Giro d’Italia 2017

“Be a part of the history, passion and emotion of this exclusive 100th edition Giro Tour”

Earlybird Special: Be the first 15 to registerDates:'Final'10'days'of'May'2017'Deposit:'$750'AUD'(refundable)'Cost:'TBC'competitively'pricedContact:'0488'918'900'/'steve@polkadotcycling.com.'

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We will be following the culmination of the Giro d’Italia, giving you the opportunity to ride much of the terrain the Pro’s will be racing on and carefully selecting routes to ensure quiet roads and stunning scenery.

Steve and his team will be there to make sure you get the most out of your riding, with domestique services, van support and coaching tips helping you to ride smart on the challenging terrain ahead.

“Our best in the business guide:rider ratio will provide flexible ride options to allow you to ride as much or as little

as you want.”

The Giro d’Italia is the most colourful of the 3 Grand Tours and we will get you up close to the action at crucial points in the race without detracting from your own riding.

As well as roadside viewing we will visit selected start and finish areas to allow you mix with the Pro’s, take photos and purchase memorabilia.

“PolkaDot Cycling Holidays operate tours for 250 riders each summer throughout Europe and in winter provide

warm weather training camps in Tenerife for a further 150 riders. We are delighted to be teaming up with Steve to deliver a series of Grand Tour and Premium holidays in

2017.”

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“Non-riders are welcome on this tour and will be well catered for with an array of sightseeing excursions on offer

and of course the Giro to follow.”

Italian culture is underpinned by simple values that run deep in the passions of a population with a penchant for all things beautiful.

We will immerse you in the Italian culture by using our local knowledge and contacts to seek out the best sights, cafe’s , gelaterias, wineries, restaurants and much more.

World famous Italian cuisine, much like their culture begins with getting the basics right. Great pride is taken in their produce and ancient methods of extracting the sweetest tomatoes, juiciest lemons and most fragrant olive oils; all of which will be readily available throughout the tour.

Our handpicked hotels and restaurants will allow you to sample the most authentic local cuisine accompanied by a selection of fine local wines and proseccos.

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“You will not be disappointed by the coffee either, which is like a second religion for the Italians, much as it is to many

cyclists.”

To ensure maximum comfort during your tour we will take care of all your logistics so that you can focus on getting the most out of your riding, whilst soaking up the local culture and staying in some of the regions finest hotels.

The hotels are hand selected for their comfort, character and cuisine. You can expect quality furnishings, authentic decor, plentiful breakfasts and traditional evening meals to ensure you are well fuelled for the days ahead.

Witness first hand the emotions of the riders at the culmination of three weeks of racing and the award ceremony of the Maglia Rosa (Pink Jersey) to the winner of the general classification.

Immerse yourself in the celebrations of the passionate Italian crowd as they honour their hero, which are sure to carry on late into the night.

Comfort Celebrate

“Our professional soigneur service is specifically designed to ensure you receive the Pro treatment. “

“You can be sure that the race organisers will be putting on a once in a lifetime finale for the 100th edition of this race and so this really is your opportunity to be a part of history!”

HIGHLIGHTS'

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• Ride%specially%selected%routes%featured%in%the%race.%

• Be%a%part%of%the%history%and%celebra=ons%at%the%grand%finale%of%the%Giro%d’Italia.%

• %On4road%personal%coaching%and%advice%from%former%professional%rider%and%director%spor=ve,%Steve%Cunningham%

• The%“Pro”%experience%includes%the%best%in%the%business%guide%to%rider%ra=o.%

• Flexible%ride%op=ons%allow%you%to%ride%as%much%or%liYle%as%you%want.%

• Our%professional%soigneur%service%takes%care%of%everything%from%baggage%transfer%to%dietary%requirements%and%bike%mechanics%to%physical%prepara=on%for%the%day%ahead.%

• Non4riders%are%welcome%and%well%catered%for%with%daily%sightseeing%excursion%op=ons.

INCLUDED'IN'THE'TOUR'

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• Some% evening%meals% will% be% le]% open,%giving%you%the%freedom%to%explore%local%op=ons,% for% which% we% can% make%recommenda=ons%and%bookings%

• Full% on% road% support% using% well%equipped% vans% to% provide% quality% “ride%food%&%drinks”,%mechanical%support,%first%aid,%changing%facili=es%and%WiFi.%

• Flexible% lunch% op=ons% with% restaurants%booked%in%advance%or%bakery%lunches.%

• Photography% package% to% take% home%those%precious%memories.%

• A% welcome% pack% including% Polka% Dot%Cycling% jersey,% printed% maps% and%profiles,%and%local%informa=on.

EXTRAS'AND'UPGRADES'

•%BMC%bike%hire%=%$495%AUD%

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EARLYBIRD'BOOKING'

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