TEAM BERGZIEGEN

 

IN SICILY IN SPRING 2023

Sicily Cycling Tour is a custom special camp designed specifically for Team Bergziegen
We will take you to some of the most beautiful places and roads in Sicily from the Sea to the Mountains to the magical volcano Etna. You will ride on the same roads of the Giro d’Italia as well as other roads that not even locals know.

We have a deep knowledge of the Sicilian lifestyle and culture. Our cycling guides will take care of all your needs and, because for all of us the Giro Camp is the best time of the year, we will enjoy it all together. You will meet other people with the same passion for the bike you have. Nothing can connect souls like cycling together and sharing the same effort.

 

 

 

 

 

“To have seen Italy without having seen Sicily is not to have seen Italy at all, for Sicily is the clue to everything.”

J.W. Goethe

 

BIKE PARADISE

For the cyclists, Sicily is known for the volcano Etna but there are so many attractive places to ride. Besides taking you to Etna we will show you many beautiful places with exciting climbs, breathtaking views, and charming villages.

Sicily is a demanding place to ride your bike. The flat roads are the exception so be ready to do some climbing! Don’t worry about your speed… just enjoy the view!

 

 

HOTEL

The hotel is situated in between Catania and Taormina, surrounded by a large Mediterranean Garden, and perfectly located to start our rides

The property is the result of the renovation of an eighteen-century lava-stones “Palmento”. This was the building where farmers pressed their olives to produce extra virgin olive oil.

After the ride, you will have the chance to jump inside the swimming pool and just relax. The owners of the hotel Saro and Sabina speak German and English and will take care of the guests. Saro will also introduce you to the ExtraVirgin Olive Oil Tasting.

 

CULTURE

There are riches and mysteries galore in the Sicilian history from the ancient Greeks to the Normans. This migration of different cultures has given Sicily its own special character. Riding here you will experience all these different historical and cultural layers that Sicily consists of, from the beaches to the beautiful Baroc cities to the churches and castles and the distinct kind of warmth and humor of the Sicilian people.

 

FOOD

Sicilian food is contradictory, just like the Sicilian culture. It is an odd mixture of Italian, Greek, Arab, French, Spanish, and North African. Its dinner plates are living odes to the number of peoples that have conquered, colonized, settled, ruled, and emigrated here. The vegetables and fruit grown here are known as some of the best in all of Europe and the fish from the ocean is a story of its own. Food is very important to Sicilians and they always talk about it.

TRAVEL CAMP PROGRAM

DAY 1 // Pickup from the Airport every second hour from 8.00 to 13.00 and transfer to Hotel.

Bike unpacking, “Aperitivo”, Presentation of the Camp and First Ride. We will start the ride at 15 sharp and it will be an easy 3 hours one just to evaluate the level of the guests in the group and to know each other. Dinner at 20.00. About 60km with 1100hm

DAY 2 // We will climb up to Savoca, a small town famous for the Godfather movie (of course a stop at the Bar Vitelli Cafe is a must!), we continue up to the Nebrodi Mountains where we reach Limina and then up to Roccafiorita where we will have a light lunch. Finally, we ride down to Letojanni. About 100km with 2000hm

DAY 3 // We will climb up to the Linguaglossa on the Giro 2020 climb to Etna on the  North (Piano Provenzana). We will visit the area of the 2002 eruption and then we go down on the beautiful road in the lava fields that brings us to Milo and Zafferana where we will enjoy some local specialties and observe life on the square. From Zafferana it is mostly down to the Hotel. About 120km with 2400hm

DAY 4 // This will be a “rest day”. We will ride south towards Catania. We will visit the city center, the fish market, and then return to the hotel on the scenic beach road. On the way, we will also give a look at the Villa that was used to film some scenes from the Godfather movie. About 100km with 800hm

DAY 5 // We go up we go to one of our favorite rides along the “Secret Roads” between Etna and Peloritani. We will ride the Alcantara river and Graniti. After this small town, there is a brutal but short 18% climb and then we continue on one of Nibali’s favorite training routes. After the climb from Graniti, we ride into the secret roads built by the allied soldiers during the Second World War from where they attacked the German Army. This road offers the most amazing view of Etna and the Church on top of Monte Kalfa where we will take a short break and take in the breathtaking views before we decent for a well-deserved lunch. After lunch, we descend to the coast and ride along the coastal road to the Hotel. About 85km with 2000hm

DAY 6 // Today we will ride up to Megaliti dell’Argimusco. This place, with rocks sculpted by the wind, is considered the Sicilian Stonehenge. A magic place you will never forget. About 90km with 2000hm

DAY 7 // Ciao e Arrivederci!!! Today we bring you back to the Airport. Tell us what time is your flight or if you want to stay some extra day with or without your bike. We will try to arrange everything for you all!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

AIRPORT We recommend that you fly to Catania airport from there we arrange transfer to/ from.

