TBT Gravel Tuscany

Published on March 22, 2022

October/May

Gravel Tuscany

(Riders Only)

October/May

Gravel Tuscany

(Riders Only)

GRAVEL TUSCANY
(RIDERS ONLY)

Ride the legendary strade bianche!

Famous for it’s hilltop towns, Chianti wine, cypress trees, great food and Italian style, Tuscany is also home to the strade bianche and some of the best gravel and Beyond Tarmac rides in Europe.

GRAVEL EXPLAINED

Read below for a brief description of our gravel definitions. We have classed the surfaces into five categories, from tarmac to boulders, to give an indication of the amount and level of rough stuff on each trip.

GRADE 1

Bad roads, cobbles and rough paved surfaces. You’d find this rideable on a standard road bike.

GRADE 2

Well-made, hard-packed dirt roads offering a road-like experience but without the traffic. Some rutting and looseness of stones.

GRADE 3

Reasonably smooth gravel. Discernible small rocks over a hard-packed surface.

GRADE 4

Rough gravel with conditions that may include shale, larger gravel and rocks. Tubeless tyres and big clearance are the most practical choice.

GRADE 5

Borderline MTB terrain, at the rougher end of the spectrum for the capabilities of most gravel bikes.

TRIP TECHNICAL DIFFICULTY

Not only for gravel newbies but also experienced riders that don’t enjoy very technical terrain. Possibility of a few tricky segments here and there, among easy sections and paved roads.

RIDE SURFACES

RECOMMENDED TYRES

700 × 34

A minimum 700×34, but feel free to use more rubber for more comfort and grip if your bike has extra tire clearance.

RECOMMENDED GEARING

38T × 11-42

We recommend a minimum gear ratio of 0.90 using a 38T chainring × 42 rear cog (or equivalent). Check your gear ratios at www.bikecalc.com/gear_ratios.

Prices & Dates
OPTION 1: 7 Days / 6 Nights package: Gravel Tuscany
2022 DEPARTURES: 8 October 2022 FROM $4,695 pp*
2023 DEPARTURES: 21 May 2023 FROM $4,275 pp*
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Overview
Ride the legendary strade bianche! Tuscany with it’s legendary strade bianche is the perfect destination for a Thomson gravel trip. Starting just outside Florence, you’ll ride through the best of Tuscany following many of the white gravel routes made famous by the Eroica and the annual Strade Bianche professional race. Discover the magical medieval towns of Volterra and San Gimignano and ride through Montalcino, home of the famous Brunello di Montalcino wine. Ride through the classic Chianti and Vernaccia vineyards and the Crete Senesi with its quintessential Tuscan landscapes of rolling hills and lines of cypress trees leading to hilltop farms. Join us in this gravel paradise for an unforgettable experience and some of the best Beyond Tarmac riding Europe has to offer!

Overview

Ride the legendary strade bianche!

Tuscany with it’s legendary strade bianche is the perfect destination for a Thomson gravel trip.

Starting just outside Florence, you’ll ride through the best of Tuscany following many of the white gravel routes made famous by the Eroica and the annual Strade Bianche professional race. Discover the magical medieval towns of Volterra and San Gimignano and ride through Montalcino, home of the famous Brunello di Montalcino wine. Ride through the classic Chianti and Vernaccia vineyards and the Crete Senesi with its quintessential Tuscan landscapes of rolling hills and lines of cypress trees leading to hilltop farms.

Join us in this gravel paradise for an unforgettable experience and some of the best Beyond Tarmac riding Europe has to offer!

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3 FULLY SUPPORTED DAILY RIDES

Yes, that’s correct! Each day you’ll have the choice of 3 different fully supported rides – from 20km to 150km (12 miles to 95 miles). No matter your fitness level, our extensive ride program has you covered. Perfect for couples who love to ride but have different fitness levels.

	SPORT	PERFORMANCE	EPIC
Total distance	211 km	414 km	641 km
Total elevation	5,729m	11,000m	17,347m
Daily average distance	35 km	69 km	107 km
Daily average elevation	955m	1,833m	2,891m

IN THEIR WORDS

The reviews from our guests are our best accolade.

