Giro d’Italia
Friday 8 May – Sunday 31 May 2026
“In the heart of the race” experience
Drive on the race route
Meet the Team
Hosted by an ex-pro
Visit the start and finish
Hotel for two nights
Enjoy exclusive access behind the scenes at Team Visma | Lease A Bike as they look to defend the Giro d’Italia. Simon Yates delivered a masterclass in climbing and grit to don the Maglia Rosa in a thrilling victory in 2025. After a stunning ride on Stage 19 over the Colle delle Finestre, Yates crossed the finish in Rome, cementing his place among cycling’s elite. Experience iconic Giro stages, from epic mountain passes to rolling Tuscan hills, with unrivalled access to the race and to the Team.
The 2026 Giro d’Italia promises to be a strong race for Team Visma | Lease A Bike, with Jonas Vingegaard making his debut at the race as he looks to complete the Grand Tour trilogy, a feat that only seven other riders have achieved. Jonas will be supported by a lineup set to inlucde Sepp Kuss, Victor Campenaerts, Davide Piganzoli and Edoardo Affini.
Team Visma | Lease a Bike ‘in the Heart of the Race’ VIP experiences
The day begins with our Team Visma | Lease a Bike host who will meet you to begin your race day experience. You host will be an ex-pro rider who will offer professional insights into the race. The first stop is a visit to the team hotel where one of the team directors will talk through the team’s race strategy for the day.
After visiting the team hotel, we set off for the start area where you will visit the Team Bus to see how a World Tour Cycling Team prepare for a race day. From there you visit the start village for the team presentations and rider sign on. Now it’s time for the race to get underway.
You will be in an official Team Visma | Lease a Bike vehicle with full race accreditation for access to the race course. The vehicle is equipped with race radio, a map of the official race route and live TV coverage. During the day you will stop at multiple points on the roadside, and you may even have the chance to watch your host hand out bottles or spare wheels. We will stop for lunch, with snacks and drinks available throughout the day.
We aim to arrive at the finish in time to see it live, depending on how the race plays out on the day. Once the race and podium ceremonies are over the full race day experience with Team Visma | Lease a Bike draws to a close. Your host will take you to the end point.
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Please note that this itinerary is subject to change. Please read the itinerary & Available Stages tabs to view the specific logistics and itinerary for your chosen stage.
Itinerary
DAY ONE – aRRIVAL dAY
- Travel to the hotel
Please make your own arrangements to arrive at our hotel today. Our team will be available to meet you at the hotel. Click “Available Stages” to see the hotel location for your chosen stage.
- Optional arrival transfer
We can arrange transfers from local Airports or Train Stations at a supplement. Please contact our team – hello@sportivebreaks.com
- This evening
We will enjoy an evening meal together at the hotel or a local restaurant. During the evening meal we will provide a briefing on your exciting experience ahead.
DAY TWO – Race Day
After breakfast at the hotel your race day experience starts. We start with a visit to either the team hotel or the team bus. Here one of the team directors will give you the inside track on the team’s race tactics for the day. You will also have chance to meet the riders as they prepare for the day ahead, as well as some of the support team, who will give you an insight into what goes on behind the scenes. We may also have time to visit the team bus paddock to see some of the competitors, before setting off for the day.
You will spend the day with us in an official black and yellow TVL minibus equipped with food, drinks and interior TV screens so we can watch the stage live during the day*. You will drive on the course of the stage on closed roads and be a proper part of the support team. You will experience the race from the roadside at various locations, and you may even be fortunate enough to watch your host handing out water bottles or spare wheels.
During the day we will also have lunch, either in the vehicle or while we watch from the roadside.
We will head to the finish area to catch the finale of the race**. Hopefully we can join in with the team celebrations. After the race comes to a close your hosts will take you back to our hotel. If you book the race experience only, your experience ends here and you are free to make your own onward travel arrangements.
After the race comes to a close we will head to our hotel and finish with an evening meal together.