To and from Catania airport there are several connections from airlines like Norwegian, Alitalia, SAS, KLM, Lufthansa, Ryanair etc. If you have questions regarding the booking of tickets please contact us. We are ready to help you. IT IS IMPORTANT to have minimum 2 hours between connections if you are flying with a stopover so the handling people have time to put your bike on the plane. In the unlikely event that your bike is not delivered to the airport on the same flight as you and arrives the day after we will give you one of our bikes (if the size is available) so you can ride as planned with the rest of the group. We suggest you bring your pedals, shoes, helmet and one cycling kit in your handbag.

TRANSFER We will arrange your transfer to and from Catania Airport and the hotel. When you arrive we are ready to receive you and bring you and your bike to the hotel. The pickup will be every 2nd hour starting from 8.00 AM. In case you arrive one day before the first day we can arrange the pick up for free and you can add an extra day at the hotel.

SCC will be responsible for the daily bike rides. All Customers will ride with SCC every day. SCC guides will give insight into the special location and the history of the different towns and places we pass through.

LEVEL OF FITNESS This trip is suited for all people who ride the bike 2 times a week or more. SCC is the guarantor that clients of all levels will succeed in this cycling journey. If necessary, we will divide people into groups by fitness level. You must be able to ride around 70/80km a day with 1500hm.

BIKE RENTAL SCC If you don’t care to bring your bike you can rent, for €160, a full Carbon bike delivered directly to the Hotel.

DBL OCCUPANCY We will pair you with another guest of the same gender. Please inform us if you want to stay with another guest.

COVID19 CANCELLATION POLICIES In case you cannot travel because of COVID19 restrictions (so you cannot travel to Italy) we will credit you the deposit and you can use it for future camps or to buy our SCC Cycling Gears. The balance will be refunded to your account.

Giro d’Italia 2020 Memories – What to expect when you decide to come to our camp

 

THE PRICE FOR THE SICILY CYCLING TOUR PER PERSON IS

€999

Price for Non-Cycling Members is €700. All the activities (like visit of Etna Volcano, Catania, Taormina etc.) will be charged as Extra

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The magic place with the magic group
I took a week tour in Sicily with them, I saw beautiful places and magnificent roads, the guides take you to unique and typical places, the guides are friendly.
  
 
 
 
 Aldo T 
 
 
 Aldo T 
 
October 12, 2020.
 
 
 
  
 
 
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What a ride!
Challenging scenic rides, amazing food, temperate weather, quiet roads and experienced fun guides made for the perfect week of riding in Sicily. I can’t recommend Sicily Cycling Club enough.  Tommaso treats everyone like family.
  
 
 
 
 Jennfromvan 
 
 
 Jennfromvan 
 
October 12, 2020.
 
 
 
  
 
 
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Tempo perso  Tommaso
Our second trip to Sicily with SSC so we knew what to expect , a first class friendly service  and we weren't disappointed. 

Tommaso booked our accommodation , organised our airport transfers and when not guiding us personally ( a must do experience ) supplied us with a variety of the best best routes to do .

If you are thinking about visiting Sicily for a cycling trip i strongly recommend  contacting Tommaso at SSC whose  local knowledge will  help make you trip a trouble free &  more enjoyable experience .

We'll be back !!!
  
 
 
 
 PETER N 
 
 
 PETER N 
 
October 12, 2020.
 
 
 
  
 
 
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Sicilian Cycling  Godfather tour....lol
Awesomeness  see you again  asap xxx
ScC and Tommaso were awesome and their knowledge  so welcoming 💯💯💯💯💯
  
 
 
 
 Road_trip_2020au 
 
 
 Road_trip_2020au 
 
October 12, 2020.
 
