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Crowdcube Alpine Challenge - Cycling Tours - Ride25

Crowdcube Alpine Challenge

Switzerland & Italy

Join us on our invitation-only exclusive networking cycling challenge!  The guest list is strictly limited to the Founder/CEOs of some of the UK’s most innovative businesses along with vc’s and investors.

This year’s event will be bigger and better as we take on some high alpine passes, amazing scenery and historic climbs, fully supported by the team at Ride25.

The ride is subsidised by Crowdcube – all that we ask you to pay is £900 per person.  This is inclusive of your fabulous meals, coffee and cake stops, great accommodation, private transfers to and from the airport and the support of the Ride25 tour crew. (Please note, you will need to organise your own flights).

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Next Date

August
30-02
2016

Duration

2.5
DAYS CYCLING

Distance

Miles
206

Cost

£900
(£250 Deposit)

Next Date

August 30-02

Duration

2.5 DAYS CYCLING

Distance

Miles - 206
Av Miles Per Day -

Cost

£900
(£250 Deposit)


BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW

To secure your place you are required to pay a £250 deposit. Please note the full cost of this tour is £900.
If you would like to book for more than 10 people, or would just like to talk to one of our team, please call 0207 947 4118 .

Itinerary


Arrival day - Tues 30th Aug
Arrival day - Tues 30th Aug
We will all meet at Geneva airport (please organise your own flights - see info page for details) where a private transfer will pick us up to take us to our hotel for the night in Leukerbad. Waiting at the hotel will be the Ride25 support crew including a mechanic who will be on hand to help you ensure our bikes are ready to go for the following morning. In the evening, we will enjoy a hearty meal and a few drinks before a good night's sleep ahead of the 'Grand Depart' the next day.
Leukerbad to Airolo - 31st Aug
Leukerbad to Airolo - 31st Aug
We will leave Leukerbad and start to get a taste for the day ahead as we pedal through some stunning alpine scenery. We will stop for lunch in a pretty alpine restaurant with fabulous mountain views before tackling the biggest challenge of our adventure; our climb up the Nufenen Pass. The descent into Airolo is equally spectacular! Here we will enjoy an evening meal and rest for the night.
Day 1: 72 miles. 9,841ft of climbing
Airolo to Como - 1st Sept
Airolo to Como - 1st Sept
Day 2 of our Alpine Challenge covers more mileage than Day 1, however, there is far less climbing - and plenty more descents! Our route will take us into Italy where we will stop for an amazing lunch next to the stunning Lake Maggiore, where those who fancy a quick cool down before lunch are very welcome to take a dip! The afternoon will involve a fairly leisurely ride into Como where we will finish the day with a fabulous meal and drinks.
Day 2: 93 miles. 6342ft of climbing
Como to Milan/Return Home - 2nd Sept
Como to Milan/Return Home - 2nd Sept
We will make the most of our final morning's cycling to explore a little bit more of the Lombardian countryside including the famous Madonna Del Ghisallo climb which forms part of the Giro di Lombardia. We will then enjoy a leisurely lunch in Al Duomo Square in Milan before taking a private transfer to the airport for our return flight (NB: you will need to organise your own flights - see info page for details).
Day 3: 41 miles. 7,652ft of climbing

What's Included


  • Private transfer from the airport to the hotel on the arrival and departure days (please note you need to organise your own flights – see below for info and recommendations)
  • Three nights’ accommodation in Leukerbad, Airolo and Como.  All rooms will have twin beds and we will allocate you a room partner unless you specify who you would like to share with.  (You may select a single supplement in the booking process for an extra £150 if you prefer not to share a room)
  • Coffee and cake at designated stops
  • Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and a lovely dinner in a local restaurant).
  • Professional Ride25 support crew with back-up vehicles to provide you with any medical help and assistance should you need it – including a mechanic and a first aider who will be on hand to help throughout the trip.
  • Support vehicle to transport your luggage (clothes and supplies) from each stage to the next
  • A digital map in the format of a .gpx file for mobile navigation devices such as Garmin
  • Customised, waterproof route maps including essential directions, pitstops and interesting information on the area.
  • Two personalised high quality breathable cycling shirts for use on your trip
  • Daily fresh fruit and water in the support vehicles
  • You will also have access to all the photos that the tour crew take during the trip – plus a special video to help remember the highlights of this epic event!

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?

  • Flights to and from the start (nearest airport for arrival is Geneva) and finish (nearest airport is Milan) – please organise your own – see the info page for recommendations
  • A Bike – see here for our bike recommendations
  • Personal insurance

BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW

To secure your place you are required to pay a £250 deposit. Please note the full cost of this tour is £900.
If you would like to book for more than 10 people, or would just like to talk to one of our team, please call 0207 947 4118 .

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