MAGLIA ROSA TOUR - GIRO DITALIA The 2014 Giro will be decided in the final week of racing.

Intense climbs, beautiful scenery and amazing racing await both the peloton and spectators alike. Our ultimate tour program welcomes you inside the Giro d'Italia like never before. Our exclusive status as the Official Tour provider of the race will give you VIP experiences like never before. Experience 7 incredible stages plus enjoy your chance to challenge yourself to climbs such as Gavia, Mortirolo, Stelvio & Zoncolan! 25 May2 June 2014

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DAY 1 - 3: WELCOME TO THE GIRO Step off the plane & in to Giro action Lunch on the race route - Conquer the Stelvio - Enjoy ancient thermal spa access - Ride ahead of the pros from Ponte di Legno Live race viewing atop Gavia - Challenge yourself to climb the Mortirolo - Great food & wine DAY 46: THE INTENSITY CLIMBS VIP stage start village access - Coffee with the riders - Winery tour & tastings - Watch the race with the locals on a mountain top finish - Cheer on the riders as they battle pitches of 15% - Visit the riders as they prepare for the Time Trial - VIP race hospitality at the TT finish at Cima Grappa

Maglia Rosa Tour - Giro dItalia DAY 7 - 9: WE CROWN THE WINNER Climb the infamous Zoncolan - Ride across the finish line & stand atop the podium VIP hospitality atop the race defining climb - Be there for the awarding of the Maglia Rosa - VIP seating at the finish in Trieste Soak up the atmosphere of the race - Be there for the trophy presentation

HIGHLIGHTS
Experience the final 7 stages of the 2014 Giro VIP race access + VIP hospitality on 4 stages Go behind the scenes at the race start village Ride across the finish line & stand atop the podium 4 star accommodation in great locations Rider & Non rider programs Fully supported rides & great guides Race accredited small group tour Limited to 15 guests

SUMMARY
Dates: 25 May - 2 June 2014 Price per rider: 4480 Price per non-rider: 4250 Single Supplement: 1300 Tour type: Cycling & Non cycling Start point: Milan Malpensa Airport Finish point: Trieste / Venice Airport Accommodation: 8 nights 4* Tel: +33 6 66 87 46 96 Email: info@sportspulsions.com

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25 May 2014: Enjoy lunch on the race route, cheer the arrival of the riders, bike fitting & welcome dinner Guests will be met at the Milan Malpensa International Airport by their guide team on the morning of the 25th. Our planned departure time from the airport is 11am. Should you be staying at an airport hotel we will pick you up from there. If you have questions or concerns regarding your flight arrival possibilities, please don't hesitate to contact us. Wherever possible we will assist to make the necessary arrangements to assist your arrival. From the airport we will be taking you straight in to the Giro d'Italia race action! Our first stop will be for lunch on the race route itself. We will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant where you will enjoy your first Italian pizza, the chance to get to know your tour companions & the guide team. During the afternoon you will have the chance to cheer on the riders as they pass on their way to the stage finish atop Montecampione. Here you will enjoy the speed, colour & excitement of the race in what will be your first of many chances to be a part of the race action. After lunch we will head to our hotel located in the beautiful mountain region of Northern Italy. We will be sure to enjoy the closing stages of the day's stage on television as Today is a rest day for the pros. For our group it presents a fantastic opportunity as we will be staying in the same vil26 May 2014 Challenge yourself on the incredible Stelvio Pass, enjoy historic thermal springs In the late afternoon we will be conducting the bike fitting for the guests. For those bringing their own bikes, our mechanics will be on-hand to assist should you require. Should time allow we will take a short ride from our hotel. In the evening, guests will enjoy a 3 course welcome dinner at our hotel in the stage start village of Ponte di Legno. Each eveing your guide team will update you on the race action plus the activities for the following day. Overnight: Ponte di Legno Live race viewing: Stage 15 - Valdengo to Montecampione the mountain top finish is set to be frenetic.

Maglia Rosa Tour - Giro dItalia lage as many of the pro teams & race officials. You will enjoy an incredible atmosphere and likely see pro riders enjoying some time at leisure. Rider program: In the morning we will take a drive to the stunning village of Bormio, located in the heart of the mountains. From here we will enjoy a warm-up ride in the valley before we enjoy one of the most beautiful climbs in the world, Passo Stelvio. The 20km ascent is a great introduction to climbing in the region, it is challenging yet very achievable for most as it has regular moments where the roads levels out before climbing again. The series of switchbacks offers incredible views back down the valley and makes it one of the world's great climbs.

