The 2009 Giro d’Italia has been announced and it will be a showcase of Italy and it’s beautiful landscape from the top almost to the bottom. It will be the 92nd running of the Giro and will also mark the 100th year since the first Giro d’Italia started on May 13, 1909 in Milan with eight stages totalling 2,448 kilometres (1,521 miles). This race was won by Luigi Ganna. The organisers will no doubt make it a race to remember, as will the riders who will want to win a place in history as Armstrong did at the unforgettable centenary Tour de France in 2003. The 3395 km long 2009 Giro d’Italia will see the cream of world cycling lining up to compete, including Lance Armstrong, Alberto Contador and Carlos Sastre. Who will be the eventual winner is anyone’s guess and it could all come down to the final individual time trial through the historic monuments of Rome on the final day. If you’ve ever wanted to visit the most beautiful parts of Italy, see the top pro riders in action and cycle through some of the most scenic countryside in Europe then you can’t miss the 2009 Giro d’Italia!The highlights are almost too numerous to mention from it’s start with a Teams Time Trial on Lido di Venezia through to it’s “Triumphant” Finish with a Time Trial around Rome which starts at the ancient Roman Forum and passes everything a tourist would want to see in Italy’s capital!
If you would like to know more read our Analysis of the Giro Route here.
Bikestyle Tours is organising more trips than ever to the 2009 Giro d’Italia. The route is so interesting we couldn’t decide what to see so we decided to do it all!
EVERY trip includes some mountain stages – so you will get a variety of racing and riding no matter which tour you choose.
Venice - Rome, See It All
TRIP DETAILS:
Duration: 26 days, 25 nights
Dates: Thursday, 7th May - Monday, 01 June 2009
Start: Milan, Malpensa Finish: Rome
Accommodation: Selected quality 4 Star Hotels (one night 3 Star)
Group Size: Maximum 40 people (5 Staff)
Cost: AUD$10,500
Deposit: AUD $1000* - Reserve your place now.
*We charge for our trips in Australian dollars (AUD$).
Venice - Milan via Dolomites
TRIP DETAILS:
Duration: 12 days, 11 nights
Dates: Thursday, 7th May - Monday, 18th May
Start: Milan, Malpensa Finish: Milan, Malpensa
Accommodation: Selected quality 4 Star Hotels
Group Size: Maximum 40 people (5 Staff)
Cost: AUD$5,200 - Reserve your place now.
Deposit: USD* $640* - Reserve your place now.
*We charge for our trips in Australian dollars (AUD$).
Venice - Sestriere via Dolomites
TRIP DETAILS:
Duration: 15 days, 14 nights
Dates: Thursday, 7th May - Thursday, May 21st
Start: Milan, Malpensa Finish: Milan, Malpensa
Accommodation: Selected quality 4 Star Hotels
Group Size: Maximum 40 people (5 Staff)
Cost: AUD$5,990 - Reserve your place now.
Deposit: USD* $640* - Reserve your place now.
*We charge for our trips in Australian dollars (AUD$).
Milan - Cinque Terre via Sestriere
TRIP DETAILS:
Duration: 7 days, 6 nights
Dates: Sunday, 17th May - Saturday, 23rd May.
Start: Milan, Malpensa Finish: Milan, Malpensa
Accommodation: Selected quality 4 Star Hotels
Group Size: Maximum 40 people (5 Staff)
Cost: AUD$3,690
Deposit: AUD $1000* - Reserve your place now.
*We charge for our trips in Australian dollars (AUD$).
Milan - Rome, Final 2 Weeks
TRIP DETAILS:
Duration: 16 days, 15 nights
Dates: Sunday, 17th May - Monday, 1st June.
Start: Milan Finish: Rome
Accommodation: Selected quality 4 Star Hotels
Group Size: Maximum 40 people (5 Staff)
Cost: AUD$6,450 - Reserve your place now.
Deposit: USD* $640* - Reserve your place now.
*We charge for our trips in Australian dollars (AUD$).
Mountains - Rome via Vesuvio, Final 10 Days
TRIP DETAILS:
Duration: 12 days, 11 nights
Dates: Thursday, 21st May - Monday, 1st June.
Start: Rome Finish: Rome
Accommodation: Selected quality 4 Star Hotels
Group Size: Maximum 40 people (5 Staff)
Cost: AUD$5,450 - Reserve your place now.
Deposit: USD* $640* - Reserve your place now.
*We charge for our trips in Australian dollars (AUD$).
Read about our 2008 Giro trip, and see photos from our clients on the ‘08 Giro.
Register your interest for the Giro in 2009 NOW!
The 2009 Giro d’Italia
Who is this trip for?
Whilst our trip is primarily based on the Giro d’Italia it will cater for non-cycling partners too, with bus trips to strategic locations along the course and visits to tourist spots while the cyclists do what cyclists do! An interest in the race is however essential.
Our trips are designed to give excellent quality, value for money holidays with the emphasis on cycling while not forgetting to enjoy what our destinations have to offer.
You will be able to ride along quiet scenic roads, through beautiful villages, up famous climbs where the view is spectacular, down challenging descents and then watch and see how the pros do it and enjoy the produce of the region afterwards.
We like to ensure our travellers get a complete experience of the areas they visit from cycling to tourism and culture… not to forget the shopping and eating!
We have found that our trips attract cyclists of differing ability as well as people who do not ride but just want to catch up with the Giro. To cater for this quite diverse group of people we offer options on most days.
How do we do it?
Our formula has evolved over the years and we now believe that we have got it right. Our aim is to provide you with a hassle-free trip to the Giro and provide the best opportunity to watch the event that you have paid good money to see. In general our trips have the following advantages:
- We have twelve years experience in taking people to the Grand Tours. Experience is essential in ensuring your trip is well organised and that you get the most out of your trip.
- We have an experienced and helpful staff. All our staff have a passion about cycling but they are also chosen because of their ability to help not just because they can ride their bikes well.
- We have a minimum of 1 staff member per 10 clients. One of the highest ratios we know of.
- On each trip one of the staff members is an ex professional rider who has had experience as a rider in the major races in Europe including the Grand Tours.
- Each day we offer at least two rides. They are designed to suit riders of differing abilities. All rides are supported with guides on the road. Where possible we also have a support vehicle available should the unforeseen happen.
- We use luxury coaches with purpose built trailers. Our luxury coaches are air conditioned and are fitted with the latest video equipment. Bikes travel in purpose built trailers which have been designed not only for safe transportation of the bikes but for ease of access should a single bike be needed at any time.
Register your interest for the Giro in 2009 NOW!
See Photos from our 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 Trips.
