CYCLOsportive wants participants to have the most fun. We do this by creating a package where we can organize everything for you, from start to finish. But it all starts with that coveted starting ticket. At CYCLOsportive, that's guaranteed! With Villa Ermellina in Siena, we've found top-notch accommodation where we'll stay with the group. We'll bring sports drinks and nutrition and offer beautiful routes. We'll cycle with a 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 at Villa Ermellina
– Return flight Your location-Florence*
– Transfer from airport to accommodation**
– Transport of bicycle and luggage from the Netherlands to Siena
– Wine tasting by sommelier
– Mechanical support by mechanic
- A wash for your bike every day
– Cycling clothing laundry service
– At least 1x sports massage by our sports masseur
– Cycling jersey CYCLOsportive
– Entry ticket GF Strade Bianche
– Sports drink and sports nutrition
– 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 (including drinks, within reason)
– 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.

** The transfer from the airport to the accommodations will take place at a fixed time by bus.

In principle, you can leave your wallet at home.

With CYCLOsportive, we'll be staying in Siena at Villa Ermellina in double rooms with two single beds. The accommodation is ideally located just 1 km from the start/finish line. Siena's city center is within easy walking distance!

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

Of course, we have to have a good meal in the evening, which we will do at the accommodation.

Please note: We offer double rooms based on double occupancy. If you book solo, you may share a room with a stranger. If you prefer a single room, please indicate this when booking. There is a €350 surcharge for booking a single room.

Day 1:
The bus departs from Florence Airport at 12:00 and will take you to the hotel. Lunch will be waiting for you upon arrival, after which we'll hop on our bikes for a short ride through the Tuscan hills. Participants traveling to Tuscany with their own transportation can also join us for lunch if they arrive early and cover the first few kilometers with us.
A round of only 40 km with a sloppy 600 meters of elevation. We immediately go to see how the Strade Bianche is doing and have found a few nice gravel strips, including Le Tolfe!
Group ride of 40 km with 600 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. After the ride CYCLOsportive will collect the starting tickets for the participants in Siena. At 16:00 is the team presentation of the pros. Very nice to go and have a look at the Fortezza Medicea yourself. There is also enough time to visit this beautiful city yourself. There is a big chance that we will see many pros 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 go and watch the finish in Siena, or to watch the pros somewhere along the route. At 9:00 we leave for a short ride of 35 km. After that there is enough time to watch the race of the women and men.
Group ride of 35 km with 500 meters of elevation gain

Day 4:
An early breakfast. At 7:30 AM, we cycle to Siena to line up at the starting gate. At 8:00 AM, the Granfondo participants will set off for a 138 km ride, including 40 km of gravel. GF Strade Bianche!

Day 5:
After breakfast, the participants will be taken to the airport at 9:30 am, and the plane will depart for Amsterdam around 1:00 pm.

*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 a lot of kilometers under their belts yet. Is that really necessary to participate in the trip to GF Strade Bianche? Yes and no. Want to aim for a fast time? Then you obviously need to be fully prepared and trained at the start. Just want to enjoy a beautiful day through the Tuscan countryside, and time isn't an issue? That's possible! If you have a good basic fitness level, you're capable of cycling the Medio- or 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 will be stated during the booking process. On the trip to Strade Bianche we transport your bike and 1 suitcase with luggage. You fly with hand luggage only.

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 relax and unwind. That's why CYCLOsportive stays in accommodations with a minimum 4-star rating. We know how important it is to rest in a comfortable bed, have a good dinner, and enjoy a delicious 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.