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2013 promises to be the biggest & best GIRO d'Italia ever and we will be there! In our program it is planned to climb Moncenis, Croix de Fèr, Gavia,Mortirolo and we will end our Giro tour in Brescia, where the Giro 2013 winner will be crowned. Our tour offers fantastic value including rental of a new PINARELLO DOGMA or PARIS

We are pleased to announce that once again Eros Poli will join us port part of our tour. In the words of one of our guests from last year's trip. " Of course you cannot overstate Eros . He was Mario Chippolini's lead out man, rode 9 Tours,7 Giro's and 2 Vuelta's and it is just about worth going on the trip for him alone--he is fairdinkum a LEGEND in Italy and a laugh a minute".

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17 May Milan

Our first night will be at the Sheraton Hotel Milan airport. Bike set up.

18 May 2013 Moncenis & Telegraphe

Transfer to Susa and climb Moncenis and Telegraphe.
Ovenight in Valloire, at the foot of Mount Galibier (France).

19 May 2013 Cesena –Col du Galbier

Climb Mount Galibier.
Giro stage: Cesena-Col du Galibier. We will attend the ride passage from Valloire.

20 May 2013 Croix de Fer

Climb Croix de Fer and transfer to Enjoy Garda Hotel. Ridealong the Lake Garda shores.

21 May 2013 Borghetto and Custoza

Long flat ride, visit Borghetto and enjoy wine tasting in a Custoza Piona winery.

22 May 2013 Valpolicella

90 km ride trough Valpolicella hills.
Overnight Enjoy Garda Hotel

23 May 2013 Polsa - San Valentino

GIRO individual time trial chrono-climb : La Polsa - San Valentino from Mori. We will be guests in a special area along the course. After the race transfer to Glorenza. We will ride 62km from Ehnoy Garda Hotel to San Valentino.
Hotel near the Stelviomountains.

24 May 2013 Stelvio

Climb the GIRO stage passage on the Stelvio.
Overnight: Hotel Bagni di Bormio

25 May 2013 Mortirolo - Gavia

Mortirolo - Gavia.
Overnight: Hotel BAgni di Bormio

26 May 2013 Brescia

Witness the final GIRO stage from the VIP area,

“Arrivederci” dinner and overnight stay in a hotel in Brescia.

27 May 2013

After breakfast time to say "Arriverderci"!

Cost:

$5,650 pp based on twin share (land only)- subject to currency fluctiation
Single supplement $930
Cost includes rental of PINARELLO DOGMA 65.1 with electric Shimano Di.2

STAY AT LAKE GARDA – ENJOY GARDA HOTEL INCLUDES FOLLOWING SERVICES:

3 Overnight stay in double rooms
Generous high energy breakfast buffet
3 course Dinners
Beach Towel for the summer pool
Daily laundry service for cycling clothes
Secure alarmed bike room and workshop
Mineral Water for the tours
Afternoon snack
Bananas and sandwiches for the tours
Daily rides tailored for different experience levels
Professional guides who will look after you personally
Bardolino wine during dinner
Free Wi-fi Internet access

THE EXCURSION TO GIRO D’ITALIA INCLUDES *:

Bike guides and driver
All transfers
Minibus equipped for tours, with wheels, emergency tools, etc
Water, beer, coca cola and snacks
7 overnight stays in double room in 3 – 4 stars Hotels
3 course dinners
Water and wine during dinner
Entry Pass in VIP zone at the departure or arrival of GIRO stages
Free Rental of Pinarello Paris or Dogma.Click here for Pinarello rental form.

Testimonial: Richard Mullaly commenting on Cousins Tours & Travel Giro tour with Eros 2012

The team that Eros Poli has assembled are awesome. All are gun riders and expert mechanics; all are fluent in English and Italian. Their empathy with the tour group is a real plus – nothing is too much trouble, and no rider no matter what their level, is left out. Their dedication to the group’s bikes is shaded only by their focus on the tour group; no squeak, no rattle is left untreated

There is always someone in the van, a rider up the front and (for me) always one bringing up the rear. The guides are experienced and know the routes well, as they live in the area and the tour rides are their local rides.

Through his innumerable cycling connections, Eros is able to open doors and facilitates access to all areas of the Giro start and finish – in Giro history, Eros is a legend. Access to the team buses through to accommodation in really comfortable hotels – everything is possible. His hosting of the group dinners is a highlight

I've done two Giro tours and this was so far superior it wasn’t funny. Highly recommended.

Dates

From 17th May 13 to 27th May 13

This tour is open for booking!

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Italy

Prices

AUD 5,650 pp twin share - land only

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