(September 2011)

Our fifth year offering this tour.
Based at Deiva Marina at the start of the stunningly beautiful Cinque Terre (Five Lands) coast of Liguria, east of Genoa, the route of the 2009 event follows the coast climbing in and out of the small coastal towns and then swings inland over the mountains and back to Deiva. The Medio Fondo is approx 90km while the full Gran Fondo is 161km.
This is a hard event with no let up from the start, you are constantly climbing or descending.
The descent to Vernazza is a hair raising series of hairpin bends followed by a 20% climb back out - a triple chainring is recommended!

An ideal venue to bring your partner along with you, superb scenery, romantic restaurants, wonderful walks and of course the beaches.

Longer stays available, contact us for prices.

Itinerary:
Arrive at Genoa airport on the Friday prior to the ride, you will be met at the airport by our representatives. Transit to your hotel is by our own minibus along the beautiful Riviera coast road. (The bus will be used as transport during the weekend).
Our hotel is situated on the Cinque Terre in a picturesque village on the Mediterranean coast, only 100 metres from the beach (bring your swimwear), there are some excellent restaurants in the village,serving superb food.
The event start /finish is only a few kilometers along the coast.
Saturday is free to relax, check your bikes on a short (flat) ride along the coast via Sestri Levante to Chiavari, sign on and get ready for the big day.
Sunday we can use the bus to take us to and from the event. Sunday evening can be spent relaxing or restocking your energy supplies over a seafood pasta dish followed by an ice cream and a well deserved glass of local wine.
Monday you are taken to the airport for your flight home.

Cost: £495 Includes transport to and from Genoa airport, accommodation for 3 nights B&B (2 sharing twin room), race entry.
Not included: flight (Ryanair & BA - Genoa). Insurance (compulsory). Main Meals.
Supplement for single rooms, (reductions for triple share).
North American visitors please contact us for travel arrangements