggest that you arrive at least one day prior to the trip start, which will enable you to adjust to the time zone and minimize the risk
of missing the trip start due to flight-related delays. We recommend that you fly into Florence’s Amerigo Vespucci Airport (FLR). The
Florence airport is about 3 miles from the town center. You can take a taxi (~20 euros) directly to the hotel, or a bus which departs
hourly.
Rome and Milan also offer flight options. From Rome’s Fiumicino Airport (FCO), you may take a direct train to Rome’s central station,
Roma Termini. Follow the “Stazione/Railway Station” signs. Trains depart twice hourly. Tickets can be purchased at a Biglietteria office
or from ticket machines. All tickets must be validated before getting on the train: do this by stamping your ticket at the yellow boxes near
the platform. The ride takes 30 minutes. From Roma Termini, transfer to a train for Florence. The Eurostar trains depart frequently and
are the quickest. The trip takes 1-1/2 hours and costs between 44-62 euros one way per person. In Florence, taxis are available to take
you to your hotel. Taxi service is available from Rome Fiumicino Airport to central Rome for ~50 euros.
Meeting Time And Location
Hotel Albani | Florence, Italy
Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at the Hotel Albani (via Fiume, 12, 50123, Florence, Italy) at 11:00 AM on the first day of the trip.
You’ll then shuttle 60 minutes to your hotel, Palazzo Leopoldo, to Radda in Chianti. Please have your first day's cycling clothes and
riding gear easily accessible, separate from your luggage. After you have a fresh Tuscan lunch, your guides will do a bike fit before you
begin your day’s ride through the Chianti countryside.
If you will be late for the pick-up or are going to miss it altogether, please inform your guides. You will receive an email a week before
the trip start with their names and contact details. If you cannot reach them, please call our first hotel, Palazzo Leopoldo (+39 0577 73
56 05), and leave a message with your expected arrival time and contact details.
Departing Time and Location
Palazzo Leopoldo | Florence, Italy
You will say farewell to your guides at 10:00 AM at the Palazzo Leopoldo. You’ll depart by private shuttle for Hotel Albani, Florence,
arriving close to 11:30 PM. The hotel is a 5 minute walk from Santa Maria Novella train station where trains connect to many European
cities. Please do not book seats before 1:00 PM. The airport in Florence (FLR) is 3 miles from the city. You can reach it by train, taxi, or
shuttle bus; please do not schedule a flight prior to 3:00 PM. Visit www.TrenItalia.com for train information.
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Before & After: Florence, Italy
Florence is the majestic heart of Renaissance art and intellect. Several days can be spent wandering the streets in the shadow of
Brunelleschi’s Duomo and strolling beside the Arno. Along with the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi gallery, a pillar of the
Renaissance and Medici eras, merits a visit. Michelangeo’s David in the Galleria dell’Arte is not to be missed. Keep in mind while
exploring Florence that opening hours vary and are quite often inconsistent. Different museums are open on different days and lines
can be very long. It’s worthwhile to pay a few extra euros and pre-book your tickets—this will enable you to bypass long lines of visitors
at the entrances. We recommend the following accommodations for your pre and post-trip hotel.
Hotel Palazzo Vecchio
This charming 3-star hotel boasts an ideal location in the heart of the historic center of the city, just steps away from the Santa Maria
Novella train station. Built in the early 20th century and recently renovated to provide modern amenities,the PalazzoVecchio is the
perfect choice for those seeking a comfortable and convenient option.
via Cennini 4, Florence | +39 055 212182 | www.HotelPalazzOvecchio.it | ~$130
Hotel il Guelfo Bianco
This patrician home of the 16th century is close to the old market in the heart of downtown Florence, just a short walk to the Cathedral
and principal museums.This 3-star hotel recently re-opened its doors to guests after having undergone a complete restoration.The
Renaissance architecture and the refined furnishings reflect the Florentine character.
via Cavour 29, Florence | +39 055 288 330 | www.IlGuelfoBianco.it | ~$190
Hotel Albani
Hotel Albani is a stately and impeccably restored early 20th century townhouse.A serene atmosphere completes the setting—perfect for
those wishing to find an exclusive hideaway within walking distance of the Santa Maria Novella train station.
via Fiume 12, Florence |+39 055 26030 | www.HotelAlbani.it | ~$200
FAQS
Trip Changes
Our itineraries are an approximation of our trips. Trek Travel strives to offer each and every guest a vacation of a lifetime on every trip.
