Strade Bianche Gravel

We’ve added a new twist to our Tuscany itinerary and included more sections of the famed white roads (aka “Strade Bianche”) of the Italian countryside. Legends have been made on these roads during the Strade Bianche, a one-day classic bike race that has become one of the most anticipated and watched professional cycling events. Our trip will highlight some of our favorite sections of the race and sprinkle in a few lesser-known segments of gravel.

On Friday, we will pre-ride the last 50 km of the Strade Bianche course—and likely spot a few professionals doing their final reconnaissance. On Saturday, we will do a short ride then watch the men’s and women’s professional races at several locations, stopping mid-day to fuel up with a homecooked pasta meal. We will be sure to catch the final kilometer, where racers sprint up a 16% grade into the walls of Siena for the finish in Piazza del Campo. You can’t get much closer to the action! On Sunday, we will ride/race the twisty and undulating Strade Bianche Gran Fondo (80 miles / 140 km / 6,560 ft el / 9 gravel sectors) or the Medio Fondo (54 miles / 87 km / 4450 ft el / 6 gravel sectors).