CYCLOsportive wants to let the participants enjoy themselves to the max. 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 des Alpes (3 stars, but 4 would be more logical) We have luxury accommodation where we will stay with the group. Our support team will be on-site ready to assist guests. The personal attention ensures that you are optimally prepared and confident at the start of the Maratona. We will bring sports drinks and nutrition, and a masseur and mechanic will be present. We offer beautiful routes. We will cycle with a cycling guide and be accompanied by our support vehicle.

Silver:
– five nights
– Half board
– Maratona entry ticket
– Extra supplies (2x)

Gold:
Everything as in Silver plus:
– Mechanic
– Masseur
– Sports drinks and nutrition Maurten during the trip
– After booking you will receive a Maurten food package worth €100.
– Goodies
– Follow-up vehicle
– Cycling jersey CYCLOsportive
– T-Shirt (designed exclusively for the trip)
– Briefings and route book
– Relatively small group for optimal guidance
– Personal attention
– Guided tours by a guide

– Drinks consumed on site.
- Lunch
– Transportation to La Villa
– Pick up of starting tickets. Participants must do this themselves.

With CYCLOsportive, we're staying at the Hotel des Alpes in La Villa, a top-notch accommodation located near the start of the Maratona. The Silver and Gold tour is booked based on two people sharing a double room with two single beds. Single rooms are not available.

NB! For both Maratona Silver and Maratona Gold it is not possible to book a single room.

We will arrive on Wednesday and travel back to the Netherlands on Monday. Of course, there must be a good meal in the evening. We will do that in the hotel restaurant. The trip is based on your own transport.

Day 1
Everyone is welcome at the hotel from 3:00 PM. CYCLOsportive is available at reception to assist you with check-in.

Day 2
Group ride of 60 kilometers. The participants are accompanied along the way by the support vehicle. Depending on the pace, we will have lunch along the way or we will have lunch upon return from the ride.

Day 3
Group ride of approximately 50 kilometers. The sports masseur will massage your legs again, and the mechanic will ensure your bike is in tip-top condition for the next day. Depending on the pace, we'll have lunch along the way or upon returning from the ride.

Day 4
Group ride of approximately 30 kilometers. Afterwards, you can have lunch near the hotel. The sports masseur will massage your legs again, and the mechanic will ensure your bike is in tip-top condition for the next day.

Day 5
Early breakfast (4.30 am) and at 5.30 am to the start, because at 6.15 am the starting boxes close. We will ride to the start by bike. There is no support from the full car this day, because the course is car-free. We set up a care post on the Campolongo. You will pass here twice!

Day 6
After breakfast everyone goes back home.

Those who choose Maratona Silver are on their own and cannot participate in the rides or use the nutrition and have no support from the follow-up vehicle.

We recommend that you train well for the trip to the Maratona dles Dolomites. A basic condition is not sufficient to successfully complete the Granfondo of 138 km with 4300 meters of elevation gain. Do you want to enjoy the trip to the Dolomites? Then prepare well. For example, train with a training app like JOIN and start at least 3 months before the trip. Preferably sooner!

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?
Standard: Accommodation, breakfast and dinner, entry ticket. XL: Standard + sports drinks and nutrition, technical support, 1 sports massage, guidance, support vehicle, extra supplies during the event, briefings on routes, program, and event, goodies. Flights, bike rentals, 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.