Milan San Remo Gran Fondo

Ride the longest UCI pro tour event!

2019 Milan San Remo Gran Fondo

Sunday June 9, 2019

Duration: 4 days, 3 nights Distance: 294km

The Milan Sanremo Gran Fondo is your opportunity to ride the route of the longest one day event on the UCI calendar in June 2019. The Milan San Remo Gran Fondo follows the same route as the one undertaken by the riders of the pro peloton during the annual spring classic in March, the Milan Sanremo.

DETAILS
The date of the 2019 Gran Fondo Milan Sanremo will be Sunday 9 June, 2019. The genuine Gran Fondo Milan Sanremo organised by U.C. Sanremo covers nearly 300km from the outskirts of Milan to the finish in Sanremo, on the Corso Garibaldi.

Sports Tours International gives you the opportunity to ride the full distance of this classic race along with 2 nights in Milan and 1 night in San Remo included as well as full support from our dedicated staff.

The Milan San Remo Spring Classic is the longest cycling event on the UCI Pro Tour calendar, with a distance of about 296 km from the outskirts of Milan, crossing the Lombardy and Piedmont Plains, proceeding to the ascent of the Turchino and arriving finally at the Ligurian Riviera. From Genoa the route follows the coast of the Ligurian sea right to the finish line, which can only be conquered by venturing up the legendary climbs of the Cipressa and the Poggio of San Remo.

Prices

£629 per person based on sharing a twin room (2 single beds)
£140 per person supplement for the sole occupancy of a room

What’s included:
- Event entry and T shirt
- Day License
- Arrival airport transfers from Milan Malpensa to our hotel in Milan
- Return airport transfers from San Remo to Nice airport
- 2 nights at 4 star hotel H2C in Milan
- 1 night at 4 star hotel de Londres in Sanremo
- All hotel taxes
- 3 breakfasts
- Pasta Party the evening before the event
- Pasta Party on arrival in Sanremo
- Evening meal in Sanremo
- Bike storage at the hotels
- Luggage and bike box transfer on Gran Fondo day
- Sports Tours staff support with guided recce ride, Milan visit and additional support stops on the route
Also available:
- Grid 1: GOLD registration (maximum 200) – available at £10 supplement
- £175 for rental of a Pinarello Carbon Ultegra for the weekend – terms and conditions here
- MEDICAL CERTIFICATE – It is obligatory to present a recent competitive sports medical certificate a day before the race, one that has been issued not more than 6 months prior to the event. In the case of non-compliance with this requirement, it will not be possible to take part in the race – more information on how to get a medical certificate – For an example copy of the kind of form have a look here, Medical certificate example cycling. Alternatively our partners offer online medical certification.
- Travel insurance – please visit our insurance page for information on our specialist sports travel insurance
- Get 10 % discount with code ‘Sportstours10’ on SHERPR bike shipping service – Prices and book here
- Sports Travel Essentials. Please click here to view our page.
Pinarello Gan S Carbon Ultegra or Pinarello Dogma F10 Disc

Available on our Gran Fondo Milan San Remo weekend is bike rental of a Pinarello

Available in size: 46.5/50/51.5/53/54/55/56/57.5/59.5

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2019 Gran Fondo Milan Sanremo trip Highlights:
- Ride the longest race on the UCI Pro Calendar
- Pinarello bike available to rent
- Guaranteed entry to the 2019 Gran Fondo Milan San Remo
- 2 hotel nights in Milan near the start and 1 in Sanremo near the finish
- Airport transfers, mechanical support, additional feed and assistance points, luggage transport from Milan to San Remo
Event Details

The event does have starting grids but as the field is relatively small and the groups are likely to spread out quickly we only advise that you buy a Gold front pen entry if you are a faster rider chasing a good time and you want to ensure that you get into a fast group.

STARTING GRIDS
- Grid 1: GOLD registration (maximum 200) – available at £10 supplement
- Grid 2: Team partners and officials of the event
- Grid 3: SILVER registration – included with your travel package
A Cycling License issued by your local Cycling Federation is a mandatory requirement. If you don’t have a license, a day license is available. This is included with your travel package.

In 2018 1100 amateur cyclists from more than 20 different took on the challenge of riding one of the longest single day classic cycling races, the Milan Sanremo Gran Fondo. This event will be in its 49th year in 2018. Riders come from various different countries including the United States, Canada, Brazil, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand and of course the UK. This 294 km (182 miles) event allows every amateur cyclist to follow in the footsteps of previous winners like Arnaud Demare, Alexander Kristoff, Fabian Cancellara, Mark Cavendish, Matthew Goss, Simon Gerrans and John Degenkolb.
TESTIMONIALS

"Milan San Remo"

Sadly, less than 24h after still being out on the course, grinding my way to San Remo, I'm now back at my desk in England!