*Please note that reception may be affected in certain regions which may affect transmission quality throughout the day.
**Please note that the race finish may not always be seen live due to how the race has developed and road closures.
DAY THREE – Departure DAY
Breakfast is provided at the hotel this morning before checking out of the hotel. Option transfers to a local Airport or Train Station are available on request at a supplement.
AVAILABLE STAGES
STAGE EIGHT – CHIETI TO FERMO – SATURDAY 16TH MAY – ON REQUEST
This stage is not currently available. To enquire, please CONTACT US
STAGE NINE – CERVIA TO CORNO ALLE SCALE – SUNDAY 17TH MAY – ON REQUEST
This stage is not currently available. To enquire, please CONTACT US
STAGE TEN – VIAREGGIO TO MASSA (ITT) – TUESDAY 19TH MAY
This is quite a long Individual Time Trial at 40 kilometres, so the specialists can gain some time today. The route is fast and flat within view of the Tuscan coastline.
Monday 18th May arrival
Our hotel is conveniently located in Tuscany. Please contact us to request a quote for an airport transfer from Pisa or Florence Airport.
Monday 18th May hotel
We will stay in Tuscany close to the stage.
Tuesday 19th May hotel
We will spend a second night in the same hotel.
Wednesday 20th May departure
Please contact us to request a quote for an airport transfer from Pisa or Florence Airport.
STAGE ELEVEN – PORCARI TO CHIAVARI – WEDNESDAY 20TH MAY
After the second rest day in Tuscany and the Time Trial the race continues its journey north along the Tuscan coast. The riders tackle this hilly stage that’s just short of 180 kilometres long. The stage is full of hilly terrain with a few ‘Passos’ and ‘Colles’ on the way before the finish on the coast in Chiavari just 50km south of Genoa.
Tuesday 19th May arrival
Our hotel is conveniently located in Tuscany. Please contact us to request a quote for an airport transfer from Pisa or Florence Airport.
Tuesday 19th May hotel
We will stay in Tuscany close to the stage start.
Wednesday 20th May hotel
We will stay close to Genoa tonight.
Thursday 21st May departure
Please contact us to request a quote for onward travel.
STAGE FOURTEEN – AOSTA TO PILA – SATURDAY 23RD MAY
Aosta is just across the border from France. Nip over the Col de Petit Saint Bernard past the ski resort of La Rosiere and after just 60 kilometres you are in Bourg Saint Maurice. Today’s stage will be going high into the Aosta Valley. The stage is just 133 kilometres in length but a challenging 4400 metres will be climbed today and the finish at Pila is at almost 1800m altitude. As Pila is just 20km out of Aosta it is possible to stay at the same hotel for two nights.
Friday 22nd May arrival
If you are driving, you can make your own way to our hotel today. If you are flying into Italy, the closest international airport is Turin. Please contact us if you would like a quote for an airport transfer.
Friday 22nd May hotel
We will stay for 2 nights in the Aosta Valley.
Saturday 23nd May hotel
We will spend a second night at our hotel in the Asota Valley.
Sunday 24th May departure
Please contact us if you would like a quote for an airport transfer.
STAGE FIFTEEN – VOGHERA TO MILAN – SUNDAY 24TH MAY
Today’s stage is 136 kilometres long and looks like a ready-made opportunity for one of the fast men in the peloton. The race finishes with four laps of a Milan city centre circuit close to the Vigorelli Velodrome.
Saturday 23rd May arrival
Please make your way to our hotel this afternoon. If you are flying into Italy, Milan has two main international airports, Malpensa and Linate. Please contact us if you would like a quote for an airport transfer.
Saturday 23rd May hotel
We will spend 2 nights in a hotel close to Milan.
Sunday 24th May hotel
We will spend a second night close to Milan.
Monday 25th May departure
Please contact us if you would like a quote for an airport transfer.
