May 29 – June 6, 2012: Confirmed Departure
Italy: Rome to Florence – Training
NEWS, 4/20: Registration Deadline Extended to 4/30!
NEWS, 3/18: Confirmed Departure, 8 registered
NEWS, 3/18: Master Chef and Owner of Zambri’s Italian Restaurant in Victoria BC, Peter Zambri, will be joining us as part of his upcoming trip to Italy. Peter is an excellent addition to the tour as he will helping us to understand more about the food, ingredients, and cooking methods used to prepare our daily meals.
We have taken our Italy Expedition through Tuscany and turned it into an amazing 9-day training tour featuring 3-Time XTERRA World Champion, Melanie McQuaid (www.racergirl.com). There are options for swimming and running built into the itinerary.*
The 2012 tour will begin 2 days after XTERRA ITALY which is on May 27: http://www.xterraitaly.it Everyone will meet on the evening of the 28th in Rome at the tour hotel. We will start riding on May 29th.
Our ride starts next to the Colosseum in the heart of Rome and concludes in the Piazza della Signoria in Florence. A highlight of the tour includes the Village of Volterra, a gem situated in the heart of Tuscany, a short distance from San Gimignano and considered a living sanctuary of Etruscan, Roman, Medieval and Renaissance architecture and art.
This ride will incorporate ancient trails including Via Francigena – the pilgrimage route from Canterbury to Rome, forest roads, mountain biking trails, low-traffic secondary and unpaved gravel roads including the Strada Bianca or White Road, which criss-crosses Tuscany and passes through the most breathtaking scenery in the region.
The accommodations are a mixture of local farm-stays and small hotels. Tuscany is home to the Slow Food Movement** and all of the food and wine provided is produced and prepared locally.
The most challenging aspect of this ride is the cumulative climbing with an average 1,500 meters of climbing per day.
*swimming and running are options: non-XTERRA athletes welcome!
**companions are also welcome – please contact us for our companion itinerary!
Price: $3350 CAD per person
The price includes:
9 days of training (85% off-road) with swim or run options after the rides, Training and Technique tips from 3-Time XTERRA World Champion Melanie McQuaid, All food during the 9 days of training, 10 nights accommodation (starting May 28) in twin rooms in hotels and farm houses, Vehicles for luggage transportation, Logistic team with bike guides and driver.
If you are interested in joining us in Italy, please email info@fawcettexpeditions.com.
We will provide you with a detailed itinerary and information package as well as bank transfer information. A deposit of $500CAD will hold your spot. Full payment is due 45 days prior to the start of the tour.
Click this link for Full Tour Itinerary & Program: Italy Itinerary 2012
