CYCLOsportive wants to let the participants enjoy themselves to the fullest. We do this by putting together a package where we can organize everything for you from A to Z. But it all starts with that coveted starting ticket. That is guaranteed at CYCLOsportive! With Hotel Moderno in Siena we have found two top accommodations where we will stay with the group. We will bring sports drinks, offer beautiful routes. We will cycle with the cycling guide and be accompanied by our support vehicle.
All you have to do is cycle, we will take care of the rest!

– Four nights
– Return flight Amsterdam-Florence (including transfers to Siena)*
– Mechanical support
– Sports drink
– Goodies
– Follow-up vehicle
– T-Shirt (designed exclusively for the trip)
– Briefings and route book
– Relatively small group for optimal guidance
– Personal attention
– Guided tours by a guide
– Overnight stays in attractive, excellent and bicycle-friendly accommodation
– Full board
– Accommodation within walking distance of the center and within 1 km of the start of the GF
– Own supply posts (2) at the GF

* Flight prices are flexible. As soon as your booking is received, we will get to work for you and book the flight. It is therefore possible that there will be a surcharge on top of the travel sum for the then applicable flight price. The travel sum includes a flight price of € 350.

– Drinks consumed on site
– Sports nutrition (bars)

With CYCLOsportive we stay in Siena in Hotel Moderno in double rooms, with two single beds. The accommodation is ideally located just 1 km from the start/finish. From the accommodation it is easy to walk to the center of Siena!

We will arrive in Siena on Thursday and fly back to the Netherlands on Monday.

Of course, you have to eat well in the evening. CYCLOsportive knows where you can do that best in Siena. We take you every evening to enjoy the Italian cuisine together.

Day 1:
If you fly to Florence with KLM at 10:05 AM, you will be picked up at 12:00 PM and taken to the hotel. After arrival we get on our bikes for a short ride through the Tuscan hills. Participants who travel to Tuscany with their own transport can also join us for lunch if they arrive early and travel the first kilometers with us.
A circuit of only 40 km with an elevation gain of around 435 metres. We immediately went to see what the Strade Bianche was like and found a few nice gravel strips on a 40 km circuit! In Siena we can share our first experiences on the terrace while enjoying a cup of coffee.
Group ride of 40 km with 435 meters of elevation gain

Day 2:
On day 2 we will leave again at 9.30 for a group ride. This time we will ride a beautiful ride of 75 km with 1200 meters of elevation. Halfway through the ride we will eat the packed lunch and drink coffee at a beautiful spot. After the ride CYCLOsportive will collect the starting tickets for the participants in Siena. There is also enough time to visit this beautiful city yourself. There is a good chance that we will see many professionals exploring the course today.
Group ride of 75 km with 1200 meters of elevation gain

Day 3:
Day 3 is the day that the pros (women and men) ride their Strade Bianche. Everyone has the choice to watch the finish in Siena, or to watch the pros somewhere along the route. We leave at 9:30 am for a short ride of 30 km. There will then be plenty of time to watch the women's and men's races.
Group ride of 30 km with 450 meters of elevation

Day 4:
Early breakfast. At 6:30 we cycle to Siena. There we have starting tickets for the second starting grid. At 8:00 the participants of the Granfondo are shot off for 138 km with 40 km gravel. GF Strade Bianche!

Day 5:
After breakfast, the participants will be taken to the airport, where the plane will depart for Amsterdam around 1 p.m.

*Do you want to travel more or fewer kilometers prior to the Granfondo? Which can. The cycling guide is happy to go out with you for an extra tour. You can also travel alone, let us know and we will provide you with a beautiful route.

In March, most people don't have many kilometers in their legs yet. Is that necessary to participate in the trip to GF Strade Bianche? Yes and no. Do you want to go for a fast time? Then you must of course be fully prepared and trained at the start. Do you just want to enjoy a beautiful day through the Tuscan landscape and is time not important? That is possible! If you have a good basic condition, you are able to cycle the Granfondo.