 
 
  
 
 
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Sicily Godfather Cycling Tours
Hello from  Australia    Looking Forward tASreturning asap....Tomasso And Scc Were Awesome  And  Ongoing  Friendship  is truly..special..
..will be  back asap...obviously Covid us keeping  me from returning...any sooner Cheers
  
 
 
 
 John M 
 
 
 John M 
 
October 12, 2020.
 
 
 
  
 
 
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Excellent cycling camp, faultless
I absolutely loved every part of my trip, from being collected at the airport, right through the week of wonderfully planned rides, amazing food, fabulous knowledgable Guides, fantastic hotels, and great people who have become friends for life. The whole thing was faultless, I  can't recommend Sicily Cycling  club highly enough, and can't wait to return for an exciting bespoke trip next year. Tommaso truly runs and excellent service, and is extremely patient 😂
  
 
 
 
 specialek71 
 
 
 specialek71 
 
October 11, 2020.
 
 
 
  
 
 
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Sicilia in bicicletta!
Sicily Cycling Club è la miglior scelta per scoprire la Sicilia a bordo di una bici. Un tour organizzato ad hoc per tutti gli appassionati di sport e cicloturismo. Consigliatissimo inoltre per chi vuole vivere un'esperienza a contatto con la natura, condividendola con persone di nazionalità differenti. Il leader Tommaso è un professionista attento ai minimi particolari, pronto a risolvere in tempi brevi possibili imprevisti e a rendere le giornate uniche ed indimenticabili. Il divertimento è garantito!
  
 
 
 
 Damiana Jane T 
 
 
 Damiana Jane T 
 
October 11, 2020.
 
 
 
  
 
 
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The best!
I can’t recommend Sicily Cycling Club and Tommaso enough - look no further! I got in touch with Tommaso before my trip to Catania as I was looking to rent a bike just for 1-2 days. Not only did I have a chance to ride up Etna on a top bike (Bianchi) but he also helped me to plan the best route and offered to come and pick up the bike from my place when I no longer needed it. He is super helpful and so easygoing and friendly. Unfortunately I didn’t have a chance to ride with the club this time but booking a ride with them will be the first thing I’ll do when I plan another trip to Sicily. 100% recommend. Grazie!
  
 
 
 
 martag 
 
 
 martag 
 
October 11, 2020.
 
 
 
  
 
 
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Fantastic cycling camp!
We had a wonderful time cycling with Tommaso and some of his friends from the Sicily Cycling Club for the last 6 days! Great rides, interesting stories, wonderful scenery, lot’s of amazing food (thank God we did a lot of cycling!), lovely hotel. We will come back for sure!
  
 
 
 
 Petra L 
 
 
 Petra L 
 
October 10, 2020.
 
 
 
  
 
 
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Fantastic experience with real cycling lovers
I had a great time up Etna thanks Sicily Cycling Club the pace was perfect. we set off fairly steady as it was a long climb, but when i wanted to up the tempo towards the top, Fabio was more than good enough, i think he still had plenty left in the tank 🙂 Great spin, Great Company, i will definitely be back! Thanks for fixing my bike too!
  
 
 
 
 TommypNY 
 
 
 TommypNY 
 
February 22, 2020.

 

 

INCLUDED

  • Transfer from the airport to the hotel T/R.
  • 6 nights in hotel (country resort) in double room. (Single room is possible for €200 extra)
  • Half board (Breakfast and dinner + Aperitivo).
  • Secure Bike room.
  • Route program of 80/100 km a day and 1500/2500 hm. (adapted to the participants).
  • Guides will ride with you every day and will split the group into smaller ones with different fitness levels. At least 1 guide every 6 guests. 
  • Special Edition Jersey Especially designed for your Team.
  • “Aperitivo” after each ride with local food.
  • Support Car during the Rides. (no extra price for at least 10 partecipants)

 

EXCLUDED

  • Cafe and snacks during the rides.
  • Wine, Beer, and other alcoholic drinks.
  • It is possible to have a single room for an extra payment of € 200. 
  • Travel Insurance. You can get a Gold Coverage with SportsCoverDirect.com for less than €50.
  • If we cannot find a guest for you to share the double room with, we will offer you a single room fee discount of 50%.
  • Single massage after the Ride (based on first come first served) €25
  • 5 Massages Pack €110 after the Rides
  • Bike Rental €160 per week. The bikes are all Carbon bikes with enough gears to climb Sicilian Mountains
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