GIRO D ITALIA 2014 A GIRO D ITALIA TRIBUTE TO MARCO PANTANI

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1 GIRO D ITALIA 2014 A GIRO D ITALIA TRIBUTE TO MARCO PANTANI The 97th Edition of the Giro d Italia will start in Belfast (Northern Ireland) on May 9 and finish in the historic seaside city of Trieste on June 1. The 2014 edition marks the centenary birth of Italian champion Gino Bartali and the tenth anniversary of Il Pirata Marco Pantani s ride into eternity. Is worth noting the return of the iconic Stelvio Pass for a second year in a row. However, the 2014 Giro s Queen stage will be on May 31 with a climb to the terrifying Monte Zoncolan, a day after a crucial hill time trial from Bassano to the summit of Monte Grappa. The confirmation of Ivan Basso along with double Il Lombardia champion Purito Rodriguez and TdF winner Cadel Evans have created great anticipation.

2 SPECIAL TOUR OFFER CYCLE THE BEST OF THE GIRO Our special Giro programme from May 23 to June 2, 2014 Our Giro programme starts in Milan. With no time to waste on the second day we immediately join the Giro route. On Saturday we will climb the Oropa and the following day the Monte Campione. Monday is a big day as we climb the Gavia Pass and then we reach the hearth of the Italian Alps and climb the Stelvio from its famous 48 hairpin bends side. On May 27 we ll wait at the cima of the Stelvio for the peloton. On May 28 we start riding from Lavis to the arrival of stage 18 and we will climb the Passo Redebus on our way to our Hotel in Caldonazzo Lake. On May 29 we ll be at the arrival of the dolomitic stage on the Panarotta, the riders will be climbing first the San Pellegrino and then the Passo Redebus. On the 30 th after watching the time-trial climb Bassano Monte Grappa we will ride from Caldonazzo to the top of Mount Grappa. On May 31 we ll await the arrival of the Giro stage on the Zoncolan with thousands of cycling fans in one of the most beautiful cycling monuments of the world. On June1, we ll ride the last 60 km on the final part of the last stage of the 97 th edition of the Giro d Italia. Tour developed and designed by Eros Poli in collaboration with Garda Bike Hotel

3 SPECIAL TOUR OFFER CYCLE THE BEST OF THE GIRO A PART OF OUR TEAM LUCA NICOLA EROS POLI MR. VENTOUX ALBERTO ANDREA

4 TESTIMONIAL CYCLE THE BEST OF THE GIRO After much research, I decided to attend the 2013 Giro as a guest of Eros and Nicola. What a wonderful decision that was!!!.. For those keen cyclists, you will remember that the 2013 Giro was met with challenging weather conditions including snow. It did not matter... Eros showed us all such a fantastic time and gave me memories that will last forever. From climbing Stelvio in the snow, to cheering on Cadel on the TT course in Mori, everything was first class. Beautiful accomodation, sensational meals, incredible daily rides, all the while being attended to by one of Italys finest road cyclist and his wonderful staff. How good was the trip?? It was so good that I will be back in 2014 with 14 of my Australian friends. Cant recommend Eros, Nicola and his team highly enough! David Abzatz (Australia) Guest of Giro Tour package 2013

5 TESTIMONIAL CYCLE THE BEST OF THE GIRO Leisa and I attended the 2013 Giro with Eros and Nicola, after meeting Eros who was our bike guide whilst we were staying a the fab Garda Bike Hotel (Enjoy Garda Lake Garda. Despite some challenging weather conditions, we were treated to some of the most amazing cycling experiences possible. The food and wine was fab, the accommodation very comfy, including the van, and we made some great friendships along the way. We are doing another trip in June with David who we met on the tour and some of his cycling mates from Melbourne. If you are a single, fear not, you will make loads of friends and have lots of laughs. You can waste a lot of time thinking about going, but do yourself a favour, spend your hard earned money and have the time of your life-we did Boyd & Leisa (Australia) Guest of Giro Tour package 2013

6 FRIDAY 23 MAY DAY - ARRIVAL We will meet you an noon at the Sheraton Hotel in Malpensa Airport, Milan Transfer to the beautiful residence of the 17th century, the Hotel Castello dal Pozzo ****, in Oleggio Castello (Novara) Bike delivery and short tour to test bikes provided by us. Dinner & accommodation in our Hotel For those who were staying at the Enjoy Garda Hotel in the previous days the transfer to Malpensa will be after breakfast.

