The camp runs from 24 March to 4 April 2022, with those dates as arrival and departure days. Eight nights are spent at Borgo Colleoli, and the riding programme covers six to seven guided training rides. Each ride runs 3 to 4.5 hours at a tempo pace of 28–32 km/h, with total ascent of 800–1,500 m per ride. That is a solid, steady workload rather than a race-pace thrash, and the climbing adds up over the week.

Rides are broken up by one or two coffee stops at a bar, which is how cycling in Italy tends to work. The group is capped at 10–12 riders, so you are riding with a small bunch rather than a large organised tour.

Away from the bike, the camp lists the Italian highlights you will see: Lucca, Pisa, Volterra, San Gimignano, the Garfagnana and the Valdera area. Borgo Colleoli sits in the Valdera, which puts Pisa, Lucca and Volterra within reach for the non-riding parts of the trip.

Accommodation is in two-floor apartments at the Borgo Colleoli resort, each with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen and an outdoor area. Transfers to and from Pisa airport or Pontedera–La Casciana train station are included in the price.

Bike rental is available at €250 for the whole camp if you are not bringing your own. The operator asks that EU residents hold a Covid-19 green certificate, with an equivalent certificate for non-EU travellers.

What's included

- 8 nights at Borgo Colleoli resort in a two-floor apartment - 6–7 guided training rides - Transfers to and from Pisa airport or Pontedera–La Casciana train station

What's not included

- Bike rental (available at €250 for the whole camp) - Travel to and from Italy - Meals and drinks - Travel insurance - Anything not listed as included