Velo Veneto
Entry Detail
Summary
Introduction
Velo Veneto, based in Castelcucco, Northern Italy, offer Performance Oriented Italian Cycling Vacations. Castelcucco is conveniently placed in the Veneto region along with other famous towns and cities such as Venice, Treviso, Padua and Verona.
Non cycling partners can join a Velo Veneto supplied guide on local excursions or longer day trips. Some of these may incur additional charges so please check when booking.
If you are wanting to enter a race, Velo Veneto is a registered Italian team and as such, will issue you with a race license. A USA Cycling or UCI license is not accepted. You will need to wear a Velo Veneto cycling team jersey during the racing.
Velo Veneto also offer entries to numerous Sportives. At a slightly slower pace, they run tours allowing you the chance to take the cycling at a slower pace but to discover the food and wine of Italy. Clubs, Corporate and Coaches who'd like to use Velo Veneto and their facilities are also welcomed.
If you wish to extend your holiday without your bike, Velo Veneto will store your bike in their secure lock up until you return.
Bike Hire
Both carbon and Aluminum frame bikes are available for hire.
For major repairs, there are local bike shops nearby.
Travel
By air; the closest International airport is Aeroporto Marco Polo, Venice
Velo Veneto offer airport transfers.
Accommodation
The accommodation is based at the family run hotel, Hotel Monte Grappa in Castelcucco. Meals will be served in the hotel restaurant, there are TVs in each room and a communal TV lounge, secure bike storage for your bikes and tools, a small weights room and an on-site laundry.
Training Facilities
Cycling Playground
The area offers a diverse terrain which easily covers all your training needs. Monte Grappa, a 1,772 metre, 26km climb with 26 switchbacks is only 13km from the camp's base and other climbs ranging from 3km to 30km are within a short cycle ride. To the south, the roads of the Padovana Plains are flat making it ideal for fast training.
The Dolomites are only a few hours drive from the accommodation and a normal training week will have at least two days in this region.
If you are unsure how to best prepare for your trip, Velo Veneto will help you with a customized training program that will fit your specific needs.
Cycling Dates
Cycling Packages
TRAINING WEEKS
The Veneto is the most popular region for all types of cycling. The Monte Grappa, with its 26 km climb, is only minutes from the hotel, and many climbs ranging from 3km to 30km long are within a short ride. You will ride in the Dolomites and the famous climbs of the Giro d’Italia. Cycling alongside the mountain range enables you to ride more than 100 km of rolling hills. For flat terrain, you can go for hours on the Padovana plains.
For further details, view Velo Veneto Training Camps ....
TOURING WEEKS
These touring camps will introude you to the local people and their lifestyle, experiencing this up close. You will be able to re-ride your favorite rides because at Velo Veneto, you’ll be living in the Veneto region.
For further details, view Velo Veneto Touring Camps ....
RACE CAMPS
This is a 7 day camp giving you the opportunity to train in this popular cycling area and race some of the many Italian amateur races. These races are very popular and part of the country's culture. You can come as an individual or take advantage of the various discounts if you bring your friends or your club.
For further details, view Velo Veneto Race Camps ....
MARATONA dles DOLOMITES CAMP
The Giro d’Italia regularly returns to the dramtic Dolomites for the challenge its steep and twisting roads provide and for the scenery that leaves viewers everywhere wishing they were in Italy! For 31 years, the Maratona dles Dolomites (Maratona Dolomiti) has taken tens of thousands of riders over some of the most beautiful and iconic passes in the Dolomites, including the Pordoi, Sella, Giau, and Valparola.
For further details, view Velo Veneto Maratona Dles Dolomites Camps ....
CUSTOM CAMPS & CORPORATE
There are a range of options available. Clubs/Teams who'd like to run their own camp. Corporate who'd like to create an employees week or help launch a new product or press release. Coaches who'd like to have a professional performance base for their own training camps.
For further details, view Velo Veneto Custom Camps & Corporate ....
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Reviews
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Reviewed by Kristopher
On 08-Dec-2016 11:0:56
Comments: Best experience and trip of my life! Velo Veneto, takes care of everything! I would highly recommend booking a trip with them!
Reviewed by Larry
On 08-Dec-2016 11:0:06
Comments: Expectations were exceeded in all regards...my first bike trip to Europe could not have been more memorable....7 rides, best roads ever, support from an amazing bike crew, outstanding meals, great wine....I could go on and on.
Jason and Team are Rock Stars
Reviewed by Peter
On 15-Feb-2016 07:0:44
Comments: Great location, great food, accommodation and host. Fantastic racing.
Loved it.
