2016 Gran Fondo Camp in Tuscany, Italy
April 17-25, 2016
This 8-day Tuscan cycling camp includes participation in one of Italy’s famous Gran Fondo bicycle events, Gran Fondo Isola d’Elba in Portoferraio.
Night view of Pitigliano
We will train in beautiful Tuscany based out of Max Lelli’s estate, Il Raduno, through secluded countryside and small historic villages such as Pitigliano and Sorano.
Experience an Italian Cycling phenomenon, the Gran Fondo, unlike anything in the United States
The end of our week in Tuscany will see us travel to Portoferraio on the Island of Elba to participate in a classic Gran Fondo. Italy’s Gran Fondo bicycle events are known throughout the world as an exceptional experience, one that you will get to be a part of with this camp.
About Max Lelli
Max Lelli is an ex-professional Italian born in Manciano (near Grosseto, in Tuscany). He participated in 14 Tours de France, cycling alongside such legends as Argentin, Cipollini, Fondriest, Bartoli, and Casagrande. He won a team time trial at the Tour de France with the team Ceramiche Arriostea. At the Giro d’Italia his best finish was 3rd overall in 1991 (and 4th in 1993), winning the Monviso and Selva d Valgardena stages as well as the white jersey as best young rider of the Giro. He participated in three world championships, won on two occasions the Giro di Toscana, and became the Italian time trial champion. In 1996 he became the first Italian to win the Tour of Portugal. In 1997 Max won the most important race in the USA: the Core States championship in Philadelphia.
Randy with Sorano as a backdrop, just one of the historic towns that we ride through on this trip.
About Randy Warren and Warren Cycling:
Randy, a USA Cycling level 1 coach, has been coaching cyclists and cycling teams since 1987. A former Masters National Champion, Randy has also raced in the Masters World Championships in Russia including winning one race and placing 4th overall. Randy has been leading cycling camps since 2003 helping cyclists to experience great riding, training and racing all over America and in Tuscany and Sardinia, Italy.
For more information see www.warrencycling.com
- Cost
- $3,500 – shared room
- This price includes:
- Eight days of riding in beautiful Tuscany, Italy
- All rides led by Max Lelli and Randy Warren, USA Cycling Level 1 Coach
- Max Lelli team kit
- Airport transfers
- Race transfers (including ferry to Elba Island)
- All lodging
- All meals
- Race entry in Gran Fondo Isola d’Elba in Portoferraio
- Opportunity to ride, train and race with Max Lelli, 14-time Tour de France racer
- Visit a Medieval Village
- Soaking in the natural hot-springs and waterfalls at Terme di Saturnia
- Max Lelli rental bike included in the cost of this camp (just bring your pedals)
- Travel
- You will purchase your airline tickets on your own
- Plan to arrive in Rome no later than Noon (local time) of Sunday, April 17
- Plan to leave Rome no earlier than Noon (local time) of Monday, April 25
- All airport and race transfers are included in your camp fees
- You will purchase your airline tickets on your own
Your trip hosts, Max Lelli and Randy Warren
- Riding
- Max Lelli road bikes are included with this camp (just bring your pedals), you will enjoy the tremendous riding opportunities in Tuscany
- All rides led by Max Lelli and Randy Warren, USA Cycling Level 1 Coach
- Meals
- All meals are provided during this trip ranging from home cooked, authentic Italian food while we are at Il Raduno to local restaurants and race meals.
- Registration
- Email randy@warrencycling.com for a registration form
- A $1500 deposit is due by December 15, 2015
- Remaining balance will be due by March 15, 2016
- We accept PayPal or checks. Please make checks payable to Warren Cycling and mail to:
For more information or any questions, please contact Randy Warren at randy@warrencycling.com