At times routes, hotels, activities, etc. listed here may change at the discretion of the trip designer or guides to improve the trip
experience.
What are the daily rides like?
Rider Type | 3&4
Average Daily Mileage | 44
Terrain | Hilly
Average Daily Elevation | 4,900 ft
On all of our vacations, Trek Travel strives to find quiet, paved secondary roads or bike paths to experience a region; busy roads are
avoided as much as possible. Strade Bianche is best suited for Type 3&4 Riders. The terrain is consistently rolling, with quiet, narrow,
and winding roads. Many towns sit atop hills and, although the ascents are not exceptionally steep, they are often upwards of 5km long.
Type 4+ Riders will enjoy the extra mileage the avid route options offer. The Strade Bianche course is on gravel roads with steep
climbs. See Itinerary for specific daily ride distance and elevation options.
What are the options for a non-rider travel companion?
On most Trek Travel trips, we offer non-riding options for riders who want to take the afternoon off, or travel companions who want to
spend little or no time in the saddle. Some of these options may need to be scheduled before your trip–please contact one of our Trip
Consultants for more information. Expenses and/or related transportation to these activities may not be included in the trip price. See
Included In The Trip Price for more information. Some non-riding options on this trip are:
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Shop and explore the medieval villages of Radda
Enjoy the atmosphere of the race
Discover why Tuscan wines and olive oils are so renowned during our private wine-tasting
Visit world famous butcher Dario Cecchini in his shop in Panzano
Experience ambiance of the race and Live race viewing
Discover centre of Siena - UNESCO World Heritage Site
Enjoy gourmet Tuscan cuisine
What is the weather going to be like?
The Italian say that March is “pazzerello“, “somewhat crazy“. It could be a proper winter month with cold, windy and often rainy days
or the first month of spring, with warm and sunny days. Average temperatures range between 40-60F. High wind warnings are not
unusual. Dress in layers, to be prepared for shifts between daytime and evenings and make sure to bring a wet-weather gear in order to
best enjoy your vacation.
Do you have upgrade options available?
Due to the nature of the roads on this trip, we only offer the new Trek Domane SL 7 road bike. Contact our trip consultants for more
details.
What if I have to change or cancel my trip?
We understand things happen in life and sometimes you have to cancel or change your bike tour. We want to make it as easy as
possible to do so and below you will find our timeline. If you ever have a question, just give us a call, 866 464 8735. Read our
cancellation policy.
If I book a tour, can I be guaranteed that it will run?
If you’re going we’re going on almost all our trips. Trips with 1 guest booked are guaranteed to run. Select trips like Cross Country,
Race and Special Edition trips require a minimum number of guests to run and are not guaranteed until that number is reached.
Contact your Trip Consultant for more details.
In the event that a departure has low enrollment, we will notify guests at 60-90 days before departure to give the option to select a
different date with more guests booked. Please do not reserve airfare before confirming your Trek Travel trip.
What kind of information is provided?
When a trip is booked, a guest confirmation letter is immediately sent out. One week prior to the trip start you will receive an email
containing a trip start meeting location reminder and any last minute information that you will need to know before your trip. Once you
arrive at your destination Trek Travel staff will brief you on the day-to-day plan for the trip and provide you with daily route guides and a
detailed map allowing you to ride with complete confidence and independence.
What should I pack?
Please review our packing list page for more details.
General FAQs
Didn't find what you were looking for? Check out our General FAQs section. You will find answers to all the most common questions
that don't necessarily pertain to a specific trip.
Race FAQs
Want to learn more about our race trip difference? Check out our Race FAQs section. You will find answers to all the most common
questions that pertain to our race trips.
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