Dust, Sweat and Chianti wine from 01.10 to 05.10.2010 retro-race in Tuscany (3rd October) The Eroica race is an event for old bikes dating back to 1910 as well as modern ones. The 1000 participants wear old woolen racing jerseys. A must-see for bike fans! Leisure bikers and professional ride on the white gravel roads named "strade bianche" that run through Chianti valley. You wear the sponsors t-shirts that are a reminder of past times, the legendary champions Coppi and Bartali and the economic boom in the 60’s.
Bicycle fans from all over the world (America, Australia, New Zealand, England, France, Canada etc.) take part at the event to enjoy the colours and the dramatic scenery Tuscany offers in October. If you have an old bike, a vintage car or moped or if you like friendly people and red wine just come! You may also choose the 38 km long tourist bike route!
Only bicycles manufactured before 1987 can win the race while MTB, city bikes and recreational and folding bicycles are not allowed. You can choose among 4 routes: km (110 of which on gravel) 135 km (70 of which on gravel), 75 km (35 of which on gravel) and 38 km (10 of which on gravel).
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4 nights halfboard with full breakfast at a good 3* hotel in southern Tuscany Registration to race „L’Eroica“. 1 full day tour escorter in the area of Chianti 1 wine tasting in the area of Chianti 1 full day tour escorter Montepulcino Pienza Montalcino 1 wine tasting and snack in the area of Montalcino 1 aluminium water bottle 1 great dinner together
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Package Price Per person in double room Single room supplement
€ 198,00 € 56,00
Deadline for registration 03/09/2010 On request we also can book old-timer cars!!
Monica & Samuela Tel +39-050-796272 - Fax 050-797477 toscana@gadis.it