6-9 March 2025
GRANFONDO
STRADE BIANCHE
Siena – Tuscany
WHITE GRAVEL, ICONIC TUSCANY
Tuscany’s strade bianche roads define gravel cycling, and our Tuscano guide Daniele takes you to the best in the beautifulTuscan countryside.
WITNESS A TOP PRO RACE
Three-time winner Cancellara called the Pro Strade Bianche the Sixth Monument, and two-time winner Pogačar might agree. Cheer at the finish in Siena’s Piazza del Campo.
RIDE THE LEGENDARY GRAN FONDO
When you power through the crowd up Via Santa Caterina and into the Piazza just like a pro, you’ll be tired, dusty and proud to be among 8000 of the toughest amateur gravel riders in the world.
MEDIEVAL SIENA, STEPS AWAY
From the top of the Duomo to the fragrant offerings of Pasticceria Nannini to our gourmet dinners, the UNESCO World Heritage City of Siena is just outside our hotel.
YOUR ANDIAMO PACKAGE INCLUDES
CYCLING SERVICES
- Local Italian guides
- Daily guided rides with 2-3 levels of difficulty
- Van support with professional mechanic
- Daily laundry service for your bike clothing
GRANFONDO VIP RACE NUMBERS
- VIP ENTRY AT THE FRONT OF THE PELOTON, IN THE FIRST GRID (NUMBERS 1-300).
PINARELLO BIKE RENTAL
Pinarello Grevil bike rental included
CYCLING GEAR
- Full kit Andiamo: cycling bibs, jersey, socks, rain jacket, and arm warmers by Castelli
- 2 water bottles
- Rear lights, computer mount, optional Shimano or Look pedals rental
- Kask Protone Helmet rental (available at extra charge)
ACCOMMODATIONS
- 4 nights in Siena (from Thursday 06th to Monday 10th March 2025)
- Optional extra nights at Garda Bike Hotel in Peschiera del Garda (Lake Garda area) before or after.
DINING
- Breakfast
- Cycling food (sandwiches, beverages and energy supplies during rides)
- Multi-course Dinners at restaurants specializing in local cuisine
PROGRAM FOR NON CYCLISTS
- Non cyclists always enjoy breakfast, dinner and after ride special activities with partner
- Regional highlights suggested
TRANSFERS
- Private van transportation from Verona airport to Peschiera del Garda
- Group van transportation for participants from Peschiera del Garda to Siena *
- Group van transportation for participants from Siena to Peschiera del Garda *
* With prior notice, it might be possible for the van to pick up or drop a participant in Florence city center or Florence airport on the way to Siena or on the way back to Peschiera del Garda.
At extra cost we can arrange private transfer to all the major airports of northern Italy (Florence – Milano – Venice – Bergamo) at your best suitable timing.
INSURANCE
Cancellation – Assistance – Medical expense Reimbursement – Luggage Insurance. For more info click here
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
PRIVATE TRANSFER TO MILANO – VENICE AIRPORTS
We can arrange private transfer to all the major airports of northern Italy (Milano – Venice – Bergamo)
SINGLE ROOM
If you would prefer to stay in a single room, please let us know
MASSAGE
Massage Area with masseur and physiotherapist available with prior arrangement.
EXTRA BENEFITS MAKE THIS TOUR OUTSTANDING
DAILY PROGRAM
DAY 1 – Arrival day on Lake Garda
THURSDAY 6 MARCH 2025
We recommend that you arrive and stay at Enjoy Garda Hotel / Garda Bike Hotel on 05th March, so that we can get an early start on 06 March for our trip to Tuscany. Otherwise, plan to meet us mid-day in Siena (we could also pick you up in Florence along the way).
Arrival in Siena, light Lunch, easy welcome ride, Dinner and overnight.
This trip begins with arrival at our home at Enjoy Garda Hotel/Garda Bike Hotel in centrally located Peschiera del Garda, where we can fit you to the perfect bike from our fleet. Meet other trip participants while settling into our time zone. Participants often add even more days at Garda Bike Hotel before or after the Andiamo experience so they can enjoy Lake Garda rides too.
DAY 2 – mediofondo test ride
FRIDAY 7 MARCH 2025
We’ll scout out the roads of the Gran Fondo, a twisty and undulating course, with no long climbs but with punchy hills, especially on the unpaved parts. We’ll ride to enjoy the beautiful short route with its hills and ancient buildings, as well as stop for photos and get familiar with the challenging climbs. We will be supported by our local guide, plus a van and our driver/mechanic. We’ll also stop for lunch long the way. Late afternoon, we’ll head to a beautiful wine estate, where we’ll have a wine tasting of the classic Chianti and Sangiovese wines of this region, along with a true farm to table dinner, with local and regional products.