7 09.30 start of your first ride and we ll be watching our first stage of the Giro 2014 > RIDE OF THE DAY 60 km with final climb in Oropa (Biella) We will watch the end of the stage, where Marco Pantani gave us one of his greatest wins on the15th stage of the Giro in 1999 After the ride, transfer in our minivan to the Hotel Castello dal Pozzo****, in Oleggio Castello (Novara) Dinner & accommodation in our Hotel SATURDAY 24 MAY 2014 GIRO STAGE 14: AGLIè - OROPA PROGRAMME STAGE 14: AGLIè - OROPA TOUR DETAILS

8 SATURDAY 24 MAY 2014 GIRO STAGE 14: AGLIè - OROPA ALTIMETRY STAGE 14: AGLIè - OROPA

9 SATURDAY 24 MAY 2014 GIRO STAGE 14: AGLIè - OROPA MAP STAGE 14: AGLIè - OROPA

10 SUNDAY 25 MAY 2014 GIRO STAGE 15: valdengo plan di montecampione PROGRAMME STAGE 15: VALDENGO PLAN DI MONTECAMPIONE 09:00 - transfer from the Hotel with our van to Trescore Balneario (Bergamo) > RIDE OF THE DAY 75km ride from Trescore Balneario; you will be riding 50k on the final part of the 15th stage of the Giro and a mountain finish at Montecampione (Brescia) After some refreshments, we will watch the stage finale in Montecampione After the stage, we will ride downhill for 5 km to Boario Terme (Brescia) Well deserved dinner & superb accommodation in our Hotel TOUR DETAILS

11 Sunday 25 MAY 2014 GIRO STAGE 15: valdengo plan di montecampione MAP STAGE 15: valdengo plan di montecampione

12 Sunday 25 MAY 2014 GIRO STAGE 15: valdengo plan di montecampione ALTIMETRY STAGE 15: valdengo plan di montecampione

13 PROGRAMME: GIRO REST DAY MONDAY 26 MAY 2014 GIRO REST DAY > RIDE OF THE DAY The Peloton might be taken a rest day but we will ride100 km from the Hotel to reach Bormio (Sondrio). We will be riding part of the 16th stage of the Giro, climbing the magnificent Passo Gavia. Ride to the beautiful Hotel Bagni Nuovi in Bormio (Sondrio) Dinner & accommodation in our Hotel TOUR DETAILS

14 MONDAY 26 MAY 2014 GIRO REST DAY MAP: GIRO REST DAY

15 MONDAY 26 MAY 2014 GIRO REST DAY ALTIMETRY: GIRO REST DAY

16 TUESDAY 27 MAY 2014 GIRO STAGE 16: PONTE DI LEGNO VAL MARTELLO PROGRAMME STAGE 16: PONTE DI LEGNO VAL MARTELLO > RIDE OF THE DAY We will climb the Stelvio pass from Bormio We will wait for the Peloton at the top of the Stelvio as they get on with the 16 stage of the Giro. After waiting for the last rider, we roll down back to our Hotel Bagni Nuovi **** in Bormio (Sondrio) Dinner & accommodation in our Hotel

17 TUESDAY 27 MAY 2014 GIRO STAGE 16: PONTE DI LEGNO VAL MARTELLO ALTIMETRY STAGE 16: PONTE DI LEGNO VAL MARTELLO

18 WEDNESDAY 28 MAY 2014 GIRO STAGE 17: SARNONICO VITT. VENETO PROGRAMME STAGE 17: SARNONICO VITTORIO VENETO transfer by van to Lavis (Trento) > RIDE OF THE DAY 60 km ride Lavis - Passo del Redebus Caldonazzo After the ride, transfer with bike to the Hotel in Caldonazzo Lake. Dinner & accommodation in our Hotel near the Caldonazzo Lake (Trento) TOUR DETAILS

19 WEDNESDAY 28 MAY 2014 GIRO STAGE 17: SARNONICO VITT. VENETO MAP STAGE 17: SARNONICO VITTORIO VENETO

20 WEDNESDAY 28 MAY 2014 GIRO STAGE 17: SARNONICO VITT. VENETO ALTIMETRY STAGE 17: SARNONICO VITTORIO VENETO

21 THURSDAY 29 MAY 2014 GIRO STAGE 18: BELLUNO RIF. PANAROTTA PROGRAMME STAGE 18: BELLUNO RIF. PANAROTTA > RIDE OF THE DAY We climb the Panarota on our way to the Passo del Vetriolo (Trento) Once we reach the top of Vetriolo Pass we ll wait for the arrival of the 18th stage of the Giro After we watch the last rider, transfer with minivan to our Hotel Dinner & accommodation in our Hotel near the Caldonazzo Lake (Trento) TOUR DETAILS