GRAVEL TUSCANY

Super pro from start to finish. But more importantly, super good people. Half the fun was getting to know the guys I was riding with and the guys from Thomson. The routes, hotels and logistics were on point. I’m already mapping out my next trip!

Davin Johnson, USA — 2021

VIP SPECTATOR TOUR DE FRANCE

In our opinion Thomson Tours ticked every box as far as providing a fantastic memory for everyone. Their attention to detail was fantastic and you were never left wondering where you were meant to be.

Dallas Loveridge, Australia — 2018

TOUR DE FRANCE

What a wonderful experience. I felt so well cared for by the ride leaders and van drivers while out riding. I had wanted to go to the TDF for several years and this experience was beyond my wildest dreams. Thanks so much.

Jennifer Brennan, USA — 2019

TOUR DE FRANCE

It’s difficult to describe this week as anything other than a dream come true! You and your outstanding team delivered an incredible experience. The hotel was great – particularly the food! My bike was perfect (looking forward to the new disc brake fleet ??) and the guys were extremely helpful all week with any technical issue. The rides were amazing and I can’t wait to be back in Europe cycling with TBT!

Ross Sly, Australia — 2019

WHAT’S INCLUDED

ACCOMMODATION & MEALS

7 days / 6 nights fully accompanied trip All accommodations All breakfasts All dinners Lunch on the first day

TRANSPORTATION

Pick-up and drop-off at Florence Airport All transportation during the trip All luggage & bike box transfers

CYCLING SUPPORT

1 x Ride Leader per 8 guests (approx.) 1 x Support Van & 4WD vehicle Experienced bike mechanic Park Tools Toolkit Daily ride gpx files provided

NUTRITION DURING THE RIDES

Energy bars, gels and sports drink Variety of snacks and local specialties Bottled water

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

Airfare
Travel and personal insurance
Additional hotel expenses i.e. phone charges, mini-bar, gratuities
Staff gratuities
Local tours
Trip extensions

Our TASA team would love to help you book your airfares, trip extensions, transfers, cruise or tours and make the most of your trip. Contact our friendly staff on 1800 33 44 23 or email info@tasa.com.au

THERE’S NO EXPERIENCE LIKE IT

Get a glimpse of what to expect in our short film following the Thomson ride leaders on our reconnaissance trip through Tuscany

DOWNLOAD 2022/23 BROCHURE

TASA is the official on-seller for Thomson Bike Tours in Australia and New Zealand.

BEST SELLERS

PACKAGES	From (per person)	Register today
EPIC TRANS Pyrénées 8 Days / 7 Nights	$5,795	ENQUIRE
GRAVEL Tuscany 7 Days / 6 Nights	$4,795	SEE MORE
TRANS Dolomites 8 Days / 7 Nights	$5,795	SEE MORE
EPIC TRANS Swiss Alps 8 Days / 7 Nights	$7,095	ENQUIRE
EPIC TRANS French Alps 8 Days / 7 Nights	$5,795	ENQUIRE
TRANS French Alps 8 Days / 7 Nights	$5,795	SEE MORE
GRAVEL MOROCCO 8 Days / 7 Nights	$5,995	SEE MORE
TOUR DE FRANCE FEMMES 10 Days / 9 Nights	$9,495	SEE MORE
TOUR DE FRANCE Multiple options	$9,995	SEE MORE

CYCLING BUT NOT ONLY

TASA is here to offer you a lot more. We are here to help you create the most memorable trip of all times.

TRAVEL ADVISORS

If you are a travel agent, please contact TASA for special rates and commissions.

CONTACT US

Our cycling experts are here to answer all of your questions!

OUR PARTNERSHIP

Travel & Sports Australia and Thomson Bike Tours join forces!

Thomson Bike Tours have a rich and proud history of being the expert in the best cycling tours and cycling camps in the world. Similarly, Travel & Sports Australia have combined unmatched dedication, product knowledge and customer service to create memorable travel experiences for sports fans all over Australia and the world.