DAY 3 – easy ride and watch the pro
SATURDAY 8 MARCH 2025
After breakfast, we’ll have an optional pleasant morning ride in the hills around Siena, while the pro race is being fought nearby. After lunch we’ll watch the arrival of the pro’s in Siena city center. This evening, we’ll dine together and review our plans for the next day’s Gran Fondo including a review of the itinerary, and meeting points.
DAY 4 – Granfondo day
SUNDAY 9 MARCH 2025
This is the day of our “Gran Fondo Strade Bianche.” Riders can choose between two routes – a long course of 142.5km, featuring 54.7km of gravel, or a shorter option at 86.8km with 21.6km of white roads. You will be up front leading the way for the peloton, astride a Pinarello Grevil. After completing the Granfondo, we’ll enjoy a well-earned lunch, and share our ride triumphs and experiences. In the evening, we’ll celebrate together with a gourmet experience, where you can eat one of the most famous Italian dishes, Bistecca alla Fiorentina, a nice big juicy steak from the famous Chianina breed of cattle.
DAY 5 – Departure
MONDAY 10 MARCH 2025
After breakfast we’ll return to Peschiera del Garda or to the airport. For those staying in Peschiera del Garda with us, we’ll go for an easy recovery ride along the Lake in the afternoon.
RECOMMENDED CYCLING LEVEL
We welcome guests of any cycling ability, and do our best to accommodate them in all the Andiamo tours.
In our experience, you will enjoy our Strade Bianche program if you are an experienced gravel and road cyclist who seeks challenging riding surfaces, steep climbs, technical descents, and long days on the bike.
March weather in Tuscany can be cold and rainy. Participants should be experienced and comfortable with unpaved and sometimes rocky roads, rainy conditions, other cyclists, and traffic.
HOTEL OPTIONS
LAKE GARDA
Enjoy Garda Hotel / Garda Bike Hotel ****
The first and original bike hotel located in the south of Lake Garda & Verona, offering customized services for all cyclo-tourists. 42 rooms and 3 suites come with a wide range of high-quality services in order to provide you with comfort and quality. This is Andiamo Cycling headquarter on Lake Garda
SIENA
NH Hotel ****
The NH Siena, formerly known as NH Excelsior, hotel is in a great place for tourists. A short walk takes you into the heart of Siena, with its wealth of historical landmarks, Gothic architecture and pavement cafés.
SIENA
Grand Hotel Continental *****
Set in a 17th-century building, Grand Hotel Continental Siena – Starhotels Collezione is a luxury 5-star hotel in the historical center of Siena, 820 feet from Piazza Campo square. It offers elegant rooms with frescoed ceilings and period furnishings. Featuring valuable artwork, rooms and suites here feature porcelain and Travertine marble details, and original Tuscan terracotta floors. The elegant Sapordivino restaurant offers gourmet traditional cuisine, while at the Lounge Bar by Sapordivino, guests can enjoy an aperitif or cocktail. Siena Cathedral is a 5-minute walk from the property..
PINARELLO BIKES
INCLUDED
GREVIL F
Our all-purpose bike that will provide you with comfort and performance on any of our daily rides.
- Size available: from 43 to 60
- Group set: Campagnolo EKAR 1/13 speed, Chainrings 40, Cassette 9 / 42
- Tires: Pirelli p7 32 mm
The Grevil is our all-purpose bike that is perfect for most cyclists, and what most of our guests use. It has relaxed geometry making it a comfortable bike, wider tires and longer wheel base, perfect to handle the cobblestone and rough pavement that we often encounter and lower gearing to tackle our bigger hills.
CASTELLI CYCLING KIT
INCLUDED
We will gift you the Andiamo Cycling Kit by famous italian brand Castelli.
The full kit will consist of jersey, bibs, hat, socks, wind vest and rain jacket.
PRICING
Package price starting from € 2.999 per person
10% discount to Garda Bike Hotel or Andiamo Cycling returning customers
Ask us for an offer – info@andiamocycling.com
TRUST US – 20 YEARS IN THE BUSINESS
OUR TESTIMONIAL
ANDIAMO STAFF
Silvia
Booking Manager
Fabiana
Booking Agent
Nicola
Founder
Davide
Head Guide
Simone
Guide
Elisa
Guide
Alberto
Guide
Roberto
Driver & mechanic
