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Participants
Who is the tour aimed at ?
The tour is aimed at individuals who want to challenge
themselves. It's definitely a challenge to cycle the
whole distance from Milano to San Remo which are
sometimes very steep and very long. The tour is also
meant for the people who like to travel by bicycle
through the beautiful Italian and French Alps. It is not
a problem if you take a seat some days in the supporting
vehicles. If you like the challenge or if you prefer
more the journey through the mountains, you are both
welcome in "Milano-San Remo".
Am I capable of doing this ?
If you are in good health, love a challenge and enjoy
cycling, you are capable of completing "Milano-San
Remo". We average 100 km per day and you can ride at your own
pace. The daily distance is not a problem for
most riders; the average elevation gain of roughly 2.300
meters and the gradients over 15 per cent make it a
demanding tour.
You will be served lunch at the mid-point
of each day's ride, and our crew are always available to
assist you if you are having difficulties of any kind.
On any day when you don't feel up to biking, you can
also catch a ride on one of our support vans.
Before you start
What about insurance ?
You are responsible for obtaining health and travel
insurance, including emergency rescue. Further
information will be given in the brochure. Individuals
without proper insurance will not be allowed to
participate.
On the Tour
Where do cyclists stay and sleep ?
During "Milano-San Remo" we stay all nights in a
comfortable hotel. The day before the start in Milano
and after the finish in San Remo you also stay in a
hotel.
What will I eat ?
The hotels provide every day an extensive breakfast.
During cycling stages we offer halfway a tasty lunch and
we make sure that you can recover at the end of the
stage with some refreshments. Next to that we provide
fruit, energy drinks and energy bars.
We have 9 times dinner together at the hotel after the
stage. The other 3 evenings on cycling days, and the two
rest days you have the opportunity to explore and sample
the local cuisine on your own.
Who will carry my equipment ?
Support vehicles will carry your personal items. While riding, you only have to
carry some basic tools, a spare tube, water, and a
snack.
Climate
What kind of weather should I expect ?
The weather conditions in the Italian and French in the
beginning of the summer season are normally fine with
temperatures between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius. It is
not uncommon that we get rain showers along the way.
Keep in mind that the temperatures can drop down
considerably at altitudes above 1500 meter. On a whole,
we expect too have good weather for cycling. Not too
hot, and rarely too cool or wet; and in the end it's all
part of the adventure.
Road conditions
What is the terrain like ?
"Milano-San Remo" is all together 1.100 kilometer which is
divided into 12 cycling days. An average of around 100
kilometers. Except from the first day you can expect
every day serious climbing. Sometimes very steep (15
per cent and more), other times very long (20+
kilometers).
Bike
What kind of bike should I use ?
The bike is without doubt the most important part of
your equipment. The tour can be completed on any kind of
bicycle as long as it is entirely human powered. The
route is paved all the way. Road bikes are the most
efficient way to cover the distance, but hybrids,
mountain bikes and trekking bikes might be more
comfortable. It's very personal which bicycle you
prefer. The smallest gears you can find, strong legs and
common sense, and you can do the job.
Non-cyclist
I don't want to cycle, but can I still come
?
Yes, there is a limited number of places for people who
like to join "Milano-San Remo", but don't like to cycle.
You can take part in the organization around the
cyclists and join the other staff with their daily
activities like providing lunch, shopping, etcetera.
What to bring
What do I need to bring along ?
Detailed information will be sent in the brochure.
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