TBT Gravel Tuscany

October/May

Gravel Tuscany

(Riders Only)

October/May

Gravel Tuscany

(Riders Only)

GRAVEL TUSCANY (RIDERS ONLY) Ride the legendary strade bianche!

GRAVEL TUSCANY (RIDERS ONLY)

Ride the legendary strade bianche!

GRAVEL EXPLAINED

GRAVEL EXPLAINED

GRADE 1

GRADE 2

GRADE 3

GRADE 4

GRADE 5

TRIP TECHNICAL DIFFICULTY

RIDE SURFACES

RECOMMENDED TYRES

700 × 34

RECOMMENDED GEARING

38T × 11-42

OPTION 1: 7 Days / 6 Nights package: Gravel Tuscany

2022 DEPARTURES: 8 October 2022

FROM $4,695 pp*

2023 DEPARTURES: 21 May 2023

FROM $4,275 pp*

3 FULLY SUPPORTED DAILY RIDES

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Yes, that’s correct! Each day you’ll have the choice of 3 different fully supported rides – from 20km to 150km (12 miles to 95 miles). No matter your fitness level, our extensive ride program has you covered. Perfect for couples who love to ride but have different fitness levels.

SPORT

PERFORMANCE

EPIC

IN THEIR WORDS The reviews from our guests are our best accolade.

IN THEIR WORDS

The reviews from our guests are our best accolade.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

WHAT’S INCLUDED

THERE’S NO EXPERIENCE LIKE IT Get a glimpse of what to expect in our short film following the Thomson ride leaders on our reconnaissance trip through Tuscany

THERE’S NO EXPERIENCE LIKE IT

Get a glimpse of what to expect in our short film following the Thomson ride leaders on our reconnaissance trip through Tuscany

DOWNLOAD 2022/23 BROCHURE

BEST SELLERS <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-29760" src="https://www.travelandsports.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/cycling-black.png" alt="" width="60" height="55" />

BEST SELLERS

PACKAGES

From (per person)

Register today

CYCLING BUT NOT ONLY <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-3163" src="https://www.travelandsports.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/viewing.svg" alt="" width="61" height="63" /> TASA is here to offer you a lot more. We are here to help you create the most memorable trip of all times.

CYCLING BUT NOT ONLY

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TASA is here to offer you a lot more. We are here to help you create the most memorable trip of all times.

TOURS

EXTEND YOUR TRIP

FLIGHTS SELECTION

PERSONALISED TRAVEL SERVICES

CRUISES

GROUP TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

EXTEND YOUR TRIP

FLIGHTS SELECTION

TOURS

CRUISES

GROUP TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

PERSONALISED TRAVEL SERVICES

TRAVEL ADVISORS

CONTACT US Our cycling experts are here to answer all of your questions!

CONTACT US

Our cycling experts are here to answer all of your questions!

OUR PARTNERSHIP Travel & Sports Australia and Thomson Bike Tours join forces!

OUR PARTNERSHIP

Travel & Sports Australia and Thomson Bike Tours join forces!

The perfect partnership that makes perfect sense!

The perfect partnership that makes perfect sense!

BUSSELTON

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MARGARET RIVER

DENMARK

ALBANY

WINE REGION

Photo credit @Tourism Western Australia

GRAVEL TUSCANY
(RIDERS ONLY)

Ride the legendary strade bianche!

GRAVEL TUSCANY
(RIDERS ONLY)

OPTION 1:
7 Days / 6 Nights package: Gravel Tuscany

FROM
$4,695 pp*

FROM
$4,275 pp*

IN THEIR WORDS

The reviews from our guests are our best accolade.

THERE’S NO EXPERIENCE LIKE IT

Get a glimpse of what to expect in our short film following the Thomson ride leaders on our reconnaissance trip through Tuscany

BEST SELLERS

CYCLING BUT NOT ONLY

TASA is here to offer you a lot more. We are here to help you create the most memorable trip of all times.

CONTACT US

Our cycling experts are here to answer all of your questions!

OUR PARTNERSHIP

Travel & Sports Australia and Thomson Bike Tours join forces!