Cycle Milan to Venice 2022
Challenge level: 3 out of 5
Challenge level: 3 out of 5
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| 5 May - 9 May 2022 | On Sale | |
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| Duration | 5 days |
Join us in Bella Italia on an exquisite three-day cycle from the amazing architecture of Milan to the maze of canals that makes up Venice.
Following an idyllic flat route, we ride through enchanting scenery, while we get fit, make a bunch of new friends and raise vital funds for your chosen charities.
Our 355km cycle takes us along the southern edge of the Dolomites, Lake Iseo and the heavenly Lake Garda, passing through Fair Verona, the setting of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, to a finale at the edge of Venice.
We end with a free day to explore the canals and islands of Venice, while telling yourself a big “Bravo” for conquering an incredible challenge for the cause that means the most to you.
covid-19 - keeping you safe
As we hope you know, the health and safety of our participants is always - and has always been - our highest priority.
Our team of experts here at DC has created a brilliant 14-step initiative, to minimise the risk of coronavirus and maximise your safety. Please click here to see our ground-breaking plan and rest assured that you're safe booking with us
Worried about fundraising? Don't be...
Cycle Milan to Venice 2022 is an Open Challenge, which means you choose how you fund your adventure.
You can self-fund and pay the challenge costs yourself without the pressure of a minimum sponsorship target; or you can choose sponsorship and commit to raising a minimum amount for a charity of your choice.
Pay your registration fee and your challenge costs yourself.
£1,150
Pay the balance
Pay your registration fee and raise the minimum target for your chosen charity.
£2,300
Minimum sponsorship target
As we hope you know, the health and safety of our participants is always - and has always been - our highest priority.
Our team of experts here at Dream Challenges has created a brilliant 14-step initiative, to minimise the risk of coronavirus and maximise your safety. Please click here to see our ground-breaking plan and rest assured that you're safe booking with us.
With even the government unsure how exactly the coronavirus situation will eventuate, we can't make any guarantees; but we can promise you that we will always put your health and security first and will always be just and flexible in any decisions we have to make, regarding postponements and transfers.
Absolutely! As part of our amazing 14-step initiative to minimise the risk of coronavirus and maximise your safety on all our challenges we're delighted to have found a fantastic travel insurance policy, which covers you for COVID-19.
You can see the insurance policy here or click here to check out the full 14 actions we're taking to keep you safe.
Many people who take part in this type of challenge are not regular cyclists, so it's imperative that everyone follows a reasonably serious course of training before the challenge.
We'll send you a comprehensive guide to training when you register, which builds up gradually as the start date gets closer.
Cycle Milan to Venice 2022 is a perfect motivation to get fit, make amazing new friends and have an experience of a lifetime.
You'll probably also be pleased to hear that the route isn't very hilly. As you can see from this route map (subject to change), it is mostly flat, despite riding up to the lakes with views of the mountains.
You'll probably be pleased to hear that the route isn't very hilly. As you can see from this route map (subject to change), it is mostly flat, despite riding up to the lakes with views of the mountains.
Please don't be! The majority of people will sign up on their own and our Dream Challenges are renowned for the incomparable camaraderie and lifelong friendships made as our groups take on these incredible feats together.
Once you've signed up for the challenge, we'll send you a link to a private Facebook group for everyone registered for Cycle Milan to Venice 2022.
Please feel free to use this space to swap questions, advice and updates with your fellow cyclists on your training and fundraising.
You may also want to reach out to the fellow participants in this group to see if there's anyone in your local area you can meet up to train and fundraise with.
Absolutely not! One of the amazing things about the challenge is that people of all ages will come together to do something very special.
As long as you're 18 years or over by the time we depart for the challenge, you are more than welcome to join the ride!
No, your main luggage will be transported each day by our support team. Each participant however will be organising their own flight to and from Italy, so you'll be responsible for your own luggage on the plane and your journey to the hotel.
We advise you to pack light and you'll also need a small bag to go on your bike or a waist bag for things like your camera, sun cream, tissues etc.
Any extra items you may need during the day can be carried on the support vehicle, which you will have access to at the snack stops and lunch.
A cycle helmet is essential and must be worn at all times. Cycling shorts are also recommended and everyone will need their own water bottles or a camel back-type hydration system. Apart from that, no specialist equipment is required.
We will supply you with a list of everything you will need to take before you go. Cyclists will have the use of 18 or 21-gear bikes and we suggest you bring the saddle or gel cover you are used to riding on.
We provide you with very good 18 or 21-gear bikes for this challenge and we suggest you bring the saddle or gel cover you are used to riding on.
Yes of course! As you are responsible for organising your own flights to and from Italy, it is completely up to you which dates you book them for (as long as they give enough time for you to take part in the full challenge).
You need to arrive at our first hotel on Day 1 to say hello to our Dream Challenges team and get a good rest. We meet as a group for the first time the next morning for breakfast and our challenge briefing. We’ll send you details and directions closer to the time.
Your registration fee of £199 per person is used to administer the challenge and secure your seats with the airline.
Your challenge costs of £1,100 (ie. 50% of the fundraising target if you choose sponsorship) cover:
In addition to paying your registration fee, you will need to budget for your:
You will need to take out your own personal travel insurance covering health, accident, loss and repatriation.
We have found an insurance policy provider that covers you for this and we will send you the details once you register for the challenge.
Currently, UK citizens do not require a visa for Italy, but we'll let you know if this changes before the challenge in 2022.
As we're not medically trained, we're afraid we can't offer you advice on this. We recommend you contact your GP or your local travel clinic, who will have the latest travel health advice.
We also recommend you visit the NHS Fit for Travel website here, to keep up to date with current travel health news and advice on staying healthy abroad.
NHS Fit for Travel website: https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/home
The Dream Challenges team is here to help you achieve your challenge and we will support you all the way.
We are on hand from the minute you sign up to answer any questions that you may have about your training or the challenge itself.
Once you have registered, we will send you a realistic training plan to help you get fit for the challenge. The programme builds up gradually as the event gets closer.
Qe'll have two qualified doctors accompanying the group from the get-go and at all times throughout the challenge, for groups of over ten participants, along with a team of experienced challenge guides and porters.
We’ll have an event leader, plus two qualified event doctors for groups of over ten participants, who will be with you the whole time. We'll also have a team of first-aid trained challenge guides.