Just a quick note to ask you to pass on a thanks to the team Dave, Stuart and Roy - good guys, slick organisation and were instrumental in things passing without a hitch. Enjoyed the trip greatly and sure it won't be my last.

Niall - June 9, 2014

"Milan San Remo"

Yes we all got back ok I really enjoyed myself and will book for next year
Can you please pass on my thanks to all the team

Emil - June 12, 2014

"Milan San Remo"

Just a quick email to say thanks once again to you, Dave and Roy for your excellent care and attention on this event. Pretty brutal conditions for everyone, but we made it thanks to the very professional service from you all.

Please pass on my thanks to Dave and Roy.

Keith - June 20, 2014

"Milan San Remo"

Last weekend I completed the Milan to San Remo Sportif – I used a company called Sports Tours International for the event
The Milan to San Remo Sportif is a replica cycling tourist race. It is the longest professional one-day races at 298 km – 180mils. The first was in 1907.
This is Dave from Sports Tours International. Dave was excellent he really captured a customers best interest for me. Dave’s background is he was a professional cyclist competing for Britain winning National and International titles.
He was passionate, enthusiastic and had the experience to give the right support and advice at the right time.
This event was not a walk in the park for me!
With 50km to go from the finish a thunder storm came over us with still some big hills head of us. The encouragement, the right advice and the passion was key.
The bubble wrap story! - "Dave you know that one!"
I Completed it in 12hrs 30mins and had an average speed of 26kms per hour for the 298kms. I have to say I was delighted. And thanks to Dave I far exceeded my expectations.

I really look forward to the next cycle.

Austin - June 25, 2013

"Milan San Remo"

I have just returned from your organised trip to the Granfondo Milan San Remo.

I would like to express my appreciation for the 3 members of your staff that were present. They were without exception highly professional and courteous throughout. They made every possible attempt to ensure that all those participating had as much of a trouble free time as possible.

Dave’s ability to engage with all your clients was superb. He dealt with small matters, such as the ‘my free shirt doesn’t fit’ which was way above what was expected. He ensured that all riders irrespective of experience and ability were given basic group riding safety advice and explained some of the essential etiquette of the event, in an excellent manner. He should be praised for the additional efforts he put in to both organise and personally deliver a service, with regard to the additional “feed station” support, this meant we were allow able to rely on our chosen brands for part or all of the event.

Stuart provided excellent admin and logistics support ensuring that everyone and their equipment was smoothly conveyed to the hotel in Milan. In San Remo he liaised with the hotel and had arranged for a great area for retaining the luggage bike boxes and to enable the packing of bikes, the small touches such as water and drinks were very welcome by all. He made great efforts to ensure that everyone had all their luggage at all critical times.

Phil maximised all his, opportunities to interact with all clients and to find out more about peoples individual backgrounds and their aspirations for the event day. Prior to the event he ensured that we were all aware to specific important timings such as meals and registration. On registration day he took the time to locate the exactly where we had to go and made sure that we were aware. Later on in the day he took time out to ask me if the process had gone smoothly and if everything was ok. On event day he provided excellent finish line service, being positioned within metres of the timing mat, gathering us up as we crossed the line (regardless of the speed  ).
He made a great effort to congratulate all clients on their efforts, made sure we were rested and gave us faultless directions to the hotel, as well as knowing where McDonalds was and were the timing chip went back to (so all the essentials really).
Phil should be highlighted for what I believe is an extremely high level of customer service and an exceptional ability to interact with all your clients regardless of background or age.

In summary I am exceptionally pleased with the level of service I experienced personally and witnessed during this trip. This was my second trip with Sports Tours and is a massive improvement over my experience at Etape 2010. Your staff have given me the confidence to use your services again as well as recommend you to others.

Please take the time to pass on my appreciation to these 3 members of staff as well as circulating this to other staff to show that good work and high levels of service are something that is appreciated and worth striving for

Ian - June 14, 2012

"Milan San Remo"

I'm contacting you with a slightly odd request. I did the Milan to San Remo event at the weekend, and I'd like to pass on a message to some people who were travelling with you.

I had managed 250 of the 295km but was in a very bad way. Your tour operator, who's name I am ashmed to say I didnt get, was absolutley brilliant. He helped me out, gave me a drink and some food and was even going to give me a lift back to the start. I would just like to pass on my huge thanks, what a great ambassador for your company! You must know who he was, please pass on my huge thanks!!!

