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Giro d’Italia 2026: “Ride Every Kilometre” Tours Pre-Booking

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  • Tour Type

    Giro d'Italia REK

  • Riding Level

    Avid

  • Location

    Bulgaria & Italy

  • Duration

    3 - 21 Stages

  • Length

    Depending on the tour

  • Climb

    Depending on the tour

7 May, 2026 - 1 Jun, 2026

Secure your spot now to ride every kilometre of the 2026 Giro d’Italia — fully supported, on the same day as the pros

You don’t need to be a professional to take on this challenge — but you do need to be a strong cyclist. Our “Ride Every Kilometre” (REK) tours are about the journey, not the race. Each day, you’ll ride the full stage of the Giro d’Italia route just hours ahead of the peloton, feeling the excitement build as the crowds gather and the race follows in your tracks.

Choose one week, two weeks, or take on all 21 stages — it’s the ultimate Giro experience.

With full Grand Tours Project support — expert guides, support vehicles, accommodation, meals, and transfers — all you need to do is focus on the ride and enjoy every moment.

Secure your place today and start training. The 2026 Giro route will be revealed soon; in the meantime, explore our 2025 REK tours to discover what makes this experience truly special.

Price: €1,500
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  • Level of fitness: Avid - fit enough to ride daily 120 to 200+ km at a steady pace, with refreshment stops
  • For dedicated cyclists who live for big adventures, mountain passes & pushing their limits
  • Grand Tours Project is the original creator of the "Ride Every Kilometre" tours since 2016
  • The challenge of a lifetime, a genuine "bucket-list" achievement
  • Giro d’Italia Official Tour Operator
  • Test yourself on the legendary mountain stages
  • Secure your spot now with a fully refundable deposit
  • First choice guaranteed - after the official route is announced, pick your preferred tour
  • Watch the world’s best cyclists battle for the pink jersey
  • Immerse yourself in Italy’s passion — its food, art, and timeless landscapes
  • Expert planning and support from our team - "Ride like a Pro"
  • Premium rental bike available.

PAST Giro d’Italia 2025: “Ride Every Kilometre” WEEK 1 – Albania and Southern Italy

Giro d’Italia 2025: “Ride Every Kilometre” WEEK 1 – Albania and Southern Italy
Italy 08 May 2025 - 19 May 2025 Giro d'Italia REK Giro d'Italia REK Avid

Ride Every Kilometre of Week 1 of the Giro d’Italia with the full support Grand Tours Project from the amazing Alberobello in Puglia, through the wild Apennines and into Siena with everything else in between. Start with the Grand Partenza in Albania, then cross to Italy to ride from Alberobello in Puglia, through the wild Apennines, and finish in Siena. Experience southern Italy’s charm and epic climbs with full support from Grand Tours Project.

Price From €7,290
PAST Giro d’Italia 2025: “Ride Every Kilometre” Week 2 – Tuscany to Northern Italy

Giro d’Italia 2025: “Ride Every Kilometre” Week 2 – Tuscany to Northern Italy
Italy 19 May 2025 - 26 May 2025 Giro d'Italia REK Giro d'Italia REK Active

Ride Every Kilometre of the Giro d’Italia with the full support of Grand Tours Project. It's our signature tour and is Week 2 delivers the full range of riding - an ITT, 2 mountain stages, flat and hilly riding from Tuscany through the Veneto and Friuli-Venetian regions into Slovenia before riding up through the AOC prosecco vineyards, over Monte Grappa and the Asiago Prealps.

Price From €5,250
PAST Giro d’Italia 2025: “Ride Every Kilometre” Week 3 – ITALIAN ALPS & ROMA

Giro d’Italia 2025: “Ride Every Kilometre” Week 3 – ITALIAN ALPS & ROMA
Italy 26 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025 Giro d'Italia REK Giro d'Italia REK Active

The Giro d’Italia Ride Every Kilometre tour for the final week in the Italian Alps is the ultimate test for amateur road cyclists - a chance to ascend and descend the same passes as the professional riders …on the same day, ahead of the race! With the full support of Grand Tours Project.

Price From €5,450

Additional information

IS THIS FOR ME?

You don’t need to be an elite athlete, but you must be fit and strong, and be ready for back-to-back long days in the saddle.

For our “Ride Every Kilometre” tours:

  • Intermediate and advanced cycling abilities and skills
  • Level of fitness: Avid – fit enough to ride 5 to 7 hours or 130 to 200 km on some days at a steady pace with refreshment stops
  • Good experience on big mountain climbs and descents, long-distance riding, and back-to-back days on the bike
  • Adequate training in advance of the trip – you will be attempting to ride several stages of a pro race. It is achievable when you have trained well
  • Time is an important factor on this trip. In order to achieve our goal of riding every kilometre, we must stick to a strict timetable. This includes early morning starts as instructed and adhering to the time allocated for our food breaks during the ride
  • If for some reason you are behind the group due to fitness or mechanical reasons, you will be asked to jump into the support vehicle to catch up with the rest of the group
  • If you are too far ahead of the group, you may need to wait for the group
  • The guides will set clear parameters such as road rules, food breaks, and waiting at the top of passes. Their instructions must be followed at all times
  • The safety of all our team members is our first priority. You are required to ride safely, respect all road rules, and follow the instructions of our guides and of any officials, for your benefit and for the other team members.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?

A challenge of a lifetime, stunning landscapes, challenging climbs, new friends, pure air and time away from your smartphone are guaranteed on this trip.

  • Ride Every Kilometre of the Giro d’Italia 2026  –  a week tour or full 21 stages
  • Nights in hotels hand-picked by our experienced team
  • Meals during riding days (breakfast/light lunch/dinner)
  • VIP official Giro d’Italia Stage included where possible
  • Energy nutrition – gels, energy bars, energy drinks, recovery drinks etc.
  • Knowledgeable and experienced guide(s)
  • Fully supported tour with vehicle(s)
  • Cleaning kit & tool kit available for use (our team will look after your bike daily)
  • Grand Tours Project cycling kit (Santini full premium kit + custom Scicon rain bag)
  • Handbook including all the details you need to know on your trip
  • GPX files – for bike computer device upload
  • Transfers from and to a designated airport/train station, within a predefined time window.

What’s not included?

  • Flights/transportation to the defined pick-up/drop-off locations
  • Lunch on arrival and departure days
  • Travel Insurance
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Massages
  • Premium rental bike available.

Giro d'Italia "Ride Every Kilometre" Tour, 2024

Giro REK

“Now my third year in a row riding with GTP and already looking forward to seeing you all again in 2025!”

Mark

Giro d'Italia "Ride Every Kilometre" Tour Week 2, 2023

I’ve done many bike tours with various companies, but GTP is in a class by themselves. The best in the business.

Steve

Giro d'Italia "Ride Every Kilometre" Tour, 2023

A memorable experience that was incredibly well-organised. Information provided beforehand, and guiding and support provided during the ride was excellent.

Jim
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