BARTALI’S TUSCANY ROAD TO VALOUR

The special Ital Cycling holiday in the heart of Italy will let discover Gino Bartali’s epic route, from Florence to Assisi, and Tuscany’s most memorable stages on L’eroica and Strade Bianche grandfondos.

The first part of the week will be dedicated to the inspiring story of Gino Bartali, narrated in the famous book Road to Valour, by Aili and Andres Mcconnon: not only one of the strongest cyclists at Tour de France and Giro d’italia, but an underground hero during the Second World War. Reviving his journey, from his house in Florence Ponte Ema to Terontola train station, participants will visit Bartali’s Museum and ride the same route along which

Gino saved the life of many Jewish people during the second world conflict, carrying forged identification documents in the tubes of his bicycle. The journey will then head to the magnificent city of Assisi, UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The second part of the week will take clients across two more UNESCO sites, the marvelous Val D’orcia all the way to Siena. We all have in mind those Tuscany postcard-like dirt roads, running between lines of cypresses, surrounded by vineyards of famous Brunello di Montalcino, Montepulciano and Chianti red wines, and set of the L’eroica, Strade Bianche and Giro d’italia most incredible stages. Add to this the epic winding road, set of Millemiglia historic car race, arriving at San Quirico d’orcia and you will live the true spirit of Italy, while a triumphant entrance in Siena main square, set of the Palio delle Contrade historical horse race, and finish line of Strade Bianche will be the well-deserved “grand finale” of this unforgettable week with Ital Cycling.

Join it on:

• September 24th – 30th

• March 2023

• September 2023