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Road bike - Italy 2005
Italian Gran Fondo'sItaliaRegister here
Note: Spaces on following trips
are strictly limited to maintain the personal feel.
To avoid disappointment please book early.
Gran Fondo Felice Gimondi
Bergamo, Italy. SORRY NOT AVAILABLE IN 2006
Choices of 165, 135 & 95km distances, which follow part of the
route of the Giro de Lombardy. Based in the spectacular town of Bergamo,
with it’s walled ramparts. The route is moderately difficult with
some hard but constant gradient climbs up to 10% in places, you always
have the option to bale out at one of the shorter distances.
Itinerary:
Saturday .Arrive at Bergamo airport
on the Saturday prior to the ride, you will be met at the airport by
our representatives. The airport is only three miles from the town centre
and has a regular shuttle bus .
Our hotel is situated in the lower town, within a mile of the rides
start and finish. As soon as you've checked in and readied your bike,
it's just a short ride to sign on, collect your race numbers and obligatory
carrier bag of goodies. The rest of the day is free for you to take
in the local scenery on a gentle ride or simply chill out and get ready
for the big day.
Sunday we can easily ride to the event start and “hopefully”
ride back from the finish. After the event we make our way
to the airport for your flight home.
Cost: £
Includes accommodation for 1 night (2 sharing twin room), race entry.
Not included: flight (Ryanair, Stanstead, Luton, British Midland
from Birmingham).
Insurance (compulsory).
Meals.
Supplement for single rooms.
North American visitors please contact us for travel arrangements
Gran Fondo Cinque Terra.
Italy, 10th Sept 2006
Our third 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 2005
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 swimmer),
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: £320$550
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
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Cycle Touring in Italy
Unescorted breaks in the beautiful Taro Valley
on the borders of Liguria and Emilia Romagna, roughly half way between
Genoa and Parma. Self catering apartments in a superb villa owned by English
speaking hosts Sandra and Bruno. Ideal base to explore the Apennine Mountains
and the Italian Riviera (Portofino & Cinque Terre).
Prices from £180/$300 p/p, p/wk.
Phone 07799 897996 for details.
33 Highbury Crescent, Bridgend, South Wales, CF31 4RD
Tel: 07799 897996
E-mail: breakawayinfo@aol.com