We believe we are the first tour operator to offer our customers the option to pay via instalment at no extra charge. It’s very simple how it works. Your deposit is £100.00 and the 1st instalment will be due on last working day of the following month. You then count from that month until June 2022 and that’s how many months you need to pay for. Please note single supplement and bike transfer is NOT included in this example.

See example below :-

£100.00 deposit – January 2021  ,

First Payment – last day of February 2021

Final Payment – June 2022

Number of payments 17

Eg charges 

£799.95 – cost of trip

£100.00 – deposit

£699.95 balance

£41.17 per month for 17 months

Please note monthly payments must reach us on the last week day of the month. A missed payment will result in the full balance being due by the 14th of the following missed payment month, failure to pay the due balance will result in all previous payments being non-refundable and your booking cancelled.

If at any point you cancel your booking our terms and conditions fall into play – please refer to our 21 days refund terms.

If you require further information/clarification on monthly payments please do not hesitate to contact us via email or phone .

Ever wanted to be an investor in an event which is part of the sport that you love and enjoy, then look no further. We at European Cycle Events have been organising trips to Italy attending all the top Gran Fondo’s for many years (18+). As a result of this I have gathered a vast amount of experience and knowledge from riding 43 events. With this in mind I have taken on board what is offered to riders before, during and after events, so I have decided to organise my own event in Bormio – Italy for July 2022 named Gran Fondo Tre Modi (www.stelviotremodi.com)  translated means Stelvio 3 ways, with an limited number of riders that being 200.

To run this event and others I will be setting up a new company with shareholders, this company will have access to things such as the database of riders from ECE to advertise and build a field for this event.

For such a venture I am looking to raise capital via investors to come on board and benefit in a number of ways. I am looking to raise £49,999 at £1 per share with the minimum investment being £250.00. Should companies or individuals wish to invest higher amounts that’s not an issue, the remaining shares (50,001) will be retained by myself.

What will investors money be used for, promote/advertise the event in places such as magazines, Facebook, Sportive events in the UK, venue gathering for presentations such as  cycle cafes and shops e.g Giro in Esher, possibly top cycle road shops ,publicity free bees. In addition the cost of bringing ex-pros to the event which adds value to the event. I have contacts such as Ale Vanotti (ex-pro with Astana and Luqigas) who was domestique to V.Nibali when he won the TDF, also I have the contact of Johan Museeuw (3 times Paris-Roubaix and Ex-world champion).

There will be no need for shareholders money to be used to actually run the event as this will be self-funding by means of rider’s entries/bookings.

Investors will probably be thinking, what will I get in return for my investment. There will be three ways of getting a return, 1) discount to ride the actual event – 5% 2) discount on trips organised by ECE 5% 3) dividends.

Please note dividends will be paid out to shareholders by taking 50% of the event profit with the other 50% being re-invested for the following year.

Without going into too much detail here online if this is something you would like to know and be part of a new exciting project then please email me with contact details at stelviotremodi@gmail.com for a casual chat and then I can send on financial details.

The event commences from Bormio and you will be climbing straight away with 21kms ahead of you with an average gradient of 7%,which will lead you to the first feed station (18km) which is just 3km short of  the top of the pass of the left.

We suggest you take on food and a rest before dropping down into Prato. After a careful decent circa 24km, you will then turn left and level out along a rolling terrain for circa 15km , upon which you will take a left turn and commence the climb of  the Umbrial Pass. You will then cross the boarder back into Italy  and circa 1km you will reach the 2nd feed station (75km). You must arrive within 7 and half  hours of the start, the cut is 13:30 (and average of 10kph) . Failure to arrive by the cut time means you will be eliminated from the event/results sheet. Should you wish to continue then there will be NO SUPPORT available.

By now you would have covered  circa 75km , after you have been fed, watered and rested , U-turn and retrace your steps by dropping down the  Umbrail Pass, when you reach the T-Junction  turn right and retrace along the Vally road , then take right , signed STELVIO and  commence the final climb of the pass from the Parto side  – a 24km climb to reach the finish line (third feed) – part way up this final climb will be a drinks tank.

If at the 2nd feed before returning down the Umbrail Pass , you feel  you have had enough then carefully descend down in the direction of Bormio to your hotel, but I am sure you would want to continue and complete this epic challenge you came to do.

Event Start time – 06:00 ,

Cut off time 13:30

Event finish time 18:00

Total ride time  11.5 hours ride time  

Experienced Sportive/Gran Fondo riders have a set of items they always carry , but here’s just a suggestion.

Two bottles (if your a heavy drinker, always refill at feed stations) – else one and a tool kit bottle

Allen keys set , tyre leavers , small cut patch of a tyre , two tubes , Co2 catridges

Pump if not mounted on your bike or you do not use Co2’s

Energy gel(s) – just in case you need them between feed stations

Energy bar(s) – just in case you need them between feed stations

Event contact numbers

Mobile  phone

Thin wind jacket

Gloves

A lot of these things can fit in a under saddle pack or a tub tube pack.

When you hear the name Santini in the cycling world one thing comes to mind – QUALITY.  Based in Bergamo Santini was founded in 1965 by Pietro Santini and he is still active in the business to this day along with his two daughters. Santini are clothing suppliers to numerous Pro teams as well as being the official jersey supplier to the Giro , Vuelta and the World Championships. So when your wearing a Santini your wearing the choice of champions. We are therefor delighted to announce that Santini are our  clothing supplier for the Stelvio Tre Modi, so as you climb the Stelvio you can climb in comfort wearing  your event jersey.

