2025 Giro d’Italia Spectator Tour & Emilia Romagna Fomula 1 Grand Prix – The Ultimate Racing Adventure!
🚴♂️🏎️ Wait… WHAT?!? Yes, you read that right! In 2025, we’re bringing together two of the most thrilling races on the planet: the legendary Giro d’Italia Grand Tour and the high-speed action of Formula 1 at Imola! This is no ordinary Giro d’Italia spectator tour.
The Ultimate Cycling & Motorsports Experience
Picture this: You’re riding through the breathtaking landscapes of Tuscany and Emilia Romagna, conquering epic climbs featured in the Giro d’Italia spectator tour—then, you’re trackside at Imola, watching Formula 1 cars battle at one of the most historic circuits in the world. Pure adrenaline. Pure adventure.
And if that wasn’t exciting enough—this will be Lewis Hamilton’s first-ever race on Ferrari’s home soil in front of the Tifosi!
Join OBT for Our Exclusive 2025 Giro d’Italia & Emilia Romagna F1 Spectator Tour!
We’re taking our Giro d’Italia spectator tour to the next level by adding a full Formula 1 Grand Prix experience! Whether you’re a passionate cyclist, an F1 fanatic, or both, this trip is designed for adventure-seekers who crave world-class racing and unforgettable rides.
Our past guests have come from the U.S., Canada, Australia, and beyond, and we welcome both riders of all levels and non-riding fans.
What’s Included in Our Giro d’Italia & Formula 1 Tours?
✔️ 3+ Exclusive Giro d’Italia Stage Viewings – Witness key stages of the Giro in spectacular locations
✔️ Epic Cycling Routes – Ride the stunning roads of Tuscany & Emilia Romagna
✔️ Prime F1 Race Access – Tickets to Saturday’s practice & qualifying + Sunday’s Grand Prix at Imola
✔️ All-Inclusive Luxury – Stay in 3 & 4-star hotels, enjoy daily breakfasts, most dinners, and full road support
✔️ OBT Cycling Gear – Get a custom OBT cycling jersey plus other exclusive swag
✔️ Unmatched Hospitality – We take care of everything, so you can focus on the adventure!
This isn’t just another vacation—it’s the ultimate fusion of endurance, speed, and Italian passion.
📩 Contact us today to reserve your spot on this once-in-a-lifetime Giro d’Italia and Formula 1 tour!
CONTACT US TODAY to reserve your spot on this once-in-a-lifetime Giro d’Italia spectator tour, with a Formula 1 bonus!
If you’d like to read more about our past grand tour experiences, read HERE and HERE.
Join us on our Giro d’Italia and Emilia Romagna Formula 1 Tour!
- Dates: May 16 to 24, 2025
- Length: 9 days, 8 nights
- Service: Fully supported guided tour
- Type of riding: Varied – Mostly rolling terrain with some climbing.
- Bikes available to rent: Road bikes e-bikes, or hybrids.
- Average daily riding: From 20 miles/30km to 60 miles/100km with an average of 40 miles/65km. We always have extensions available for those wanting more challenging riding!
- Start city: Florence
- Finish city: Modena
- Suggested transport: Arrive by train or plane to Florence. Depart from Modena by train.
| Location | Hotel | Photo |
| Mugello/Imola | Residence Mugello Resort |  |
| Pisa/Lucca | Bagni di Pisa |  |
| Modena | Modena Resort |  |
Road Bikes: Our rental road bikes are a racing style with drop handlebars.Type – Carbon Road
- Sizes – XS to XXL
- Components – Shimano 105, hydraulic disc, compact double cranksets.
Hybrid Bikes: Our rental hybrid bikes are a relaxed style with flat handlebars.
- Type – Hybrid (Aluminum)
- Sizes – XS to XL
- Components – Mixture of Shimano road and mountain components with either triple cranksets.
eBikes: These semi-powered bikes allow for non-riders to share the experience with their friends and family who are stronger cyclists. 
- Type – Electric assist eBikes
- Sizes – S to XL
- Components – Mixture of Shimano Acera and Deore.
During the registration process, you will be asked for specifics to have the correct sized bike waiting for you. We can supply any number of styles of pedals – SPD, SPD-r, flat, Speedplay, Look, etc.
WHAT IS INCLUDED:
- OBT cycling jersey
- F1 tickets for Saturday and Sunday of the the race weekend.
- Complementary performance food for personal fueling and hydration
- All hotel accommodations
- Luggage transfers from hotel to hotel
- Meals as explained in the tour itinerary pages.
- Detailed route notes, maps, and tourist information
- Outstanding routing instructions for all rides! This includes GPS course downloads for your GPS unit, traditional cue sheet, and written prose describing each turn and the surrounding area. These methods are then supported by a roadmap.
- Your personal guides, helping you with support vehicles. On-road support will always be near. From greeting guests when they arrive to handling luggage transfers, mechanical issues, etc – our guides assist guests in every way. They also set you up on your rental bikes and can help with routing, and any other questions.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:
- Transportation to and from the start and finish locations
- Bikes, but we have rental bikes available
- Travel and Health Insurance
- Admission to sightseeing venues, unless explicitly mentioned as included
Tour Cost Per Person:
- Double Occupancy: US$4,995
- Single Occupancy: US$5,795
Bike Rental Per Person:
- Road Bike: US$395
- eBike: US$395
- Hybrid: US$325
What’s Next? Registering for your tour!
