Your Tuscan
Cycling Camp
Ride. Smile. Recharge. Grow.
Escape the autumn blues and experience Chianti, Italy — home of L'Eroica — on two wheels. Guided personally by Sylvia & Marisa, with a small supportive group and coaching that strengthens both your legs and your mindset.
Two Ways to Experience Tuscany on Two Wheels
For road cyclists who want to trade grey skies for rolling Tuscan hills a week of meaningful riding in great company, guided personally by Marisa & Sylvia.
For women who love riding and want to feel stronger and more confident on the bike. A safe, encouraging group no ego, no pressure. Great rides, new friends, and a stronger belief in yourself.
A mixed group that cares more about respect, team spirit and shared moments than watts or competition. Sportive days, good conversations, and the simple joy of discovering Tuscany together.
Meet Marisa & Sylvia
Two passionate cyclists, one shared belief: that cycling is better when everyone feels supported, seen, and free to enjoy the ride.
Marisa Reich brings more than 20 years of experience in elite sports, business, and academia, and takes on the role of Business Coach, guide, and sparring partner on and off the bike during the camp. As a certified Swiss Cycling Guide, she designs routes that are challenging yet safe and always leave room for enjoyment. Her background in high-performance sports, her work as a Personal & Business Coach, and her former role as Head of Communications and People & Culture enable her to combine physical performance, mental strength, and (self-)leadership in a meaningful way.
At the Bike Camp, Marisa supports you in consciously expanding your comfort zone – whether on long climbs, in group rides, or when working on personal topics related to your job, everyday life, and goals.
Sylvia has spent many years leading international businesses in the travel and tech industry. She's used to building things that work — across teams, countries, and real-world complexity.
At the same time, she knows exactly what it feels like to be constantly "on": full calendars, responsibility, and very little space to switch off.
Cycling became her way to step out of that. Not to chase numbers, but to find clarity, rhythm, and a different kind of focus.
At the camp, Sylvia brings both worlds together. She designs the overall experience with a clear structure and a lot of care for detail — from the routes and daily flow to all the small things that make a trip feel effortless.
She works with maps, data, and real conditions to shape rides that are well thought through — but never over-engineered. Challenging when they should be, relaxed when it matters.
What you'll feel most, though, is a quiet sense of ease: you don't have to plan, optimise, or organise anything. Everything is taken care of — so you can simply ride, breathe, and reset.
What people say
The pace was perfect — challenging enough to feel earned, relaxed enough to actually look up and take in the landscape. I came for the cycling and left with three new friends and a completely different relationship with hills.
Marisa and Sylvia thought of absolutely everything. Routes, food, coffee stops — even a spare rear derailleur when mine gave up on day three. The Strade Bianche sections were the highlight of my whole cycling year.
I was nervous about keeping up with the group. By day two those nerves were completely gone. It's not a race — it's a shared experience. The estate felt like a home, the rides felt like adventures. Already booked for next year.
Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't
- Private rooms (shared or single use)
- 12th century Tuscan estate, San Sano
- Swimming pool
- Garden with olive trees to unwind
- Quiet, relaxed atmosphere
- Guided rides every day with Sylvia & Marisa
- Small groups, adaptable pace
- Individual goals supported
- Support vehicle on all routes
- Bike hire available (optional)
- Breakfast and dinner included
- Coffee stops & picnics on rides
- Dinner on-site or local trattoria
- Wine & olive oil tasting (optional)
- Nutrition advice on request
- Pool surrounded by olive trees
- Stretching and yoga (optional)
- Massage available (optional)
- Coaching sessions with Sylvia & Marisa
- Time for yourself in the spacious gardens
Sportive but Never Stressful
The Chianti region, a cyclists paradise
In the heart of Italy's most beloved cycling region — Chianti Classico wine country, home of L'Eroica, and the legendary Strade Bianche gravel roads.
Chianti Classico
Stretching between Florence and Siena, Chianti Classico is one of Italy's most iconic wine regions — and one of its finest cycling landscapes. Rolling hills draped in vineyards and olive groves, narrow roads threading through medieval villages, and the famous white gravel tracks known as Strade Bianche that have turned this corner of Tuscany into a pilgrimage for cyclists worldwide.
The Villages
Gaiole in Chianti — our base, a quiet hilltop village at the heart of the region, home of L'Eroica and surrounded by castle estates and ancient abbeys. Radda in Chianti — a perfectly intact walled medieval village 10 km away, ideal for a mid-ride espresso stop. Castelnuovo Berardenga, Panzano, and Greve in Chianti all sit within an easy ride, each with their own character and history.
The Roads
Expect everything from smooth cypress-lined tarmac to the chalky white gravel of the Strade Bianche — the same roads raced by the pros each March. The terrain is genuinely hilly: short punchy climbs, long grinding ascents, and rewarding descents with views across the valley. Traffic is minimal in October, leaving the roads almost entirely to cyclists, farm vehicles, and the occasional herd of sheep.
L'Eroica & Cycling Culture
Gaiole is the birthplace of L'Eroica, the legendary vintage cycling event held every October that draws thousands of riders on steel frames and wool jerseys to celebrate the old roads and old ways. The cycling culture here runs deep — local cafés know what a cyclist needs, the roads are mapped and understood, and the community that has built up around riding in Chianti is warm and genuinely welcoming.
Where we rest and recharge
San Sano
A beautifully preserved medieval estate surrounded by Chianti Classico vineyards and century-old olive groves. The legendary Strade Bianche begin right outside the door. Rated 10/10 Exceptional.
Perfectly preserved 12th century family run Hotel with its own wine production · Gaiole in Chianti
Private pool, surrounded by olive trees
The estate grounds — a perfectly intact medieval hamlet with beautiful gardens
Choose Your Room
individually styled rooms across three historic stone buildings — all with private en-suite bathrooms and views of the medieval village or surrounding vineyard hills.
One double bed or two single beds. Private en-suite shower. Garden or courtyard view within the historic stone buildings. Cosy and full of character — everything you need after a long day on the bike. Single occupancy available (supplement applies).
Spacious double room. Private garden. Private en-suite shower. Enhanced furnishings and a more generous layout — ideal for a restful recovery night. Partial vineyard or garden views. Single occupancy available (supplement applies).
October 2026 — Choose Your Camp
Both camps run at the same stunning estate with Sylvia & Marisa. Choose the format that suits you best.
Women's Tuscany Cycling Camp
No ego, no pressure — just beautiful routes, a safe encouraging atmosphere, and women who lift each other up. Leave with new friends and a stronger belief in yourself.
Mixed Tuscany Cycling Camp
Guided rides on beautiful roads with a group that rides as a team. Feel accomplished every day without chasing King of the mountains. Supported, relaxed, unforgettable.
Your road to Tuscany
Pick Women's or Mixed and your preferred October dates.
Reserve via this page. Cancel up to 42 days before for 50% refund.
Receive schedules, packing list, route prep — arrive confident.
Pickup available from Florence airport or Siena train station.
Sylvia & Marisa handle everything. You focus on riding.
Leave with new skills, friends, and a stronger mindset.