On reaching the summit, guests will have two options. For those looking for an extended challenge, we will be offering

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the chance to descend the Northern face to the village of Prato before climbing back up to give you the chance to tick off both faces of the famous Stelvio Pass. For guests looking for a more relaxed afternoon, we will return directly back to the village of Bormio where you will have the chance to explore this beautiful medieval village of take in some time at one of the famous thermal springs that are situated nearby. Non rider program: Guests will be transferred to the village of Bormio. Bormio has been on the traditional trade routes dating back to Roman days & due to its incredible thermal springs and great skiing, a destination for the rich and famous of Italy. Here you will be welcomed to one of the oldest day spas in the world. Whilst the riders are tackling the Stelvio, you will enjoy an afternoon in ancient thermal springs, lunch and a 30 minute massage! With over 100 different treatment options, the spa will be a day to remember! Rider program: We will start out ahead of the pros from the start line in Ponte di Legno. Riding on the race route itself, we will climb to the top of the first climb, Passo Gavia, from where we will watch the race. The Gavia is a beautiful climb. At the base it is tree-lined and lush before opening out to a more lunar type terrain. With our race-accredited guides and support vehicles there with you, you will have all the support you require. We will also carry with us any extra clothing & equipment you need With the race starting in Ponte di Legno, the village will be full of action. Here you will see the preparations as the race organisers put the finishing touches on what will be one of the most important stages of the race. Overnight: Ponte di Legno Live race viewing: Rest day Ride distance: 42 or 96km 27 May 2014 Ride on the race route to the Passo Gavia, Race viewing atop Gavia, Climb the famous Mortirolo Combined program: In the evening, guests will enjoy an evening at leisure. Here you will have the chance to enjoy dinner in one of Ponte di Legno's restaurants & potentially see some of the riders as they await the final week's racing. the arrival of the riders.

Maglia Rosa Tour - Giro dItalia to make your time at the top comfortable in preparation for

At the summit, guests will see the intensity of the race. The first climb following a rest day is always interesting. Some riders benefit greatly whereas others suffer. As a result we are likely to see attacking racing as the riders look to make the most of the situation.

Following the passing of the race, guests will have the choice to ride back to our hotel in Ponte di Legno where you can enjoy an afternoon watching the racing live on television. Alternatively we will be offering the chance to do an extended ride. We will continue on the race route through to Bormio before following the valley to the famous climb of Mortirolo! Here guests will have the choice of climbing from Grosio or Mazzo. Both faces are challenging but Mazzo more so. It is said to be one of the toughest climbs in any Grand Tour.

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On the Mazzo face, you will get to see the memorial to the ever popular, Marco Pantani. On reaching the summit, we will then descend the Southern face en route to our hotel directly. Conquering the Gavia & Mortirolo is a great day for any cyclist! Non rider program: Guests will have the choice to enjoy the atmosphere of the start village or to join our riding guests to watch the race atop the Passo Gavia. In the start village you will enjoy watching the rider preparations, the carnival atmosphere of the race, plus see the riders signing in and then the race depart. The start village is always a great chance to get signatures and photos of your favourite riders. For those choosing to travel to the Passo Gavia, you will enjoy travelling in our race accredited support vehicles to the peak. Here you will be part of the action as we witness the race cross this beautiful alpine pass. Following the passing of the race we will return to Ponte di Legno to enjoy the continuation of the race and its exciting conclusion on the television. Combined program: In the evening we will enjoy dinner at our hotel. 28 May 2014 Stunning ride on quiet roads, VIP access to the race start, Winery tour & tastings Combined program: Overnight: Ponte di Legno Live race viewing: Ponte di Legno to Val Martello (139km) Ride distance: 30km or 106km (with break to watch the race) Rider program:

Maglia Rosa Tour - Giro dItalia After a short transfer our ride will take us on a stunning back road that skirts the mountains and will bring us to the start village of the day's stage. After a couple of big days of climbing, the undulating ride will provide a welcome relief. On arrival in Sarnonico, the group will enjoy VIP access to the start village. After our experience of the race start, we will then take to the bikes again, enjoying a beautiful (and largely downhill) ride to our afternoon destination. The valley connecting Italy and Austria is home to excellent wineries. Our ride will take us through the vineyards to our winery of choice.

In Sarnonico all guests will enjoy VIP access to the start village for the day's race. Here we will be in the heart of the action as we enjoy Italian coffee & pastries whilst welcoming the riders as they sign in for the day's racing in the VIP zone. In 2013, our guests enjoyed coffee with many riders, including Mark Cavendish, before they set out for the stage. Your access will give you the chance to enjoy a photo with Following breakfast at the hotel we will head West for the start village of Sarnonico. the stunning race trophy, enjoy the rider interviews and then farewell the riders as they commence the 204km stage to Vittorio Veneto.

