GFWC Final Tour 2018
August 22nd - September 3rd 2018
$3799 or $3399 for non riders
flights can be arranged to ensure you arrive and depart at the correct times for trans
VANCOUVER - WHISTLER
SEPTEMBER 3RD - 14TH
11 NIGHTS $4499
7 NIGHTS $3299 (RACE WEEK ONLY)
FLIGHTS CAN BE ARRANGED TO ENSURE YOU ARRIVE AND DEPART AT THE CORRECT TIMES FOR TRANSFERS
Race week only now available
August 26th - 3rd September
Bookings and Enquiries Join us to ride the GFWC and Time Trial Finals,
and discover the beauty of Italy at its best with 4 nights in Verbania on Lake Maggiore and 8 nights in Varese, Italy.
Whilst this is a tour to the Gran Fondo World Finals we also cater for non cycling partners and friends who may wish to join the tour by including activities, sightseeing and of course shopping.
Lake Maggiore and Varese, Italy
Join us to ride the GFWC and Time Trial Finals,
and discover the beauty of Canada with 3 nights in the Whistler and 7 nights in Vancouver.
Whilst this is a tour to the Gran Fondo World Finals we also cater for non cycling partners and friends who may wish to join the tour by including activities, sightseeing and of course shopping.
Whistler
Whistler is a town north of Vancouver, British Columbia, that's home to Whistler Blackcomb, one of the largest ski resorts in North America. Normally associated with skiing and snowboarding, the area will transform itself to the finishing venue for the Gran Fondo World Championships. The hub of Whistler is a compact, chalet-style pedestrian village at the base of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. We will spend 4 nights here giving us time to explore all there is and complete some rides of the area including the finishing stages of the Gran Fondo.
Vancouver
Vancouver, our host city for the 2020 Gran Fondo World championships is a bustling west coast seaport in British Columbia, is among Canada’s densest, most ethnically diverse cities. A popular filming location, it’s surrounded by mountains, and also has thriving art, theatre and music scenes. Vancouver Art Gallery is known for its works by regional artists, while the Museum of Anthropology houses preeminent First Nations collections.
Thursday September 3rd
Arrive Vancouver Airport.
Transfer to Whistler where with the help of our mechanic you will assemble your bikes and get them ready for the riding to come. Tonight we will have our first group dinner in one of the many local restaurants.
Friday September 4th – Whistler
Today we will have an organised ride to get the travel out of your legs, departing the hotel at approximately 10am.
Saturday September 5th – Whistler, Group Ride
Today we will venture out on a group ride leaving at 9am. For those who wish to do so, in the afternoon you have the chance to explore Whistler and maybe take the gondola up to the snow cover peak of the mountain.
Sunday September 6th – Whistler Group ride
Another group ride around Whistler where you will be able to have a good hit out for those who want to test their legs after all the travel.
Monday September 7th – Transfer to Vancouver
Today we will transfer from Whistler by coach to our accommodation in Vancouver, the venue for the GFWC races. Our hotel is close to the start area so you will have easy access to the start on race day.
Arrival of Race week only group
Tuesday September 8th – Time Trial course recon
You will be able to ride the TT course today to get a feel for the terrain and wind conditions you may encounter on race day.
Wednesday September 9th -
Today will be another opportunity for those wishing to take a last minute review of the TT or Road courses, or just rest up for the racing to come.
Thursday September 10th - Time Trial and Opening Ceremony
**TIME TRIAL RACE DAY!**
The TT course is yet to be released, when it is we will have a good description and link of it here so you will have a good understanding of it before you arrive in Canada.
View the TT course - (will be added when available)
Friday September 11th - Team Relay
The spectacular Team Relay race around the streets of Vancouver is on today in the early evening. If you are in a Team for the relay we will arrange everything so you are ready to race your best on the night.
Saturday September 12th -
The road courses this year is a fairly simple design with it being basically on one road unlike Varese in Italy where there were many challenging changes of direction. The course is relatively flat for approximately 70kms before the climb up to Whistler commences.
