The Expo Village will be located in the historical Fortezza Medicea (also known as Forte di Santa Barbara), in Siena. The Fortezza Medicea, built between 1561 and 1563 at the request of Florence’s duke Cosimo I de’ Medici, is going to be the centre of the activities of Strade Bianche’s weekend. The Fortezza is close to the Siena district of San Prospero, near Stadio Artemio Franchi. It’s easily accessable and is about 1 km from Piazza del Campo, where all races will finish.

The Expo Village will be open on Friday from 14.00 until 19.00 and on Saturday morning from 08.30.

Saturday March 6, the 2021 Strade Bianche

Today you can choose one of our VIP access options. Details below.

2021 Strade Bianche VIP and Hospitality options

If you are visiting Siena without a bike then you are in for a treat. Considered one of Italy’s finest medieval towns, Siena has much to offer including ‘Il Campo’, the central piazza, known worldwide for the famous Palio run, a horse race that takes place here twice a year. Siena was featured in the recent James Bond film; Quantum of Solace.

Start Village (VIP start village access) – £70 per person incl tax

The 2021 Strade Bianche entourage and organisation will set up with the team buses within an enclosed and restricted area. An expo type village is created at the start. It is usually here that everyone who is linked in any way to the Strade Bianche like TV, sponsors and celebrities from the cycling world will show themselves. Also local companies will be keen to show off their wares. Your VIP passes will give you access to the village and the rider’s paddock. If you are into collecting autographs, this is the best place for it. It is in the Start Village where the athletes assemble in the morning along with sponsors and organisation and management before they set off.

2021 Strade Bianche Start Village in Siena

When you arrive in the start stage town, the Strade Bianche Club staff will welcome you. You will receive a day pass which gives you access to the Hospitality Area with snack/coffee bar service available. You will meet the riders and experience the exciting pre-race atmosphere. The highlight of the day is that you will get up close with the riders and you can mingle with the racers and team directors and other people close to the inner world of cycling. Many people really enjoy the start village access due to the fact that you get very close to actual riders and you get a good insight into the inner workings of the 2021 Strade Bianche.

Palazzo Publico Finish Line Hospitality – £140 per person incl tax

The Palazzo Publico is  palace in the centre of Siena, Tuscany. The palace dates back as far as 1297, and is a stunning example of Italian Medieval architecture, with strong Gothic influences. This grand setting provides the perfect location for an unforgettable VIP experience.

The Palazzo Publico Finish Line Hospitality Experience includes exclusive access to an indoor hospitality area, close to the finish line, and inside the historic and atmospheric Sala delle Lupe room. Authentic Tuscan food and drink will be on offer, and there will be an open available throughout the day.

The race will be broadcast live for you on large plasma screen televisions. Then, as the race draws to a close, you can step outside, on to the famous Piazza del Campo, to see the final moments, in person, from the finish line.

A day in an official car (Drive experience) – £950 pp incl tax

Our most popular VIP option is to spend the whole day on the course during the event. You will meet your driver at the start village and drive the course in front of the caravan. A packed lunch is included on the way and at the stage finish you will enjoy finish hospitality in the finish hospitality bus.

Your day in the car will include:

• Welcome and assignment of daily pass
• Access to the Hospitality Area at Start
• VIP car on race
• Packed Lunch
• Access to the Hospitality Area at finish line with non-stop open bar and finger-food catering
• Race broadcast live on plasma TV screens

Please note that this is for a ticket only so no hotel or transport is included. At the time of booking you will receive a booking confirmation. Nearer the time you will receive an itinerary with directions and details of the exact location of the stage start location. Your accreditation badge and wristband will be available for collection from the reception desk at the official start village.

For questions, please contact us on cycling@sportstoursinternational.co.uk or call us on +44 161 703 8161

Sunday March 7, 2021 Gran Fondo Strade Bianche

Today’s Gran Fondo Strade Bianche offers 2 routes both with departure and finish line in Siena.  The long route is the same as the Women elite race. The short route Gran Fondo is the same up until to Murlo, where you take a right with a dirt road sector and a descent to Monteroni d’Arbia. The final kilometers are the same for both routes.