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Following the race depart, we will then proceed to one of the best wineries in the region. During the afternoon guests will enjoy a tour of the cellar and tastings. The region is famous for its white wine, grown on the valley floor and also on beautiful terraces that climb the rocky hill faces. With the race finishing quite close to Trento, we will have a After our relaxed visit we will travel to our new hotel in the beautiful city of Trento. Trento has a strong history in cycling, and in 2013 was the host city of the World Amateur championships. Rider program: In the evening we will enjoy a 3 course dinner and a recap on the Giro racing of the day. Overnight: Trento Live race viewing: Sarnonico to Vittorio Veneto (204km) Ride distance: Morning ride - 32km, Afternoon ride 46km Departing by bike from our hotel, we will ride to intercept the race route at the village of Pergine Valsugana. At this point we will ride on the race route around the Lago di Caodonazzo to the final climb. From here guests will have the choice to watch the race from the village at the base or climb to the race finish and be part of the large crowd expected to cheer on the riders as they hit peaks of 14%. With only 2 combative stages left in the race for the climbers, this stage is likely to be explosive given its shorter distance and tough closing climb. Following the conclusion of racing we will enjoy the short ride back to our hotel. Non rider program: Guests will join the rider group, as we transfer to the stage route. After enjoying the crowds lining the route, we will set up base in the village of Levico Terme. This spa town 30 May 2014 Overnight: Trento Combined program: more relaxed start to the day. For anybody wishing to have a day at leisure, guests have the option to pass the day in the beautiful city of Trento should they wish. 29 May 2014 Explore beautiful Trento, Ride on the race route ahead of the pros, Be part of the atmosphere of a mountain top finish

Maglia Rosa Tour - Giro dItalia will be a great place to soak up the atmosphere of the Giro. Here we will enjoy watching the race come to us live, then all the excitement as the race passes before climbing up to the finish.

After returning to Trento, guests will have the chance to dine at leisure. Trento has many great restaurants and our guides and the hotel staff will be there to assist should you need recommendations.

Live race viewing: Belluno to Rif Panarotta (171km) Ride distance: 70km (with break to watch the race)

Visit the riders as they prepare for the ITT, VIP hospitality at the finish, Be there for there for the jersey presentations On what will be a critical day in the race's overall outcome,

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our guests will enjoy a rest day from the bike to allow us a chance to enjoy all that the Time Trial has to offer. In the morning, we will transfer to the start village of the time trial, Bassano del Grappa. Here we will check in on the teams as they prepare. You will see the mechanics in action and many riders warming up and discussing tactics with their coaches and managers. In the evening we will enjoy dinner at our new hotel in From here, we will then transfer to the finish point of Cima Grappa. The final time trial of the race is a 26.8km uphill test that will have a massive impact on the race. Overnight: Brugnera Live race action: Bassano del Grappa - Cima Grappa ITT (26.8km) 31 May 2014 Climb the mighty Zoncolan ahead of the pros, ride across the finish line & stand atop the podium, VIP finish hospitality One of the biggest names for climbing is 'Zoncolan'. located to the North of Venice, this climb is infamous for its ability to change a race. With a 15% maximum gradient which is On arriving at the race finish point we will then enjoy an afternoon of VIP race hospitality. All guests will be invited in to the exclusive Giro Club. The hospitality zone is located on the finish line and here you will enjoy an afternoon of food, drinks and incredible live race action as we witness a critical moment in the 2014 Giro d'Italia. You are also likely to meet many legends of cycling as it is the place to Rider program: Guests will be transferred to the race route from where we will start our ride. On this day you will be part of a wave of cyclists as the Italian and world's cycling enthusiasts located at the top of the climb, the climb has the ability to tear the race apart and create major time gaps. Non rider program: Brugnera. At the conclusion of the race we will be there for the presentation of the stage winner and potentially the changing of the wearer of the 'Maglia Rosa'. be for the past legends and race officials. In 2013 we enjoyed the company of Marco Cipollini and many others in the Giro Club. history.

Maglia Rosa Tour - Giro dItalia converge for what will be an incredible day in the Giro's Following a beautiful descent we will follow the valley floor before turning upwards to conquer the Zoncolan. With our race accredited support vehicles on the ride with you, guests will be encouraged to conquer what is an incredible climb. On reaching the summit you will have the exclusive experience of riding across the finish line and standing atop the podium like the likes of Rodriguez & Quintana will do only hours later!