View the Road courses (will be added when available)
Sunday September 13th
**ROAD RACE DAY**
After all the racing has concluded a Group farewell dinner will be held tonight to toast all your achievements
Monday September 14th – Transfer to Vancouver airport
Time to shake off that hangover and pack your bikes for the journey home.
erbania, an garden on the lake" an ideal location for those looking for a relaxing holiday with, as a backdrop, a landscape of breathtaking beauty.
In the 19th century Lake Maggiore was discovered by literary and artistic travellers, whose descriptions of the area helped to make it a favourite destination of the European upper classes. The lake, with the Borromean Islands set into it like jewels, which so fascinated these élite tourists, now has a public boat service, and the palaces and gardens of the islands are easily reached from Verbania.
Varese, the city of Varese lies at the feet of Sacro Monte di Varese, part of the Campo dei Fiori mountain range, that hosts an astronomical observatory, as well as the Prealpino Geophysical Centre. The village which is in the middle of the mountain is called Santa Maria del Monte because of the medieval sanctuary, which is reached through the avenue of the chapels of the Sacred Mountain. Varese is situated on seven hills: the San Pedrino Hill, the Giubiano Hill, the Campigli Hill, the Sant'Albino Hill, the Biumo Superiore Hill, Colle di Montalbano (Villa Mirabello) and the Hill of Miogni. The city also looks over Lake Varese.
Varese is a cycling mecca for recreational and elite cyclists who come here to explore the lakes and mountains of the area.
Wednesday August 22 – 25 Verbania, Lake Maggiore, Italy
Sunday August 25 - September 3rd – Varese Italy
Our full itinerary will be available closer to the time of departure
and discover the beauty of Italy at its best with 4 nights in Verbania on Lake Maggiore and 8 nights in Varese, Italy.
Whilst this is a tour to the Gran Fondo World Finals we also cater for non cycling partners and friends who may wish to join the tour by including activities, sightseeing and of course shopping.
Lake Maggiore and Varese, Italy
Join us to ride the GFWC and Time Trial Finals,
and discover the beauty of Canada with 3 nights in the Whistler and 7 nights in Vancouver.
Whilst this is a tour to the Gran Fondo World Finals we also cater for non cycling partners and friends who may wish to join the tour by including activities, sightseeing and of course shopping.
Whistler
Whistler is a town north of Vancouver, British Columbia, that's home to Whistler Blackcomb, one of the largest ski resorts in North America. Normally associated with skiing and snowboarding, the area will transform itself to the finishing venue for the Gran Fondo World Championships. The hub of Whistler is a compact, chalet-style pedestrian village at the base of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. We will spend 4 nights here giving us time to explore all there is and complete some rides of the area including the finishing stages of the Gran Fondo.
Vancouver
Vancouver, our host city for the 2020 Gran Fondo World championships is a bustling west coast seaport in British Columbia, is among Canada’s densest, most ethnically diverse cities. A popular filming location, it’s surrounded by mountains, and also has thriving art, theatre and music scenes. Vancouver Art Gallery is known for its works by regional artists, while the Museum of Anthropology houses preeminent First Nations collections.
Thursday September 3rd
Arrive Vancouver Airport.
Transfer to Whistler where with the help of our mechanic you will assemble your bikes and get them ready for the riding to come. Tonight we will have our first group dinner in one of the many local restaurants.
Friday September 4th – Whistler
Today we will have an organised ride to get the travel out of your legs, departing the hotel at approximately 10am.
Saturday September 5th – Whistler, Group Ride
Today we will venture out on a group ride leaving at 9am. For those who wish to do so, in the afternoon you have the chance to explore Whistler and maybe take the gondola up to the snow cover peak of the mountain.
Sunday September 6th – Whistler Group ride
Another group ride around Whistler where you will be able to have a good hit out for those who want to test their legs after all the travel.
