The classic Tour of Lombardy, the Race of the Falling Leaves, has a Gran Fondo to go with it. Starting and finishing in Cantu near Como, the Gran Fondo route takes in the iconic Ghisallo, the 20% plus Muro di Sormano and several other famous climbs of the pro race. Lake Como is the perfect place to end your cycling season. Your host is Giro d’Italia stage winner Andrea Ferrigato.

Sportive Breaks is an official Travel Specialist with the Santos Tour Down Under Australia’s greatest cycling race is back in full swing after the success in 2023. The Santos Tour Down Under women’s race will return for its second year as a Union Cyclist Internationale (UCI) Women’s World Tour event. The men’s race remains one of the first testing grounds of the year for some of the world’s best racers on the world tour. Join our local team as we witness riders compete for the Ochre Jersey This tour experience follows the entirety of the men’s race, giving guest the opportunity to ride sections of the race route and to get up close to the riders. Our Australian base for Sportive Breaks is Adelaide, we are passionate about cycling and showcasing our home city. Enjoy the meticulously crafted itinerary so you experience the very best of our roads, venues and locations. Our experienced local team look forward to welcoming you to Adelaide and giving you a local experience.

New with Sportive Breaks for 2025 is our Tuscany and Strade Bianche tour. Arrive on Monday 3 March at Florence airport and spend 3 nights at our beautiful Tuscan hotel before moving to Siena for 4 nights. This tour includes 3 guided rides in the beautiful Tuscan countryside plus a visit to Florence before moving to Siena for the Strade Bianche weekend. In Siena you will enjoy a fantastic Cross the Finish Experience where you will ride across the finish line just hours before the pros and you will have your photo taken on the official podium before enjoying finish hospitality. This is followed by finish hospitality. Also included is guaranteed entry for the 2025 Gran Fondo Strade Bianche in the front pen (1 – 300) which is not available to the general public.

Sportive Breaks are proud to be appointed as an OFFICIAL PREMIUM TOUR OPERATOR of the 2025 Milan Sanremo. Our weekend to Ride and Watch Milan Sanremo is hosted by Giro d’Italia stage winner Andrea Ferrigato and his team. Airport transfers from Nice Airport are available as well as bike rental for the weekend. On Saturday 22 March 2025 you will be able to ride the final section of the Milan Sanremo just hours before the professionals. Ride across the official finish in Sanremo, stand on the winner’s podium and have your photo taken. After this, watch the race finish live from the official 2025 Milan Sanremo hospitality venue. On Sunday 23 March you will be able to take part in the 2025 Gran Fondo Sanremo-Sanremo which takes in some of the climbs featured on the race route such as the Poggio and Cipressa.

The start of April is when the cycling world properly awakens from its winter slumber. There are all sorts of races taking place virtually daily across Northern France, Belgium and the Netherlands over this crucial period in the racing calendar, but two giant events stand out above all others. The Tour of Flanders and Paris Roubaix. Both events have their own amateur cycling events taking place the day before on Saturdays. Amateur riders from all over the world come and test themselves on the same roads as the professionals the day after. Each Sportive offers a variety of distances from (nearly) full-distance challenges to shorter trips over the cobbles and bergs of Flanders and Roubaix. Spend 12 days with us in Flanders and Roubaix on the ultimate spring classics cycling tour. Our team of local riders and mechanics will guide you around their home roads for an unforgettable experience. Not only will the cyclists in the group be well-looked after there is also plenty to do for those who don’t ride a bike themselves but are fans of this great sport.

The most famous one day race in the world and the most brutal sportive of the year in one weekend. You can experience both. The Paris Roubaix sportive takes you over all of the hardest sectors of this assault of a route finishing in the legendary velodrome in Roubaix. Choose from 3 Sportive distances that all start and finish in Roubaix at the famous velodrome apart from the long distance which starts in Busigny (90 mins from Roubaix).

2025 Mallorca 312 Mallorca 312 has become one of the classic European sportives over the last few years. Join thousands of riders in riding some of the most beautiful roads and toughest climbs on the island. All routes are on closed roads. You can make your mind up on the day depending on how good your legs are. You can ride the 167km (100 miles) or go for the two longer distances for a real challenge. What is the Mallorca 312? One of the biggest sportives on the calendar, 8,000 cyclists gather from around the world to ride the best roads on Mallorca on closed roads. There are three routes to choose from: 167km, 225km, and the long distance of 312km. The shortest route offers steady climbs, perfect for all abilities with plenty of opportunities to make new friends on the road. The medium course includes looping the coast and breathing in the fresh sea air. Last but certainly not least, the longer route is an endurance challenge and includes tackling two famous Mallorcan climbs. Your Experience 2025 brings the 16th edition of the Mallorca 312 sportive. Ride along stunning roads and tackle some of the toughest climbs the island has to offer. When you book with Sportive Breaks, we take care of everything, from booking the hotel and warm-up rides to a bike rental service. We offer guaranteed entry for Mallorca 312 2025 which allows you to ride any of the 3 distances on offer. Our packages also offer hotels in Playa de Muro near the start and the finish for 3 or more nights, guided warm-up rides and mechanical support.

Sportive Breaks is an official premium tour operator of the 2025 Etape du Tour. The date for the 2025 Etape du Tour is Sunday 13th July. Dates are still to be confirmed. Book your guaranteed 2025 Etape du Tour place now with Sportive Breaks for RMB1500. 2025 Etape du Tour Sportive Breaks offer guaranteed entry without the need to wait for the entry system to open. We offer hotel packages for 3 nights with a selection of hotels in the start or finish location (depending on the route) so you are perfectly placed for the start and finish of the 2025 Etape. Our packages include guided rides, mechanic services and staff support throughout the weekend. Airport transfers and bike rental are also available. Pre-book your 2025 Etape du Tour entry now for RMB1500 with our refund guarantee. After the route announcement in October 2024, you will benefit from the following privileges: First pick of our 2025 Etape du Tour hotel packages with your entry at RMB1500. Option to cancel with full refund if you no longer wish to do the Etape du Tour. 2025 Etape du Tour route Every year one of the stages of the Tour de France is chosen to be the ‘Etape du Tour de France’. This allows amateur riders their opportunity to ride a genuine Tour de France stage under professional race conditions. This means that there are closed roads, a time schedule, cut off times, feed stations and a Tour de France atmosphere. The 2025 Etape du Tour will take place on Sunday 13th July in the Alps (date not confirmed). Sportive Breaks are one of the most experienced tour operators for the Etape du Tour and if you book a hotel package with us you will benefit from having your own support team. With Sportive Breaks you will benefit from the best service for the Etape du Tour: Hotels in the best places Bed and breakfast and half board options Room options from single rooms, to twin rooms, doubles, and family rooms Mechanic service to help you setting up your bike after travel Private feed stations, guided rides on the route and social events Option to add extras such as bike rental and airport transfers We welcome all nationalities and solo travelers are made welcome