With the riders taking on the mighty Zoncolan, you will be there to provide moral support. Joining our staff in the support vehicles, you will witness the true size and passion of the Giro. Here you will be a part of the race as we climb

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the Zoncolan in front of thousands that line the climb. On reaching the summit, you will have the chance to join the riding group as we enjoy our photos being taken on the race podium! Combined program: On arrival at the summit, guests will have the chance to freshen up before we take you to the VIP zone at the finish line. Here guests will have the best viewing of the finish possible, plus enjoy watching the race coming live on television and food & drinks throughout the afternoon. Guests will be invited to enjoy the morning at leisure. Our hotel is located in the heart of the city in the beautiful old centre. Here you will be able to enjoy some Italian coffee or enjoy a walk to the nearby seafront. Our final tour day will be one to remember. The arrival of the Giro d'Italia to Trieste will be full of colour and supported by a huge crowd. for the race finish, Be there for the sprint & race presentation

Maglia Rosa Tour - Giro dItalia do 8 laps of the city circuit. The early laps are typically honouring the winners of the race's overall titles & often riders that may have announced their upcoming retirement. After this the racing is on in earnest as the title of the best sprinter is typically still alive & the honour to win the final stage is coveted. Will we see Mark Cavendish continue his success or can one of the younger challengers take the title? Whatever happens, we will be there to see it from our prime seating with uninterrupted views! At the conclusion of the race guests will be able to make

We will be there to see the ultimate conclusion to determine the winner of the 2014 Maglia Rosa from the ultimate viewing location! At the conclusion of the racing we will enjoy the celebrations as the stage winner and ultimately the overall winner will be decided & the jerseys presented. From here we will travel to our hotel in the 2014 Giro finish city of Trieste. In the afternoon guests will be welcomed at our private Overnight: Trieste Live race action: Maniago to Monte Zoncolan (167km) Ride distance: up to 70km 1 June 2014 Soak up the atmosphere of beautiful Trieste, VIP seating From here the riders will have their moment. The race will grand stand located at the finish line. Here we will enjoy a fantastic afternoon. During the day we will see the parade of the Giro d'Italia, with all the publicity caravan entertaining the crowd before the arrival of the race.

their way to the race presentation zone to see the official crowning of the winners. The Italians know how to celebrate and the presentation is certainly something to witness. In the evening we will enjoy a celebration dinner, to commemorate a fantastic Giro d'Italia, great riding & sightseeing.

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Meals, drinks and snacks outside of inclusions listed above Overnight: Trieste Live race action: Gemona to Trieste (169km) 2 June 2014 Following breakfast at the hotel, we will transfer guests to Venice Marco Polo airport for onward travel. Please do not book flights departing prior to 2pm. Should you wish to explore Italy further, Trieste is connected by regular trains to all the major centres including Venice, Rome, Milan and Florence. Inclusions: 8 night's accommodation with breakfast daily 6 dinners & 1 lunch Official race hospitality as outlined in the program 6 guided rides with race accredited support vehicles Accredited guide support throughout Race pack including cap, musette, polo Official riders guide of the 2014 Giro d'Italia Riders receiver tour jersey and knicks and nutrition kit (gels, bars, isotonic powders) Additional fruit, cereal bars, etc during rides Road-book including maps, gradient charts and local information Transport as outlined in the program Local taxes & fees Not included: Transport to/from tour start and finish point Personal travel insurance Trento (2 nights) Villa Madruzzo - 4* http://www.villamadruzzo.com/?lang=en Trieste (2 nights) Hotel Continentale 4* Personal spending money & tips Bike rental, see bottom of page for details About the hotels: All our hotels have been selected for their quality & location. We minimise time spent in transit, maximise the time you can ride to & from the hotel, and where possible be around the teams. Ponte di Legno (3 nights) Hotel Mirella - 4* http://www.hotelmirella.it/en/HOME/ Brughera (1 night) Hotel Ca'Brughera 4*

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About the rides: Guests are invited to ride the length and speed that suits them individually. We structure our rides with a riding guide at the front, who goes at the pace of the faster riders and a guide at the rear who goes at the pace of the slowest rider. We will then have further guides within the group based on group numbers. In addition, our support vehicles are on the ride route with the group to assist in the situation of mechanical issues, to carry spare clothing, food, water, etc and to allow the option to shorten the ride if you wish. Bike rental: Enjoy the use of a top quality Trek Madone 5.2 or Trek Domane 5.2 with compact & 12-28 gearing for the duration of your tour. Cost: 175 On race days there may be the need to shorten the rides for some within the group depending on ride speeds in order to avoid road closures. This will be kept to a minimum however we appreciate your understanding on this should it need to take place. level of experience and fitness is suitable for the programs, please don't hesitate in contacting us to discuss. We can also assist in providing training ideas should you wish.

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We will send you the dimensions of the bikes to assist you in selecting the frame size that is right for you. Alternatively we recommend visiting a Trek dealer close to you to confirm sizing. All guests are required to bring their own pedals, cycling shoes, helmets and bike computers.

Depending on the timings of the race on the day and the varying speeds of the group, on some days we may choose to break for a coffee in a nice village we know to regroup, and on other days continue to ride through to our final destination. Our programs are designed to give each individual the challenge they are looking for. If you are uncertain if your

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