Monday September 7th – Transfer to Vancouver
Today we will transfer from Whistler by coach to our accommodation in Vancouver, the venue for the GFWC races. Our hotel is close to the start area so you will have easy access to the start on race day.
Arrival of Race week only group
Tuesday September 8th – Time Trial course recon
You will be able to ride the TT course today to get a feel for the terrain and wind conditions you may encounter on race day.
Wednesday September 9th -
Today will be another opportunity for those wishing to take a last minute review of the TT or Road courses, or just rest up for the racing to come.
Thursday September 10th - Time Trial and Opening Ceremony
**TIME TRIAL RACE DAY!**
The TT course is yet to be released, when it is we will have a good description and link of it here so you will have a good understanding of it before you arrive in Canada.
View the TT course - (will be added when available)
Friday September 11th - Team Relay
The spectacular Team Relay race around the streets of Vancouver is on today in the early evening. If you are in a Team for the relay we will arrange everything so you are ready to race your best on the night.
Saturday September 12th -
The road courses this year is a fairly simple design with it being basically on one road unlike Varese in Italy where there were many challenging changes of direction. The course is relatively flat for approximately 70kms before the climb up to Whistler commences.
View the Road courses (will be added when available)
Sunday September 13th
**ROAD RACE DAY**
After all the racing has concluded a Group farewell dinner will be held tonight to toast all your achievements
Monday September 14th – Transfer to Vancouver airport
Time to shake off that hangover and pack your bikes for the journey home.
erbania, an garden on the lake" an ideal location for those looking for a relaxing holiday with, as a backdrop, a landscape of breathtaking beauty.
In the 19th century Lake Maggiore was discovered by literary and artistic travellers, whose descriptions of the area helped to make it a favourite destination of the European upper classes. The lake, with the Borromean Islands set into it like jewels, which so fascinated these élite tourists, now has a public boat service, and the palaces and gardens of the islands are easily reached from Verbania.
Varese, the city of Varese lies at the feet of Sacro Monte di Varese, part of the Campo dei Fiori mountain range, that hosts an astronomical observatory, as well as the Prealpino Geophysical Centre. The village which is in the middle of the mountain is called Santa Maria del Monte because of the medieval sanctuary, which is reached through the avenue of the chapels of the Sacred Mountain. Varese is situated on seven hills: the San Pedrino Hill, the Giubiano Hill, the Campigli Hill, the Sant'Albino Hill, the Biumo Superiore Hill, Colle di Montalbano (Villa Mirabello) and the Hill of Miogni. The city also looks over Lake Varese.
Varese is a cycling mecca for recreational and elite cyclists who come here to explore the lakes and mountains of the area.
Wednesday August 22 – 25 Verbania, Lake Maggiore, Italy
Sunday August 25 - September 3rd – Varese Italy
Our full itinerary will be available closer to the time of departure
Varese
GFWC Finals Package 12 nights – inclusions:
- All transfers to and from Melpensa airport to accommodation in Verbania and Varese
- 12 nights accommodation including breakfast in 4 star hotels in Verbania and Varese - standard room based on twin share (single supplements available on request).
- Free laundry service for cycle clothing
- Team Manager to assist with any requirements during your stays
- 2 x massages
- 2 x day tours to explore and learn about Verbania and Varese
- 2 x Group dinners
- Team Mechanic thoughout the tour
- Tour Guides to assist on rides
- Scheduled training rides in Verbania to prepare for the week of racing to come
- RR and TT Course recon prior to race days
- Indoor Trainers provided for TT warm ups
- Non riders catered for
- DCT cycling kit
Julie from Perth - 2017 was our 3rd trip with DCT.........wonderful tour, best ever support.Great riding, great support to those riding and not riding.
David from Sydney - having guided rides and support made this a great tour. Definately better with goor tour operators than attempting it alone.
Sandy from Young NSW - as a non rider I had a fantastic trip, Day tours was a great inclusion. Group dinners were fun and the chardonnay was excellent
For Bookings and enquiries: Bill Gordin 0417904603 gordinbill@gmail.com
