The Grand Depart is always a unique occasion, and in 2024 it’ll be an Italian send-off in Florence… surely this is the year to come and see the show!

But this Loop definitely isn’t just Florence; this is a chance to ride through the hilly countryside of northern Italy; through Tuscany to the Adriatic coast, then back west past vineyards and medieval villages with their own, distinct identity… to an Italian finale in Turin with a new-found sense of Italy that you’d never get from a normal holiday!… this a unique weekend of Tour cycling. We’d love you to join us!

** Note that due to long stages, two transfers and lack of lite options, we’ll be implementing cut-off times for feedstops on stages 1-3.
Cyclists will have 2hrs 15mins to pass through each 40km feedstop (adjusted if necessary for big climbs and according to feedstop distances once known). This means with a start time of 8am, we expect all cyclists to arrive at the evening hotel by 8pm for dinner.

The cut-offs will be generous and shouldn’t change things for Grand Loopers and First Half Cyclists who have already committed to a certain level of fitness. However, we’d like to make these cut-offs clear from the outset so that cyclists choose their Loop wisely. If you have any related questions, please email Sarah