22 THURSDAY 29 MAY 2014 GIRO STAGE 18: BELLUNO RIF. PANAROTTA MAP STAGE 18: BELLUNO RIF. PANAROTTA

23 THURSDAY 29 MAY 2014 GIRO STAGE 18: BELLUNO RIF. PANAROTTA ALTIMETRY STAGE 18: BELLUNO RIF. PANAROTTA

24 FRIDAY 30 MAY 2014 STAGE 19: BASSANO DEL GRAPPA CIMA GRAPPA PROGRAMME STAGE 19: BASSANO DEL GRAPPA CIMA GRAPPA > RIDE OF THE DAY 90 km ride from Caldonazzo up to the cima of Monte Grappa. At Monte Grappa we ll see the riders arriving one by one as they drag their bodies and bikes in today s time trialclimb. After the stage transfer to Forni di Sopra (Udine) for tomorrow s Queen stage at the Zoncolan. Dinner & accommodation in our Hotel TOUR DETAILS

25 FRIDAY 30 MAY 2014 STAGE 19: BASSANO DEL GRAPPA CIMA GRAPPA MAP STAGE 19: BASSANO DEL GRAPPA CIMA GRAPPA

26 FRIDAY 30 MAY 2014 STAGE 19: BASSANO DEL GRAPPA CIMA GRAPPA ALTIMETRY STAGE 19: BASSANO DEL GRAPPA CIMA GRAPPA

27 SATURDAY 31 MAGGIO 2014 GIRO STAGE 20: MANIAGO MONTE ZONCOLAN PROGRAMME STAGE 20: MANIAGO MONTE ZONCOLAN > RIDE OF THE DAY 55 km ride up to the peak of the terrible Monte Zoncolan. Today s Queen stage will be epic and we will wait for the riders at the cima of Monte Zoncolan. After the stage transfer to Forni di Sopra (Udine) Dinner & accommodation in our Hotel TOUR DETAILS

28 SATURDAY 31 MAGGIO 2014 STAGE 20: MANIAGO MONTE ZONCOLAN MAP STAGE 20: MANIAGO MONTE ZONCOLAN

29 SATURDAY 31 MAGGIO 2014 STAGE 20: MANIAGO MONTE ZONCOLAN ALTIMETRY STAGE 20: MANIAGO MONTE ZONCOLAN

30 SUNDAY 01 JUNE 2014 STAGE 21: GEMONA DEL FRIULI TRIESTE PROGRAMME STAGE 21: GEMONA DEL FRIULI TRIESTE Last Stage: we travel by van to Cormons (Gorizia) > RIDE OF THE DAY after a good coffee we ll reach Trieste riding on the last 60 km of the race route of the Giro. In Trieste the big question is: would it be a sprint finish or perhaps a heroic solo victory? We will watch the winners ceremony and closing of the Giro 2014 Dinner & accommodation in our Hotel in Trieste TOUR DETAILS

31 SUNDAY 01 JUNE 2014 STAGE 21: GEMONA DEL FRIULI TRIESTE MAP STAGE 21: GEMONA DEL FRIULI TRIESTE

32 MONDAY 02 JUNE 2014 END OF THE TOUR PROGRAMME: END OF THE TOUR END OF THE TOUR After Breakfast transfer to Milano Malpensa airport or Verona airport (on the way back after Malpensa)

33 PRICES PRICE FOR THE SPECIAL PACKAGE OUR PACKAGE INCLUDES OUR PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE 10 Overnight - 11 Days stay in double rooms in stars Hotel Daily Generous high energy breakfast buffet Daily 3 course Dinner Water and wine during dinner Daily laundry service for cycling clothes Mineral Water and drinks for the tours Water, beer, coca cola, snacks, Bananas & sandwiches for the tours Professional guides who will look after you personally Van driver Minibus equipped for tours, with wheels, emergency tools, etc Free Wi-fi Internet access Transfer from and To Malpensa Milan Airport or Verona Airport A Wine Tasting at a prestigious local winery Entry Pass in VIP zone at the departure or arrival of GIRO stage A nice Custom Cycling Jersey Personal Insurance Any extras not mentioned above. Wines chosen off the programmed menu. TOTAL PRICES FOR THE PACKAGE PRICE PER PERSON, IN DOUBLE-TWIN ROOM!! ADVANCE BOOKING TILL !! 4.299,00 for 10 nights 11 days + free bike rental 3.299,00 for 7 nights 8 days + free bike rental PRICE PER PERSON, IN DOUBLE TWIN ROOM BOOKING FROM ,00 for 10 nights 11 days + free bike rental 3.499,00 for 7 nights 8 days + free bike rental SINGLE ROOM SETTLEMENT 70,00 per night. PRICE FOR USUAL GUEST OF GARDA BIKE HOTEL AND EROS POLI ON REQUEST.