To view our event jersey, size chart and to order please clock here > Event Jersey and sizes and Order 

• Bormio / Stelvio    21km   –   Average 7%
• Umbrail/Stelvio.   16km   –   Average 8%
• Parato/Stelvio       24km   –  Average 8%
• Total elevation 4467 meters –  14,665 feet
• Total climbing circa 61km
• Desending circa 40km
• Flat rolling circa 30km
• Meters climbing circa 5000m
• Event distance circa 131km
• Event start time 07:30
• If your not @ the top of the Umbrail Pass by 13:30 you will be eliminated
• Finish time  17:30
• Start location in Bormio
• Finish top of the Stelvio.

Special Note MEDICAL CERTIFICATE :-

This must be emailed to us  no later than 7 days before the date of the event . The certificate can not be more than a year old from the date of our event.   No medical certificate , no ride even if you have paid.

A HELMET must be worn at all times whilst riding the event ,  no helmet no ride , if your helmet is removed during the ride and you continue to ride you will NOT be assisted and your name will be removed from the timing list 

Three feed stations including the finish line

End of ride food

Mobile mechanics

Sag Wagon

Medical assistance

Chip timing

Presentation of prizes at HQ – Palace Hotel Bormio 

Should you refer a friend that has not been with European Cycle Events previously then you will get a £20.00 credit on your statement , the limit to this is the value of this trip , so you could refer 40 people and get a free trip !!!

As well as there being a medal for each rider that crosses the finish line we will be presenting trophies to category individual winner and a team prize.  We have detailed below what will be given , please note the person who crosses the line first may not have the fastest time as a rider at the back of the starting field could have ridden the course quicker. You ride time is taken when you pass chip timing machine NOT your GPS. All prizes will be handed out at the Palace Hotel at the evening meal time.

Men       1st , 2nd , 3rd

Women 1st , 2nd , 3rd

Team 1st  team – 3 riders to qualify

Men Fastest over 50 years > (on day of the event)

Women Fastest 50 years > (on day of the event)

Registration can ONLY be done online, there will be NO entries or changes on the day. All ride packs can be collected from Palace Hotel Via Milano, 54, 23032 Bormio SO, Italy. Please do NOT contact the hotel regards event details, entries etc as they will not have any information. Your race pack can be collected on 17/7/2021 between 09:00 – 18:00 and can only be collected by the person who has entered – NO EXCEPTIONS

If you are booking a package then you will be need to be through customs by 13:00 , as the coach leaves at 13:30 from Milan Malpensa airport – TERMINAL 1

If you are thinking of making your own way to Bormio , you have different options. Bormio is situated in Alta Valtellina, in the heart of the Alps, close to the border with Switzerland. It is about 125 miles (200 km) from Milan, 149 miles (240 km) from Zurich (CH) and 80 miles (130 km) from Bolzano. Bormio is reachable by car or public transport, the latter is a combination of train and bus. Bormio’s closest Italian Airports are Bergamo and Milan, but is well served by Zurich in Switzerland.

WHEN AND WHAT DO YOU NEED TO PAY?

1. 5 Start hotel – 4 nights package £1149.95
2. 4 Star hotel – 4 nights package  £799.95
3. 3 Star hotel – 4 nights package  £699.95
4. Single occupancy supplement £175.00 – 3 and 4 star , £350 on 5 star
5. Bike transfer return to London – £135.00

Payment Plan

1. £200.00 deposit secures your place   
2. £200.00 first instalment 1/2/2022 
3. Balance to be paid by 1/5/2022
4. All payments are non-refundable or transferable after 14 days of a payment

OR

1. £100.00 deposit , Pay Monthly , 1st payment one month after deposit, last payment 31/6/2022

Payment via standing order – please ask for bank details

Please take a look at our payment and cancellations Terms and Conditions.

WHAT DO WE INCLUDE IN OUR PACKAGE ?

1. Transfer to and from Milan Malpensi airport (MXP) – Terminal 1
2. Bed, breakfast and evening meals 
3. Hotel with Wellness Centre and Swimming Pool (4 star hotels)
4. Hotel with SPA (5 star hotel)
5. Guided rides or do your own thing
6. Perfect bike friendly hotel
7. Cycle kit washed
8. Cycle tools on site
9. Cycle ride pack available
10. Finishing medal
11. Event Jersey
12. Mechanic at the hotel and on the course
13. Fully supported event

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?

1. Hotel personal tax
2. Your other personal hotel costs, such as your bar bill, etc
3. Personal insurance – we recommend you take this out

Outbound 21/7/2022 -Thursday
Fly into Milan Malpensa airport (MXP) airport
Ensure you are cleared through customs by 13:00 as the coach leaves TERMINAL 1 at 13:30 

Return 25/7/2022 – Monday
Coach departs from the hotel at 10:00 a.m.
3-hour transfer, so book your return flight with this in mind.

N.B. The coach will drop you off at Terminal 1 Milan Malpensa, so factor in time to get to Terminal 2

Although this event is fully supported by us as detailed on this web page , the event is classified as a “Sportive” not a race. The definition of a sportive is a cycling event around a designed route,  where each rider must be self sufficient.

We offer bike transport by road in our custom built trailer and lorry , if you choose the trailer then no bike box is require and it’s on a first come first served for the trailer (32 bikes) otherwise your bike will be carefully packed in our large vans.

We have many years experience in bike transportation for our customers, charities ,clubs and tour operators, so your bike is in safe hands. Should you wish to book please contact us.

The cost for this is £135.00 – payable in one payment

PAYMENT

Many thanks for deciding to take a trip with European Cycle Events, we really look forward to seeing you.

All Events and Bespoke trip payments

Your deposit payment, which secures your place on your trip, is taken by Stripe Online Payments as with balance payments.

If you decide to cancel for whatever reason , only payments made within the previous 14 days from cancellation date will be refunded.

Our terms and conditions can be found here.