There were four guys travelling with you, i believe there names were Andy, Dan, Tim and maybe Sean, they convinced me to carry on and got me over the line. I never really got a chance to thank them and i was hoping you may be able to pass on my thanks and my contact details in case they want to get in touch, or alterntviely if you have an email address for any of them i will drop them a line.

Louise - June 12, 2012
ITINERARY
The 2019 Milan San Remo Gran Fondo takes places on Sunday 9 June 2019

Friday 7 June, 2019 – arrival day

We will collect you and your bike from Milan Malpensa or Milan Linate airports. We will run a minibus shuttle transfer service between the airports and the hotel at :
- Milan Malpensa : 15.00 and 19.00
- Milan Linate : please email us to request availability
We will stay at 10 kilometres from the location of the race start, at the 4 star hotel H2C in Assago near the Milanofiori area of Milan, at just 15 minutes from the start. Plenty of time is available to assemble bikes either this afternoon or tomorrow morning, and prepare for the Gran Fondo on Sunday. This evening there is a welcome meeting to get to know each other and the other riders that are staying at our hotel.

If you have rented a bike with us, it’s available for you this evening.

You are free to make your own arrangements for the evening meal tonight. There is a restaurant at the hotel or many others within walking distance.

Saturday 8 June, 2019: Preparation day

Today you will need to register so you can either ride over to the registration venue (10km) or take our transport. Also today you have the opportunity to visit Milan for a spot of sight-seeing or shopping and a day off the bike or it’s a chance for a gentle ride out into the countryside to the south and a stretch on the race route.

You can join us today with our guided recce ride and a visit of the Bianchi shop. Some photos of 2018 below.

This evening our guide will hold a race briefing on tomorrow’s event to help you get the most out of it and at the hotel we’ve organised a Pasta Party so you can fuel up for tomorrow’s epic ride.

Tonight we will collect your bike boxes from you and we advise you to be as packed as possible so you can just simply bring your luggage down to reception in the morning. We will transport your bike box and luggage for you whilst you are racing tomorrow.

Sunday 9 June, 2019 – the 2019 Gran Fondo Milan-San Remo

Early breakfast today. We will need to be at the start of the race for 07:00 so we will transport you and your bike the 15 minutes to the race start. We will look after your luggage and deliver it to the hotel in Sanremo whilst you are riding.

The first 120kms of the race is on and many riders will go at full speed. After hitting the coast the peloton thins out and it is easier to stop and catch a following groupetto than to stop early on and lose the wheel of the main bunch. The wind usually heads inland and is head-on, so staying with the group for as long as possible is a good move to conserve energy. On the way we provide additional support for you at our feed stops.

At the finish there is the opportunity to take part in a finish-line party, held in the adjacent convention centre. Alternatively you can make your way directly to our hotel, the 4 star Hotel Londra on Via Roma, just under a kilometre away from the finish area.

This evening dinner will be served in the hotel and if required we will assist you with putting your bikes back into their cases. We will also collect the rental bikes back this evening.

Monday 10 June 2019, departure day

We will be running 1 transfer to Nice Airport. You should aim for afternoon or evening flights where possible to allow the transfer time back from San Remo to Nice. (approximately 40 miles, and 90 minutes). Today we offer one transfer at 07:30 for flights at 11:00 or later.
HOTELS & PRICING
Grand Hotel de Londres

This palatial hotel surrounded by palm trees is in the style of a classic Italian luxury hotel. Rooms are spacious and lavishly furnished. The hotel is extremely well locate...

Hotel H2C Milan

An informal approach welcomes guests to H2C Hotel Milanofiori in a professional and at the same time welcoming environment, ideal for organising meetings or corporate events i...

Hotel accommodation is included in the price of the package and includes:
- 2 nights at 4 star hotel NH in Milan
- 1 night at 4 star hotel de Londres in Sanremo
- All hotel taxes
- 3 breakfasts
- Pasta Party the evening before the event at hotel H2C
- Evening meal in Sanremo at Hotel de Londres
- Bike storage at the hotels
Milan San Remo Gran Fondo Hotels
Grand Hotel de Londres

This palatial hotel surrounded by palm trees is in the style of a classic Italian luxury hotel. Rooms are spacious and lavishly furnished. The hotel is extremely well located, close to the beach and surrounded by food and entertainment establishments of all kinds. An added bonus is that it is barely a kilometer from the finish line of the Gran Fondo.

