2024 Tuscan Hill Hopper Travel Training Tour

      53042 Chianciano Terme SI, Italy

      LE
      Leod Escapes
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      Oct 6 - 12, 2024
      Group size: 5 - 20
      2024 Tuscan Hill Hopper Travel Training Tour
      53042 Chianciano Terme SI, Italy

      Leod Escapes
      • Email address verified
      31 reviews

      $2,650
      Deposit: $750
      Oct 6 - 12, 2024
      Group size: 5 - 20

      About this trip

      Everyone loves Italy. It's more than just the food, the culture, the people and the bikes, it's a whole package. If you are an intermediate or better skilled rider then no way in hell should you see the magic of Tuscany by car or bus. Italy is not that hard and we are going to show you how. The back roads of Tuscany unfold the real life of Italy before you. On a motorcycle in Italy you are not an observer, you become part of the story. The little plazas, the generations old shops, the delicious food made with love.Everything is rich in character because Italy is blessed and cursed with an over abundance of passion. The best way to see the world is on two wheels and the hills of Tuscany are a superb example. We show you why and more importantly HOW.


      How does this work?

      We arrive in Rome. We encourage you to come a day or two early to let your luggage catch up. Explore the "Eternal City". We have loads of tips on what to do in Rome. From how to do the must see sites right but more importantly learn how this modern city integrates it's epic past with modern life. Then we are off to Tuscany. You'll be placed in a group of 4 or 5 riders according to your desired pace. Everyone has com units and a GPS. No one will get left behind. Your squadron supports each other. Your instructors will keep track of everyone on What'sApp and we are ready to lend of hand if you need it... but you'll learn, you can do this. Our hotel in Tuscany is in a small resort town, not a tourist trap. You'll navigate Italian life and find the tasty spots. Each day in Tuscany there will be an array of routes for you to choose from. Will you dodge the tourists around the famous towers of San Gimignano? Don't worry we know where the hidden motorcycle only parking is located. Maybe you are a MotoGP fan and always wanted to visit Valentino Rossi's home town of Tavulia? We know where you can look down on his ranch and the VR46 training ground. Chase the curves of the Chianti region and walk the circuit of the Palio in Sienna. Grab an ice cream in the little plaza in Vinci and sit at the feet of one of Leonardo's greatest sculptures. We encourage you to create your own routes before we go. You'll have instruction and homework before you go that will allow you to create your own dream day. The hill towns of Anghari, Pienza, Volterra and Montalcino call, which ones will you go to? Leod Escapes has been doing tours in Italy since 2015, so we have some favorite spots. Our hidden lunch stop in Radicofani where no tourist bus can go. The local rider gathering spots like Passo del Muraglione or Lo Scoiattolo (The Squirrel) bar and gelato spot high above lake Trasimeno. Whenever we do tours in Italy people often come to "see" but they return home with memories of places, people and experiences they didn't expect. What will be yours? At the end of the week we'll return to Rome on another fun route before you fly home. You'll return with not only great memories of Italy but probably some new traveling skills and greater confidence in your own motorcycle travel abilities.


      Base Bikes

      BMW F900R

      Ducati Scrambler 800

      BMW F800GS

      Moto Guzzi V7

      Ducati Monster 797

      What’s included

      • 6 Nights 3&4 Star Hotels
        These hotels are all about clean comfort in the right location.
      • Breakfast Everyday
        Hotels in EU do included breakfast well and you should take advantage of it.
      • Use of Radio Com Unit
        Leod Escapes wil provide you with a Chatterbox X2 Slim Radio. Our preferred method of group rider communication.
      • YCRS ChampU Course
        This online course by Yamaha Champions Riding School is part of your tour. It normally costs $50. You Must show proof of completion to go.
      • Road Book
        Spiral Tank Bag sized guide with routes and way points for some great day rides. Learn how to make your own.
      • Base Model Bike
        The pricing starts with the base model bikes (BMW 750GS, BMW F800GT, BMW F900R, Ducati Scambler, Moto Guzzi V7). Other models available for an upgrade charge.

      What’s not included

      • Airfare
        Leod Escapes can pass on their tips and principles for getting good deals on flights.
      • Lunch
        You'll learn to eat like a local not like a tourist
      • Dinner
        Pull out the phone and translate the menu and order what you want. It's a low cost adventure.
      • Fuel
        Partner up with a fuel buddy and learn the ins and outs of automated gas machines in the EU
      • Airport Transfers
        Learn how to use cabs and subways like a local to save money.