STAGE SIXTEEN – BELLINZONA TO CARI – TUESDAY 26TH MAY
After the third and final rest day near Milan the riders tackle a short but intense stage in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. The riders tackle the Leonticas climb twice mid-stage. The finish is at the ski resort of Carì ski situated at 1650m altitude.
Monday 25th May arrival
Please make your way to our hotel this afternoon. If you are flying into Italy, Milan has two main international airports, Malpensa and Linate. Please contact us if you would like a quote for an airport transfer.
Monday 25th May hotel
We will spend 2 nights in a hotel close to Milan.
Tuesday 26th May hotel
We will spend a second night close to Milan.
Wednesday 27th May departure
Please contact us if you would like a quote for an airport transfer.
STAGE NINETEEN – FELTRE TO ALLEGHE – FIRDAY 29TH MAY
This stage packs in a whopping 5000 metres and it also features the Cima Coppi (highest point of the race) with the Passo Giau and its 2233 metres peak.
Thursday 28th May arrival
Our hotel is located in Belluno province. If you are flying into Italy, the closest international airports are Venice Marco Polo and Venice Treviso. Please contact us if you would like a quote for an airport transfer.
Thursday 28th May hotel
We will spend 2 nights in a hotel in Belluno province.
Friday 29th May hotel
We will spend a second night at our hotel in Belluno province.
Saturday 30th May departure
Please contact us if you would like a quote for an airport transfer.
Prices and inclusions
- Tuesday 19 May – Stage 10 – Viareggio to Massa (ITT) – £899 per person sharing a room, £1,099 sole occupancy
- Wednesday 20 May – Stage 11 – Porcari to Chiavari – £1,199 per person sharing a room, £1,399 sole occupancy
- Saturday 23 May – Stage 14 – Aosta to Pila – £1,699 per person sharing a room, £1,899 sole occupancy
- Sunday 24 May – Stage 15 – Voghera to Milan – £1,499 per person sharing a room, £1,699 sole occupancy
- Tuesday 26 May – Stage 16 – Bellinzona to Cari – £1,699 per person sharing a room, £1,899 sole occupancy
- Friday 29 May – Stage 19 – Feltre to Alleghe – £1,799 per person sharing a room, £1,999 sole occupancy
What’s Included:
- The official Team Visma | Lease a Bike ‘in the heart of the race’ experience. More information in the itinerary
- Two nights hotel stay, either sharing a room, or with sole occupancy
- Team Visma | Lease a Bike gift pack
- Visit to the Village Depart & Team Bus Paddock
- Daily breakfasts and evening meals, plus lunch on race day
- The services of our local team
- ABTA protected
Also available ON REQUEST:
- Transfers from/to local airport or train station – Available on request at a supplement – CONTACT US
Please note that all advertised elements on race day are subject to change and cannot be guaranteed.
Age Limit: No children under 12 years old. For children between 12 and 16, please be aware that the experience is a long, all day experience with a lot of travelling. Please make sure they are aware of this before booking.
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If you have any questions, please contact our team hello@sportivebreaks.com
Age Limit: No children under 12 years old. For children between 12 and 16, please be aware that the experience is a long, all day experience with a lot of travelling.
Team Visma | Lease a Bike hosts
Theo Eltink
Theo has been working for Team Visma | Lease A Bike as a host for 3 years. His professional career spanned 5 years and he rode for the following teams; Rabobank, Skill Shimano.
Maarten Tjallingii
Maarten’s professional career spanned 20 years covering both Road and MTB. He has ridden for the following teams; Vredestein Cannondale, Marco Polo, Skill Shimano, Silence-Lotto, Rabobank, Blanco, Belkin and Lotto Jumbo.
Eddy Bouwmans
Eddy has been working with Team Visma | Lease A Bike as a host since 2016. His professional career spanned 8 years from 1990 – 1997 riding for the following teams; Panasonic, Histor Novemail, Novell Software and Foreldorado-Golff.
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