Ride detail- long weekend escapes
4th-7th May – Bra Bra Gran Fondo long weekend
Celebrate that “spring has sprung” and the reawakening of this amazing area as the vines begin to sprout new green leaves and the land is reborn after the winter snows. Our base for the weekend is the picturesque Barolo village with its century old castle and cobblestone streets in the heart of the vine covered rolling hills of the Langhe. Don’t be fooled though, those hills are steep and the word flat does not exist in these parts! We’ll ride out both Friday and Saturday with Sunday being “race day” with the Bra Bra Gran Fondo.
The Bra Bra event held on the first Sunday of every May is an institution in this area. It’s our local gran fondo and whilst you’ll be part of Experienceit you will also be participating as an honorary member of our local bike team Alba Bike Team. The Bra Bra course is more like a tourist drive than a gran fondo passing through amazing scenery that will take your breath away! Starting in the Baroque village of Bra (home to Slow Food) you’ll pass through the historical centre of Cherasco and climb immediately up to La Morra with breathtaking views of the famous Barolo wine producing area of the Langhe. Passing through the villages of Barolo, Monforte and Dogliani you’ll then descend into the valleys of the Alta Langhe where vines are replaced by the famous ‘gentile tonda’ hazelnuts. Here the climb get serious averaging 8% but the breathtaking scenery doesn’t stop as we head on to the Barbaresco wine area passing villages such as Neive voted one of the most beautiful village in Italy. From here we cross the river and climb again to the stately villages on the Roero side dominated by magnificent castles and views over the valley descending into Bra after an amazing 160km tour of one of the most beautiful areas in Italy!
And yes whilst there is a lot of talk about the riding, don’t worry you’ll also get a great taste of the other great attractions in this area, namely the food and wine!!! No hotel meals or paninis on our tours, no way. You’ll eat out at some of the great local osterias, head to some great wineries and on Saturday afternoon we’ll finish our ride with a picnic in the vines. So whilst you will be riding hard, don’t worry we’ll refuel you in a way that you’ve never experienced on any other “bike tour!” Remember our motto: serious cycling for serious foodies!
Packages include:
accommodation for 3 nights, local guides, vehicle and technical support, lunch and dinner each day in a range of great osterias and restaurants, winery visits, gran fondo entry, experience it kit and so much more!
Prices for twin share start at 900 euros. For more information contact us
17th-20th May – Giro Fever long weekend
Get out your pink gear as the best looking boys in pink will be passing our way next year in the Giro d’Italia! This great race in 2012 starts out in Denmark on the 5th May before heading to the “Bel Paese” to get serious! We’ve got two great legs passing within a stones throw of our place so we’re putting together a Giro Fever long weekend from Thursday 17th May through till Sunday 20th May. Arriving Thursday evening we’ll get you checked in and prepared to head out for some riding the following day. On Friday we’ll head out early for some great riding through the Alta Langhe finishing by riding into the Cervere to see the boys come in for the final stages of the 13th leg. On Saturday morning we’ll do the same get up get some great riding in before heading to the start of the 14th leg in the historical town of Cherasco. Depending on flight time on the Sunday we’ll head out again to punish those legs a bit more before you head back home. And whilst you will be doing some amazing riding, getting involved with this huge event you’ll also be getting a taste of all the great food and wine in this famous foodie area. So come on, get involved in what will be a long and very pink weekend!!!!!!
Packages include:
accommodation for 3 nights, local guides, vehicle and technical support, lunch and dinner each day in a range of great osterias and restaurants, winery visits, experience it kit and so much more!
Prices for twin share start at 900 euros. For more information contact us
24th-27th August 2012- Alta Langhe GF long weekend
This long weekend event takes in another great local Gran Fondo in the Langhe region. This course is designed to take in all six champions climbs and it truly is a mental and physical challenge. With 6 tough climbs to face it really is one that tests the legs and the heart strings! We’ve designed a great weekend around the event on the Sunday
Packages include:
accommodation for 3 nights, local guides, vehicle and technical support, lunch and dinner each day in a range of great osterias and restaurants, winery visits, gran fondo entry, experience it kit and so much more!
Prices for twin share start at 900 euros. For more information contact us
13th-17th September- “le salite” the climbs long weekend
If 10-20% gradients excite you then this is your long weekend! Nestled in the rolling hills of the the Langhe surrounded by the Italian and French alps we have no shortage of great climbing challenges around us and we’re keen to share them with you in one crazy long weekend! On Friday we’ll tackle some of the famous champions climbs in the area with gradients reaching up to 19% then on the Saturday and Sunday we’ll head to the nearby Alps to tackle some of the great climbs of the area including Colle dell’Agnello and the Colle della Fauniera ( Colle of the Dead!).
Packages include:
accommodation for 3 nights, local guides, vehicle and technical support, lunch and dinner each day in a range of great osterias and restaurants, winery visits, experience it kit and so much more!
Prices for twin share start at 900 euros. For more information contact us
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