Tour Dates: 24 April to 2 May (8 nights)
Race Day: 1-May, 2020 (confirmed)
Race: Giro Delle Mura
Race Distance: 12.5 km
Number of Participants: ~3000
Price: $3,200 per person (twin share)
Tour Summary: 3 unique towns, 2 regions (Tuscany, Emilia Romagna), all meals, all transfers, group training to suit
2019 Race Website: http://www.poldoro.it/giropodisticodellemura
Lucca
2pm (onwards) - Arriving either at Pisa International Airport or Lucca train station, you will be taken to your apartment within the city walls
5pm - we go for a light 8km around the city
8pm - We meet for dinner at a modern venue within the walls then make our way next door for drinks (Dinner)
Lucca
Lucca
8am - 8-12km jog around city walls
10am - free morning in Lucca. You are encouraged to climb a tower or book a Puccini recital
1pm - Lunch at the local pizzeria
3pm - free afternoon in Lucca
5pm- 4-8km jog around city walls
8pm - we travel to the nearby town of Calci for dinner at an amazing setting at a local Agriturismo
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Lucca
Luca > Pisa > Luca
8am - Long Run between 8 - 21 km
10am - we head to Pisa for a visit
1pm -Lunch at a typical sandwich bar in Pisa
3pm - travel back via a lovely gelateria for dessert
free time
5pm - 4-8km jog recovery and stretches
8pm - we travel just outside of Lucca to a classical Italian restaurant
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Luca > Pisa > Luca
Lucca > Pavullo
8am - 8-12 km run along the river trail
10am - we head to the town of Pavullo, a culinary and running secret
1pm - Lunch at our 'Bed-and-Breakfast' in Pavullo
3pm - we head into the city for a walk around town
5pm - 4-8km jog around the local airfield
7pm - just outside of town, we head to an amazing castle for an amazing dinner, the highlight of our Tour
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Lucca > Pavullo
Pavullo Nel Frignano
7am - we travel to an authentic Cheese Factory to see the famous Reggiano Parmigiano cheese being made
10am - Tempo run or Interval session (2x3min, 3x2min, 4x1min) - the last session ahead of Sunday's race
1pm - we head back to Pavullo where we lunch at another nearby food venue that rivals any in the region
5pm - 4-8km light jog around the local airfield
7pm - low-key tonight, we head to the local pizzeria where we dine with the locals on pizza, pasta and local wine
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Pavullo Nel Frignano
Pavullo Nel Frignano > Ferrara
8am - 8km jog around Pavullo
10am - we travel to Ferrara, the town of our race
1pm - typical Ferrarese lunch
5pm - 4-8km jog around Ferrara
8pm - Dinner will be at a local restaurant in Ferrara
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Pavullo Nel Frignano > Ferrara
Ferrara
8am - 8km jog around part of course
10am - we visit the local markets
1pm - typical Ferrarese lunch
5pm - 4-8km walk around Ferrara
7pm - Dinner will be at a local restaurant in Ferrara
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Ferrara
Ferrara > Lucca
8am - We head to the start of this event (the local horse track) before the race heads out onto the roads of Ferrara then follows the ancient city walls (Le Mura)
10:30 after the presentation, we head back to our Hotel for showers before heading back to Lucca. Along the way we stop at a local Agriturismo for lunch, serving local specialties
7pm - Tonight we head to a local modern restaurant in the city walls of Lucca before we move next door for drinks
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Ferrara > Lucca
Lucca
8am - 8km recovery jog around Lucca
10am - check-out
(Breakfast)
Lucca
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