      Available Packages

      Single Rider Shared Room
      $2,650
      Deposit:$750
      Single Rider Own Room
      $2,950
      Deposit:$840
      Couple Riding One Bike One Room
      $3,550
      Deposit:$990

      Available options

      BMW F900XR
      $150
      Sold Out
      Moto Guzzi V85TT
      $150
      Ducati Multistrada V2
      $200
      Ducati Desert X
      $200
      Moto Guzzi Stelvio
      $300
      BMW R1300GS
      $400
      Ducati Multistrada V4
      $400
      $2,650
      Deposit: $750

      Single Rider Shared Room

      Itinerary

      Day 1
      Welcome to Rome

      We always recommend you come a day or two early just to make sure your luggage catches up to you and to adapt to the time difference. Plus who can't use a few extra days in Rome. Grab a cab from the airport and we'll see you at the Hotel. Let us know if you want to come early and would like some extra night reserved for you. You'll get lots of local tips on Rome from us as well so don't worry. You'll have great ideas on how to walk off that jet lag... or maybe go Roma style and rent a scooter. Arrival day we'll meet for a riders meeting and get the com units sorted out. That night we'll head to one of our favorite local trattoria's that makes the best Cacio e Pepe.

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      Leod Escapes
      31 reviews
      Leod Escapes specializes in International tours with “Track Time”. That means sport touring the best curvy roads for week and riding a proper sport bike on a famous race course. Leod Escapes pioneered the concept of “Track & Tour” and each year we seek to add a new destination to keeps things fresh and exciting. Since we are located in the best place for motorcycle sport touring the USA we also do GPS self guided and custom tours in Northern California.

      Reviews

      Great trip with great people. Hotels were excellent and everything went smooth
      By Chris C for 2024 Tuscan Hill Hopper Travel Training Tour on Nov 29, 2024
      I had a great time on the Core of Catalunya tour. The owner of Leod Escapes, Cat, was with us the whole way through, helping to facilitate and guide. He helped make sure we were informed of important details and that everyone was making it safely to the destinations. A big bonus of this tour was having Michael “HeyNow” Henao from Yamaha Champions Riding School on the tour. He’s not only a great guy, he brought the insights of a YCRS instructor to help us improve our riding while on the tour. We also had a wonderful local guide, David, with a deep and personal connection to Catalunya, riding, and racing. David brought us on the most amazing twisties I’ve ever ridden. He also shared stories of riding and racing that gave me an unforgettable appreciation for what this place represents in the world of motorcycles. The food was exceptional. We ate at some hidden gems throughout the region that would’ve been near impossible to find without someone familiar with the area. All of the hotel stays were also very exclusive. We stayed in beautiful locations only locals usually know about, far from tourist-heavy areas. This also allowed us to see amazing parts of Spain I didn’t even know existed. To top it off, we ended the tour with 3 days of riding on the Catalunya MotoGP circuit with Racing School Europe. That was incredible. Speechless. Overall, this was a life-changing tour, my riding has improved drastically, and I can’t wait to do the next one with Leod Escapes!
      By Alexander M for 2024 Core of Catalunya on Nov 04, 2024
      SR
      Our recent tour through Spain was my 2nd experience with Leod Escapes. The group dynamic was again exceptional, fostering a sense of camaraderie that made the journey more enjoyable. Our guide, David, was not only a skilled rider but also an effective communicator, ensuring the entire group's safety while keeping the pace up. We also had Michael from YCRS help build on the foundations learned at Champschool, which made me feel like an accomplished canyon rider by the time we ended the trip. The meticulously planned routes perfectly blended challenging twisty roads and spectacular landscapes--every mile was an adventure. Our time at Cataluyna, in particular, was a highlight, pushing my riding abilities to new limits and providing an unforgettable 3-day track experience. (Be prepared to buy an additional set of slicks!) The accommodations were comfortable and the food was delicious, offering a well-deserved rest after a day of riding. However, incorporating more free time in the late afternoons would allow riders to explore local towns and immerse themselves in the area at their own pace. If you're a motorcyclist seeking an unforgettable adventure, I highly recommend this tour. It's the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself, explore a beautiful country, and connect with like-minded individuals.
      By Stephen R for 2024 Core of Catalunya on Nov 04, 2024
      EP
      There are no words that could properly encompass this trip. To say it was a surreal, and absolutely indescribable experience would be an understatement. I knew it would be epic, the trip most dream of, but it completely exceeded every expectation. Could not POSSIBLY have imagined it better. Blown away. Thank you Leod Escapes, Cat and Nancy.
      By Ernesto P for 2024 Core of Catalunya on Nov 04, 2024
      We had a fabulous time, great roads, delicious food, nice people, really good vacation, thank you!
      By Brad K for 2024 Core of Catalunya on Nov 03, 2024
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