GFNY Camp Tuscany
April 2024

Lucca, Italy

The GFNY Camp Tuscany is based in the heart of cycling, Lucca, located between Florence and Pisa.

The camp is 7 days of group riding with ample time as well to explore the highlights of famous Tuscany: Florence, Lucca, Pisa and more. No where else will you find that many small and fun roads combined with great weather, cycling fanatic locals and delicious food. A true “Disneyland of cycling”. 

What are GFNY Camps?

What you get at a GFNY Camp:

  • Take your cycling to the next level
  • Explore new destinations on and off your bike
  • Meet like minded athletes from all over the world
  • Enjoy the camaraderie of cycling together


How the GFNY Camp works:

  • a week of guided rides between 40 and 80km on varied terrain
  • experienced ride leaders who speak English and Spanish (...and more)
  • a follow car with tools, extra layers - and a seat if needed
  • you book your trip, we take care of the riding

You get to book your preferred travel, place to stay and activities for maximum freedom of choice and preferences. Need help? Just let us know and we'll help you organize your trip and activities.


These camps are for you if:

  • you want to get in spring shape in a dream cycling location
  • you travel with a partner who isn't a rider
  • you travel alone and seek others to ride with
  • you travel as a group and need a local guide


These camps are not for you if:

  • you want to ride 150k or more each day
  • you want to pay thousands for an all-inclusive solution for the whole trip


"Cycling Disneyland"
The GFNY Camp experience offers guided and supported group riding in amazing cycling destinations we call “Disneyland of cycling”: a location that is like it was made for road cycling with small and windy country roads across flats, hills and mountains, paired with favorable weather and a deep rooted passion for our sport among the locals.

Family and friends
Given that the riding takes only 2-4 hours of your day, there is plenty time for other activities in the afternoon.

GFNY Italia Camp in Lucca, Tuscany April 2-8

The GFNY Camp is 7 days of group riding with ample time as well to explore the highlights of famous Tuscany: Florence, Lucca, Pisa and more. The camp is based in Lucca, the heart of cycling. No where else will you find that many small and fun roads combined with great weather, cycling fanatic locals and delicious food. We call it the “Disneyland of cycling”. 
 
Lucca is only 30 and 60 min from Pisa and Florence airports respectively. It offers any kind of riding from flat to hilly to mountainous - and we’ll sample it all.
At GFNY Camps, we provide guided and supported rides each day. We’re local so we know all the best routes and what to avoid. 
 
We can help you find the best accommodation and best places to eat. If you come with a group, consider hiring your personal chef. Email us at italia@gfny.com for any questions and/or help.
 
Here is the general schedule of events and what you can expect during the camp. 
 
Saturday, April 1: Arrival day in Lucca. Settle in, put your bike together, catch up on some missed sleep. Take some time to adjust your bike gearing and position. If you want, go for a short ride to stretch your legs. 
 
Early evening, we meet for the Camp Welcome Dinner. We will be enjoying a week in Lucca together. Besides the cycling, there are plenty of tourism activities for GFNY Italia Campers & Families to enjoy together. We’re making space in the riding schedule for 
 
April 2-8: The group rides will be led by local guides including GFNY Founders Lidia and Uli. You can expect 50km-100km of cycling each day, with varied topography. 
 
The camp is also a great time to learn from our experienced ride guides who will be accompanying you on the ride. There's plenty of time to learn from their experience and ask questions about technique, training, and nutrition. 
 
The group rides will be departing at 10am each day. We set the meeting point at a local coffee bar, to have a coffee, snack and toilet as we gather for the ride. Please arrive no later than 9:45am to ensure an on-time departure. Before the start of each ride, there will be a briefing about the route for the day.
 
The meeting point and the route will be emailed to you each evening before the next day’s ride. 
 
We hope for perfect weather conditions every single day but will change things up if rain is in the forecast for one day but not another. Daytime temperatures usually range from 15-20C (55-65F) during that time of the year. Spring in Tuscany is magical.
 
There will be one support van traveling along the day’s route and carry any extra clothing or food you would need (or tired bodies if necessary).