01. What is the average distance per day?
The average distance varies between 40 and 80 km per day, depending on the trip. This is suitable for cyclists with a reasonable to good condition.

02. Do I have to bring my own bicycle?
Yes, generally. On some trips you can also rent a bike. On trips that involve flying, a bike can generally be rented. This is stated during the booking process.

03. Is there a follow-up vehicle available?
Yes, usually there is a follow-up vehicle for luggage and for support in emergencies. Or to refill the water bottle on the way.

04. Can I determine the route myself?
With group travel the route is predetermined, but sometimes there are options for extra routes or breaks. We are always happy to think along about alternative routes.

05. Is the trip suitable for beginners?
Group trips are often suitable for different levels. Check the level of the trip in advance. The level is indicated with a number of stars for each trip.

06. What happens if I can no longer cycle?
There is often a follow-up vehicle or support team to pick you up if you can't go any further.

07. What is included in the price?
Usually accommodation, breakfast and dinner, sports drinks, technical support, 1x sports massage, starting certificates and guidance are included. Costs for flight tickets, bike rental or personal expenses (lunch and drinks) are often additional costs.

08. Are the routes difficult?
The difficulty level varies. For the trips with a Granfondo we offer routes that ensure that you are fit at the start on the day of the Granfondo. You cycle less than on a tour where longer and heavier rides are offered. For the tours, the participants have a choice almost every day between a longer/heavier or shorter/easier route.

09. Do I need to take out insurance?
Yes, travel and cancellation insurance is always recommended, as well as insurance for damage to the bike or medical emergencies.

10. What type of accommodation is used?
After a day of cycling you want to be able to relax. That is why we at CYCLOsportive generally stay in 4-star hotels. Occasionally we stay in a 3-star hotel, but then we think it deserves 4 stars! We know how important it is to be able to rest in a good bed and to be able to eat well in the evening and enjoy a good breakfast in the morning!

11. Can I keep up a little? Or are they all semi-pros who are coming along?
Yes, you can come along. No, there will be no half-pros. There will always be a difference in level. At CYCLOsportive we always go out with relatively small groups and can split the group during cycling so that everyone can enjoy themselves at their own level.

12. Can I also participate as a woman?
Yes! Fortunately, we see more and more women on bikes and also on our trips. It creates a nice dynamic in the group. So come along!

13. Do we have to do everything together or can I sometimes do my own thing?
A group trip has a program and we offer that every day. In the evening we brief you about the program of the next day. If you want to make your own plan, that is perfectly fine. Going out alone is not something we advise. We are happy to think with you about alternative routes if the group program does not suit you completely.

14. How do I get my bike to its destination?
On most trips you have to arrange your own transportation. Only at GF Strade Bianche we transport your bike and luggage. And we book the flight for you. We plan a drop-off and pick-up day. You fly to the destination with only hand luggage and arrange transfers from the airport to the hotel.

15. How can I best prepare for the trip in terms of training?
Keep in mind that you will be cycling for four or five days in a row. If you are not used to this, practice this at home. In addition, it is advisable to use a training schedule (at least 3 months) to be well trained.

16. Are there also introductory rides?
We plan at least 1x an online meeting in which we give the participants the opportunity to get to know each other a little better and where questions about the trip can be asked. A few times a year we organize social rides for which participants can register.

17. A trip has an odd number of participants. Will there be a charge for a single room?
If you choose a single room, we will charge for that. If it is not the choice of a participant, but it happens to be that way, we will not charge any costs.

18. Is a medical certificate required for this trip?
In order to participate in this trip, participants must be in possession of a medical certificate. It is also wise to check whether you are in good health by means of an effort test well before the trip (6 months). Such an effort test also provides insight into the training work that must be delivered in order to start the trip in good condition.

Participants have the option to be guided for 3 months through an exercise test and training schedule. The training guidance is optional. Inquire about the possibilities: gv@cyclosportive.nl.