Amenities include:

Bathroom

Hair dryer

Direct dial telephone

Mini bar

Air Conditioning
Milan San Remo Gran Fondo Hotels

Hotel H2C Milan

An informal approach welcomes guests to H2C Hotel Milanofiori in a professional and at the same time welcoming environment, ideal for organising meetings or corporate events in Milan, the economic capital of Italy. The hotel matches perfectly the spirit inspiring the design of the Milanofiori complex: surrounded by the large green spaces of the Agricolo Park in South Milan, the concept of this structure makes of the respect for nature an asset, with high standards of environmental sustainability and livability together with a contemporary and functional design.

The rooms are ideal for business and leisure travelers, and the understated elegance decor and allergenic components meet the highest hotel industry standards in every room, which is also soundproofed to ensure maximum tranquility during the stay.

The equipment of each room includes an LCD TV, Wi-Fi, free Sky channels, pay TV and air conditioning with individual control. The rooms are fully wheelchair accessible.

Check out the many services available by booking one of our rooms: among all, the agreement with the Milanofiori business center Virgin spa with pool, sauna and whirlpool; transfers to and from the airport and the free parking.
IMPORTANT INFO
Passport validity in case of a ‘No Deal Brexit’

Your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay; you do not need any additional period of validity on your passport beyond this. If the UK leaves the EU with no deal, the rules for travel to most countries in Europe are expected to change. If your adult passport was issued over 9 years ago, you may be affected. You should use this tool to check your passport is still valid for your trip before booking travel. Adult and child passports should have at least 6 months’ validity remaining on your date of travel. If you renewed your passport early, extra months would have been added to your new passport. Any extra months on an adult passport will not count towards the validity requirement, so some passport holders will need to have more than 6 months remaining in order to travel.

General Travel and health Information for your destination is available on the FCO website. Please note that this information relates to UK passport holders only and that other nationalities should refer to their own authorities for this information.

How to Book

Click on the Book Now at the top of the page. At time of booking we require a non-refundable deposit per person plus any applicable entry fee. The balance of your travel package must be paid, at the latest, 12 weeks before departure to avoid the cancellation of your trip. Please look here for our full booking conditions

Day license OR UCI National Cycling Federation Card/Licence

To take part in the Gran Fondo Milan-Sanremo you must either hold a Recognised National Cycling Federation card / licence OR take out a day licence/insurance. A day license is included with your booking

MEDICAL CERTIFICATE

Additionally, irrelevant of the above ALL participants must have a Medical Sports Certificate which was issued within 6 months of the event, which must be presented at race registration. This should state :
- ‘the data of the athlete
- the indication of the sport for which it was required the visit to the doctor: CYCLING
  the statement of the sport doctor that THE ATHLETE , ON THE BASE OF THE MEDICAL CONTROL, DOES NOT HAVE CONTRADICATIONS’
IMPORTANT NOTE – Day Licence must be purchased in advance, if required. This cannot be purchased at race registration.

Timing Chip

The timing service will be provided by Winning Time. If you have a Yellow Winning Time Personal Chip, please provide the number to us at time of booking. If you do not own a Yellow Winning Time Personal Chip, you can either buy (15.00 Euros) or rent (10.00 Euros) one at the bib collection in Milan. If you rent, you will be able to claim a 5.00 Euro refund when you return your chip in Sanremo.

Medical certificate

To take part in the 2018 Gran Fondo Milan San Remo you have to get a medical certificate signed by your doctor within the last year from the event date. For an example copy of the kind of form have a look here, Medical certificate example cycling. Alternatively our partners offer online medical certification.
PLEASE NOTE, AT REGISTRATION, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PRESENT A DOCTOR’S NOTE STATING THERE ARE NO KNOWN MEDICAL REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD NOT COMPETE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL MEAN YOU NOT PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT.

Sports Travel – Keeping safe

For some tips on how to stay safe whilst you travel, please have a look here

Single travellers and twin to share

We welcome single travellers on our tours and holidays as it is a great way to join a like-minded group of people and you will make lots of new friends. If you would like to join our group as a single traveller we can offer you two options. A single room or if you want to avoid the single supplement then you can make use of our ‘twin to share’ option. We will pair you up with another rider (of the same sex) and you can enjoy the event without having to pay extra.

General, visa, passport and health information

For passport and visa information, please check the relevant section on this page: https://www.gov.uk/browse/citizenship/passports. General Travel and health Information for your destination is available on the FCO website. Click here for the latest travel advice for Italy, and click here for useful ‘know before you go’ information also from the FCO. Please note that this information relates to UK passport holders only and that other nationalities should refer to their own authorities for this information.

Travel Insurance

For details of specialist sports travel insurance for our travel packages, please visit our insurance page. You must ensure that your travel insurance policy covers you to participate in running events. There is additional information about our other Concierge Services on our special web page.
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