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About this trip
The Friuli Region of Italy, just an hour east of Venice, is truly one of the world's best kept secrets for wine, food, culture, and cycling. One of our few road cycling destinations (although plenty of gravel if you’re curious), the town of Cormons is home to over 100 wine makers, and we will do our best to sample all the favorites. From our lodging at La Subida Resort, we’ll ride into Slovenia’s mountains on (describe the type of road or views).. Our 5 nights together include 3 meals with in-house chef, Zander Ault, as well as dinner at La Subida’s Osteria La Preda, and Trattoria al Cacciatore. Drink Tocai!
Highlights
- Cycling through the Soča River Valley
- MORE CYLING HIGHLIGHTS
- Wine tasting at the Enoteco di Cormons
- Family style meals at the Vinegar House
- A Michellin Star experience at La Subida’s Trattoria al Cacciatore
Food
The opportunity to enjoy the food culture of the Friuli region perhaps inspired this trip a little more than the riding, but they pair well together. Due to the region's storied history, you’ll enjoy a diverse offering of polentas, pastas, prosciutto, cheeses, and frico! Yes, frico, a blend of potato and cheese, fried, and so distinctively Friuliano, you won't forget it. Bring your appetite, you will not be disappointed. Our trip includes 3 meals with Chef Zander Ault, one meal at Osteria la Preda, and our final dinner together at Trattoria al Cacciatore.
Accomodations
In Cormons we live Italian, and ride Slovenian; it's a perfect combination. La Subida Resort has everything we need for 5 nights and 6 days, including a small market, casual dining, fine dining, beautiful pool deck, sauna, and relaxing vibes surrounded by vineyards. A wonderful trip for couples who want to ride, or take the day off and chill by the pool.
What’s included
- Accomodations5 nights/6 days
- All mealsBreakfast, lunch, dinner
- Mechanical supportIncluding bike build & breakdown
- Professional trip guides
- Daily support vehicle
- Ride nutrition
- PhotographyA gallery of professional photographs of the trip
What’s not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfersto/from Venice Airport
- Bike rentals
- Gratuity for guides
- Mid-ride cafe stops
- Personal shopping
- Massage therapy
- Alcohol
Available Packages
Available options
Please be in touch upon reserving your bike rental with your preferred style bike, height and preferred frame size. Thank you! heidi.w.rentz@gmail.com
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Itinerary
Welcome to Italy! We will pick guests up at a pre-arranged meeting point in Cormons, Italy at 2:00PM. We will send details on how to get to Cormons for those of you flying into Venice. TCM does not offer a shuttle from Venice, but it’s easy to take a train, taxi, or a private car. The trip is 1 hour & 45 minutes from Venice to our Italian abode at La Subida.
Today is all about settling in and sightseeing your new home away from home. Our mechanic will get your bike built, dialed in, and ready to ride while you unpack and enjoy a light lunch by Chef Z. Then we’ll depart for our afternoon shakedown spin. We’ll pedal in and around a number of towns, letting you get a taste of the area. Afterward, enjoy happy hour as the sun sets over the hills at the Vinegar House, followed by dinner with Chef Z under the stars.