Basso Experience | Basso Bikes

Unique cycling experiences with Basso Bikes

The perfect blend of incredible Italian bikes in iconic cycling destinations creating authentic cultural memories.

Like our bikes, we seek to combine all elements of cycling and travel to bring together an impeccable experience with elegance and beauty. Designed to inspire. Handmade by Basso.

Why a Basso Experience

Basso Experience are designed to be something special, something different, to go above and beyond, to feel like riding a basso. Like our bikes we set our standards high and we want to go the extra mile, take the long way home to make sure you have an amazing cycling experience. We can Include airport pickups, support vehicles, Basso bike hire, custom kit, experienced guides, mechanics, therapists and more…

What to Expect

Discover iconic climbs and destinations that will leave you breathless in amazement and will create unforgettable memories. Enjoy special moments with friends and colleagues but let us plan all the details and local logistics to create a unique cycling experience. From our home roads of Bassano del Grappa to the gravel trails of Girona whatever the ride, we will provide an everlasting memory, one which you will talk about on many rides to come…until you book the next one.

Create a Trip

From cultural downtown locations to exclusive hotels we will start with finding out your requirements then build something bespoke to meet your needs and allow us to construct an extra special cycling experience. Take a look at our Basso Trips for 2023 or why not customize a bespoke cycling experience for a group of friends.

Ride

The routes

and iconic climbs. Choose your destination or trip

Rent

Your dream Basso bike

and ride it on dreamy roads

Experience

The local culture

with the beauty of cycling. The perfect match

Experience the Giro d’Italia in the Dolomites

For this Basso Experience we partnered with our dear friends and cycling enthusiasts: Hotel Melodia del Bosco. Located at 1315m above sea level in the very heart of the Alta Badia region, surrounded by the stunning Dolomites. With incredible views and stunning mountain scenery, it will take your breath away even before you start the first climb. Everyday will start with a buffet breakfast and some smooth tasting notes from our caffeine partner Faema coffee. Throughout the day we will experience authentic Italian cuisine and then relax in the evening with an aperol spritz.

Day 1 – Giro d’Italia – Friday 26th MAY | 50km 1700m

We will immerse in the beauty and excitement of the Giro d’Italia on the top of Valparola Pass. A 17km climb form the heart of Alta Badia to where we will see the heroes of the Giro d’italia battle it out in a key page for the Maglia Rosa.

Day 2 – Sella Ronda – Saturday 27th MAY | 65km 1900m

Sella Ronda is a must circuit for every cyclists over four famous mountain passes through breathtaking scenery that genuinely deserves the word ‘dramatic’. You will conquer the extraordinary passes of Campolongo, Pordoi, Sella and Gardena whilst enjoying the savagely beautiful landscapes.

In the evening participate to a coffee tasting workshop runned by one of coffee masters of Faema. The workshop will be provided 3 different timing schedules and will require specific sign on.

Day 3 – Stelvio – Sunday 28th MAY | 50km 1850m

An early start and transfer to the mighty Stelvio will provide a worthwhile reward and a day you will never forget. Passo dello Stelvio is arguably the most exhilarating, most mesmerising mountain pass in the world. A climb in the region Trentino-Alto Adige / Südtirol. It is 24.1km long 1832 vertical meters with an average gradient of 7.6%. The top of the ascent is located at 2757 meters. It goes without saying this is on every cyclists bucket list.

Day 4 – Departure – Monday 29th MAY

Its time to say goodbye. We will provide an optional easy ride on the departure day. After an unforgettable experience with Basso Bikes you will leave the Dolomites with a huge sense of achievement and with slightly sore legs but no doubt yearning for the next experience.

Package highlights:

Minimum stay 3 nights
Watch the Giro stage 19, May 26^th
Coffee workshop by Faema included
Half board
Spa
Guided rides
Vehicle Support
Photo pack of the trip
Starting from €195 per night

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Visit Bassano del Grappa, home of Basso Bikes

Bassano del Grappa is a beautiful city, home of Basso Bikes, in northern Italy’s Veneto region. Known for its wooden, 13th-century Ponte Vecchio bridge and Veneto-style arcaded streets you will discover a range of wonderful restaurants and bars. A vibrant and pretty region that is becoming a ‘must-visit’ for cyclists.

How to find us? Nearest Airport: Treviso, Venice Marco Polo, Verona. Approx 1 hour transfer time.

Program:

3 night stay (with breakfast) in the heart of Bassano del Grappa
2 guided rides, Discover the beauty of the Marostic hills and climb the Iconic Monte Grappa

Accomodation:

€699 double room, single occupancy

€499 per-person, twin room share

Basso Experience jersey included

Optional bike hire: starting from €40 per day.

Riding:

Roll through the Hills of Marostica, soaking up the incredible views then relax at a local cafe by the historic Ponte Vecchio. 60km, 800m climbing.
Take on the snaking switchbacks of this 27 km climb and summit the world-renowned Monte Grappa. Once conquered, the best Italian food awaits you at one of many fabulous local restaurants. 65km, 1700m climbing.
The area has much more to offer in terms of riding routes. We will provide all the information of our favorite roads for you to enjoy.

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"The Traka" gravel event

Girona breathes cycling just like Basso Bikes and that’s why we want to offer this incredible experience in one of the most famous cycling destinations in the world. You will be part of an unforgettable weekend where you will ride the best tracks, laugh with friends and suffer a lot! But in the end we will celebrate together and tell about this epic event.

Become a member of the Basso family and join us in gravel paradise.

Program:

Arrival: Thursday 27 April
Friday, April 28: Basso x Eat Sleep Cycle Traka Warmup Social Ride
Saturday and Sunday: “The Traka”. Choose between 100, 200 and 360 km routes.
Sunday evening Basso x Eat Sleep Cycle After Party
Departure: May 1st

From €350 per person

Mallorca Cycling Holidays X Basso Experience

Autumn is a beautiful time of year to cycle in Mallorca and we wanted to bring the beauty of Basso Bikes to one of the most iconic cycling destinations in the world. You will ride the ‘West Coast Dream ride’, a dreamy stretch of road taking you from west to east which will leave you breathless in its beauty along the way. We will then take you to the legendary Sa Calobra, and to finish the experience, our last ride will be to Formentor and symbolic lighthouse. From October 19th to 23rd 2023.

Choose your accommodation:

Pollentia Hotel