Reviewed by Kathy Blackmon
On 12-Nov-2014 22:0:33
Comments: My recent trip with Velo Veneto and Craig Lewis in the Friuli and Veneto region of Italy far exceeded my expectations. Jason and Craig went out of their way to make our experience first rate. Even though we arrived in Italy before the tour started Jason was there to meet us at the airport and take our extra luggage and bikes so we didn't have to cart them or store them while we visited a couple days in Venice prior to the start of the camp. He escorted us to the water taxi and made sure our transportation was secured before taking off.
Once the camp started every thing operated smoothly, professionally and without any stress. I know the logistics of keeping up with a group can be a challenge but the staff made it look easy and seamless.
I also rented a bike instead of bringing my own and it was top rate and Jason made sure it was a perfect fit!
Craig's knowledge of the Friuli region and locals made us all feel like we were royalty. Each route, meal and experience was truly magical!
And while in Veneto Jason and the locals in Bassano made the challenging routes of the region attainable and fun.
Every detail was well planned with care but Jason & Craig were just also just as quick to be flexible if the group wanted something different, and they did it graciously.
And those attention to details continued right up to the day we left as Jason even helped us with our luggage all the way to the counter.
I highly recommend and have told anyone who will listen that the best luxury bike vacations should be entrusted to Jason, Velo Veneto and Craig Lewis! And I look forward to the next adventure.
Reviewed by Bobbie Marshall
On 07-Nov-2014 13:0:20
Comments: Velo Veneto is #1 of the many training camps and luxury bicycle adventures we have experienced. The staff is highly competent, funny, and kind making our "Training Camp with Craig Lewis in Friuli & Veneto 2014" absolutely perfect.
For 9 days we enjoyed challenging rides (Monte Grappa, Julian Alps) followed by 5 star meals & wine, and immersion into the region's culture- all with zero stress. Thanks to Jason's logistic & linguistic skills and Craig's familiarity with Friuli's vineyards, cycling roads and fabulous citizens, we experienced a magical trip that could not have happened without Velo Veneto and Craig Lewis.
Each guest finished stronger than we arrived, armed with new confidence. Thank you Jason for your encouragement.
Since Velo Veneto has a race license, we were able to race in the Prosecco Gran Fondo, an incredible event. Our over 60 Master's racer finished well, while the rest of us enjoyed soaking up the culture with the fun-loving people of Prosecco at every rest stop.
It is rare and wonderful to spend each vacation day focusing on what we truly love: riding low traffic roads in God's beautiful creation, staying in luxurious inns run by helpful staff, and Michelin-starred dining with local wines suggested by Craig Lewis. Velo Veneto seemed to anticipate each need or desire before it arose. For example, Jason overheard that Craig started his cycling career as a 15 year old Junior near Asolo and suddenly we were in Asolo sipping Prosecco.
We are training now for Velo Veneto w/ Craig Lewis trips in Friuli and Spain 2015.
Reviewed by Alex Brakmo
On 29-Oct-2014 18:0:31
Comments: I have been lucky enough to cycle in Spain, France and Italy, I love Italy the best and the best place to go is with Velo Veneto, I have been going with them for seven years, and the reason I keep coming back is the people running it are awesome! and so is the riding and if you want, the racing. They will help with any needs or extra plans for travel and family.
there is no better place!
Reviewed by Luis Chacon
On 27-Oct-2014 05:0:10
Comments: I´ve been to other cyclings camps in Europe and nothing like the professionalism and convenience of Velo Veneto. The area around Castelcucco is awesome, you can find any kind of terrain near by and also is within a couple of hours of the Dolomites. Besides that, Velo Veneto provides custom service depending upon what you want to do, you want to race? they´ll get you a license, you want to ride around, there are several places, you want to go to Stelvio or Gavia? No problem. Besides all that, I´ve brought my family with me and they did arrange all kind of activities for them while I was cycling so I highly recommend Velo Veneto for your next cycling camp in Europe!
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Advanced Training Wk 2 – Threshold Training 25.02.21
Week 2; Lactate Threshold Training. The better your lactate threshold, the better you will compete. Your lactate threshold is the highest intensity you can ride for 1 hour before lactate builds up in your blood. -
Basic Training week 2; Strength & Core 25.02.21
Week 2 of your Basic Training Program for winter cycling looks at ways to build strength and develop your core. -
5-Wk Advanced Power Turbo TP 12.02.21
An intense 5-week indoor training program designed to improve strength and endurance. The program is geared towards the competition level cyclist. -
5-Wk Basic Endurance TP 12.02.21
To get the most from cycling you have to be able to train during the winter months & using a turbo trainer, you can maintain fitness, feel good and fit your cycling into your schedule.