Stage 17 - Riva del Garda-Iseo - May 23 - Giro d'Italia 2018

Stage 17: Riva del Garda-Iseo

Wednesday, May 23, 155 km

Stage with a (slightly) uphill start and a few long tunnels up to Lake Iseo. Short climbs, including the classified Lodrino climb, lead up to the first pass on the finish line. An approx. 20-km final circuit runs across the entire Franciacorta area. Last stage fit for sprinters before the final showcase stage in Rome.

HOSPITALITY PACKAGES:

1. START PACKAGES

In the center of the city from which the racers depart from each stop, you'll find the "Villaggio di Partenza" (departure house), a common area in which the athletes, sponsors, and organizers remain every morning before departure. Choose this Start Package and meet the racers right before they depart. You'll be hosted by the Giro Club staff who will assign you your daily pass with which you can access the Hospitality Area with snack and coffee service. Find yourself immersed in the electrifying atmosphere of the moment right before the beginning of the race.

Choose between:

• START PASS PUCCINI: includes a daily pass to access the Villaggio di Partenza Puccini with snack and coffee service
• START PASS TOP MICHELANGELO: includes a daily pass to access the Villaggio di Partenza Michelangelo (Top Exclusive, just before the medals podium) with a full brunch

2. ARRIVAL LINE PACKAGES

Watch the arrival of the racers from the front row! Thanks to the Finish Packages offered by Giro Club, you'll arrive at the finish line just before the racers and you will have access to the Truck Giro Club, reserved for the Top participants and located in an ideal position to see the finish line. Aboard the Truck, you have snack and coffee service. Follow the end of the day's race on a large TV screen before seeing the live finish of the day. After the awards ceremony, you can return to the departure point with a shuttle service. You'll receive as well an exclusive VIP bag endorsed by Giro d'Italia.

Choose between:

• ARRIVAL PASS DANTE: includes a daily pass for the Arrival Area Dante just 100 meters from the finish line, with snack and drink service
• ARRIVAL PASS TOP LEONARDO: includes a daily pass to the multilevel Leonardo Truck (Top Exclusive) just 10 meters from the finish line with a light lunch and drinks

RACE EXPERIENCES:

1. BIKE EXPERIENCE

Do you want to live the experience like a true racer? Choose the Bike Experience options and bike the last 40-50 km of the stage. Go in front of the professional athletes and reach the finish line. You’ll be awarded your medal and photographed on the official podium.

2. DRIVE EXPERIENCE

A package created especially for those you are looking for a close-up and exclusive view of the race. Choose the Drive Experience option and follow the cyclists aboard a vehicle with maximum 3 guests.

Includes:

• Welcoming from the Giro Club staff
• Daily pass and access to the Hospitality Area before departure
• VIP vehicle during the race
• Lunch box
• Access to the Leonardo Giro Club Truck upon arrival with a light lunch, coffee and the chance to follow the end of the race on the TV screen
• VIP bag endorsed by Giro d'Italia
• Return back to the departure location with shuttle (upon request)

3. FLY EXPERIENCE

Choose the Fly Experience and in addition to the services offered in the Drive Experience, you will also follow the race from a helicopter! With this flight of around 20 minutes, you will have an excellent view of the racers and the competition. Every flight can accommodate a maximum of 5 guests.

Includes:

• Welcoming from the Giro Club staff
• Daily pass and access to the Hospitality Area before departure
• Flight of around 20 minutes in a helicopter above the race
• Lunch box
• Access to the Leonardo Giro Club Truck upon arrival with a light lunch, coffee and the chance to follow the end of the race on the TV screen
• VIP bag endorsed by Giro d'Italia
• Return back to the departure location with shuttle (upon request)