The Eroica Experience
An Immersion into Tuscany's Strade Bianche and the World's Most Amazing Cycling Event
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Riding “L’Eroica” – the world’s most famous vintage cycling festival – was best described by one of our Alumni as “The Best Bike Party on Earth!” It is iconically
Tour Essence
- Participate in L’Eroica, the world’s greatest cycling event
- Experience the Eroica Gaiole Festival with delicious local specialties, music, parades, beer gardens, cycling celebrities, vintage cycling stands, and so much more!
- Ride with our Italian tour guides who are Eroica experts.
- Eroica registration and all event logistics
- Vintage Bicycle required to ride the event
- A special Eroica Gift box
- Vintage Eroica Jersey
- Learn about the history of cycling and its heroes from our expert guides
- Stay in a luxury hotel close to the start of the event
- Learn more about Tuscan cuisine and wines in exclusive visits to the home of local producers
- Unforgettable rides in the Chianti area
- View our Top Photos from Tuscany and L’Eroica
What to Expect
Terrain
Rolling and hilly with breathtaking views, gravel sectionsStart Location
Radda in ChiantiEnd Location
Radda in ChiantiMileage
Average Daily: 21/31 miles Total: 85/178 milesElevation
Average Daily: 2,341/3,587 ft Total: 9,367/14,349 ft
Once you have a trip confirmed, we will feed you a steady diet of additional pre-departure information that includes: How to train, prepare, pack and all the wonderful, inspirational and practical things you want and need to know before you go! Our Travel Advisors will be available to help plan your pre- and post-tour travel.
- Van support
- Expert, bilingual guides
- 1 Tuscan cooking class
- Guaranteed entrance to L’Eroica
- A special Eroica Gift box
- Vintage Eroica Jersey
- Shuttle at the beginning and end of the tour
What’s Included
- Vintage bicycle (required to ride the event) with rim brakes, 700 x 23 tires, 6 speed (52/42 front – 14/25 rear)
- Garmin Edge Explore GPS loaded with the GPX tracks of your rides
- Two water bottles
- Saddle bag with repair kit
- Optional: Map holder on handlebar
Pedal Options
- Flat pedals
- Half-toe pedals (without straps)
What’s Not Included
- Helmet
- Optional: clipless pedals with shoes
- Optional: your own saddle
- All accommodations
- All breakfasts
- 2 lunches
- 3 dinners
- Cooking class by a local chef
- Multiple Eroica and Vintage bikes lectures and tutorials
2025
Start Location
Radda in ChiantiFly Into
Florence, ItalyEnd Location
Radda in ChiantiFly Out Of
Florence, ItalyRadda Warm-Up
Meals Provided
Lunch, DinnerAverage Mileage
14 / 20 milesElevation Gain
1,144 / 1,888 ftRiding Terrain
Rolling with a few hillsMeals Provided
Lunch, DinnerAccommodations
Palazzo Leopoldo
A noble palace overlooking the vineyards of Chianti, in the heart of Radda that relives the charm and fascination of Tuscany of yore: today Palazzo Leopoldo is an elegant 4-star hotel, where antique furnishings coexist with contemporary amenities. The hotel has a captivating spa and wellness corner, a typical Tuscan restaurant, and a private wine bar.
Radda in Chianti Gravel Loop
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
23 / 30 milesElevation Gain
2,000 / 2,300 ftRiding Terrain
Rolling on gravelMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Palazzo Leopoldo
A noble palace overlooking the vineyards of Chianti, in the heart of Radda that relives the charm and fascination of Tuscany of yore: today Palazzo Leopoldo is an elegant 4-star hotel, where antique furnishings coexist with contemporary amenities. The hotel has a captivating spa and wellness corner, a typical Tuscan restaurant, and a private wine bar.
L'Eroica!
Meals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAverage Mileage
28 / 47/ 84 milesElevation Gain
2,500 / 4,900 / 7,500 ftRiding Terrain
Superb !Meals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodations
Palazzo Leopoldo
A noble palace overlooking the vineyards of Chianti, in the heart of Radda that relives the charm and fascination of Tuscany of yore: today Palazzo Leopoldo is an elegant 4-star hotel, where antique furnishings coexist with contemporary amenities. The hotel has a captivating spa and wellness corner, a typical Tuscan restaurant, and a private wine bar.