- Questions: First, please feel free to ask us any questions about the tour. We are happy to help clarify any details.
- Registration: Once you are ready to register please go to https://outfittertours.com/registration/ and complete the registration form. At the beginning of the form choose “Guided” then “2025 Giro d’Italia / Emilia Romagna F1 Tour” from the first two drop-down boxes. EACH tour participant will need to complete the form. At the end of the registration for you will be asked for a US$800 deposit. You can pay the deposit by bank check, wire, or credit card. Once we have all registrations we will secure all of the details of your tour – hotels, bikes, etc.
- Final Payment: 60 days prior to your tour we will invoice you for the balance of the tour.
- Tour Packet Delivery: Once the balance is paid and approximately 30 days before your tour we will send you a complete tour packet containing all details of your tour – accommodation information, detailed routing, a suggested packing list, maps, tourist guide, and much much more! For more information on our Terms & Conditions please CLICK HERE.
2025 Giro d’Italia Bike Tours & Emilia Romagna Formula 1 Grand Prix – Daily Itinerary
🚴♂️🏎️ The Ultimate Cycling & Motorsports Adventure in Italy!
Get ready for eight unforgettable days of thrilling Giro d’Italia bike tours, heart-pounding Formula 1 action at Imola, and breathtaking rides through Tuscany and Emilia Romagna—the heart of Italian motorsports and cycling culture.
Day 1: May 16th – Friday – Welcome to Florence & Mugello
Benvenuto in Italia! We’ll pick you up from Florence’s airport or train station and transfer you to our hotel in Mugello—home to the famous Mugello Circuit, which hosted the 2020 Tuscan Grand Prix. This charming town is the perfect launch point for our adventure.
🍽 Welcome dinner included.
Day 2: May 17th – Saturday – F1 Practice, Qualifying & Scenic Ride
🏁 It’s race weekend! We head to Imola for Formula 1 Free Practice 3 and Qualifying at the legendary Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari.
🚴♂️ Choose Your Ride: Cycle 70km through the stunning countryside to the track or take the van. These are the same roads used in the 2020 UCI Road World Championships!
🎟️ Prime Grandstand Seats: Partenza 3—right on the main straight, near the pits, start/finish line, and a giant video screen.
🍽 Dinner included at the hotel.
Day 3: May 18th – Sunday – Emilia Romagna Formula 1 Grand Prix – Race Day!
🏎️ It’s race day at Imola! Watch the world’s best drivers battle it out in Ferrari’s backyard from our premium grandstand seats. Just like yesterday, you can ride or van to the track—your choice!
🍽 Dinner included at the hotel.
Day 4: May 19th – Monday – Ride Through Tuscany & Meet the Pros
🚴♂️ We bid farewell to Mugello and head west toward the Tuscan coast. It’s the Giro d’Italia rest day, and we’ll ride through areas where pros are likely getting in some light training—we’ve had amazing encounters with riders in past tours!
🏨 We stay near tomorrow’s time trial course for a prime viewing experience.
🍽 Dinner included at the hotel.
Day 5: May 20th – Tuesday – Giro d’Italia Time Trial – Stage 10
🚴♂️ We start the day with a beautiful morning ride before settling in for a prime viewing spot along the Pisa to Lucca time trial route. Watch the riders power through this critical Giro stage!
🍽 Dinner on your own—local recommendations provided.
Day 6: May 21st – Wednesday – Ride to the Stage 11 Finish in Castelnuovo ne’ Monti
🚴♂️ We cycle to the mountaintop finish of Stage 11 in Castelnuovo ne’ Monti—a challenging yet rewarding day of riding. After witnessing the stage conclusion, we continue to Modena, home of Ferrari!
🍽 Dinner in Modena included.
Day 7: May 22nd – Thursday – Stage 12 Start in Modena
🚴♂️ We start the day with a ride before heading to the Giro d’Italia Stage 12 start, where we’ll see the teams and riders up close. This is one of the best chances to interact with the pros!
🍽 Dinner included at the hotel.
Day 8: May 23rd – Friday – Final Ride & Ferrari Factory Tours
🚴♂️ One last breathtaking ride through Emilia Romagna before we shift gears and dive into Italy’s legendary motorsports heritage.
🏎️ Ferrari Museum Tours – A must for any racing enthusiast, we explore the birthplace of Italy’s most iconic supercars. We will be visiting the Ferrari Museum in Maranello as well as the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena.
🍽 Farewell dinner at the hotel.
Day 9: May 24th – Saturday – Arrivederci!
We’ll transfer you back to Modena to continue your Italian adventure. Maybe head to Milan, or even Rome? Wherever you go, you’ll leave with unforgettable memories of cycling, racing, and pure Italian passion!
Ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Join us for the ultimate Giro d’Italia bike tour & Formula 1 Grand Prix experience!
