Bartali - The Hero's Path 2023

Bartali - The Hero’s Path is a unique charity ride, this year from Assisi to Florence, in commemoration of Gino Bartali, the legendary Italian cycling champion, who helped save the lives of hundreds of Jews during WWII and never talked about it.

Organized by Bartali - Youth in Movement (NGO), this event gathers cycling enthusiasts from all over the world to ride and raise funds to support Bartali - Youth in Movement educational programs around Israel.

Cycling tour overview

During this unique fundraising bike tour, we’ll discover breathtaking panoramic views and ride between Umbria and Tuscany where we’ll find rolling hills covered with woodlands, vineyards and silver green olive groves. Riding along the tire tracks of Gino Bartali we’ll learn the incredible stories of his historic deeds, passing through iconic locations he used to pass.

Event's Outline

The ride will begin this year with a warm-up ride and gathering on October 12th in Assisi (pickup from Rome/Florence airport).

October 13th - we will ride from Assisi to Cortona.

October 14th - we will ride from Cortona to Radda in Chianti.

October 15th - we will ride from Radda in Chianti to Florence.

October 16th - we will go on a tour in Florence and say goodbye at noon.

To see the routes please click here.

* Subject to change.

The participation package includes:

• 3 fully-supported riding days.
• 4 nights accommodation in 4 stars hotel based on double occupancy (single rooms are available at additional cost)
• All meals, post-ride activities, snacks
• Bartali Youth in Movement kit: cycling Jersey, gloves and socks, cap, polo shirt.
• High-end rental bike
• Daily bike tune-ups and bike washing
• Professional cycling guides
• Support cars with professional mechanics, spare wheels, sports nutrition and everything a cyclist may need along the ride
• Luggage transport
• Transfer to and from Rome airport, Optional transfer to Rome airport at the end of the event.

The participants of Bartali - the Hero’s Path will be provided with all logistic services they need to fully enjoy the event.

Not included:

• High-end e-bike on request and charged separately
• Flights/travel to and from Italy
• Transfer from and to Milan
• Anything not listed will be charged separately

About Bartali Youth in Movement:

Bartali - Youth in Movement operates a network of cycling centers for at-risk youth aged 13-18, who mainly live in youth villages and welfare boarding facilities throughout Israel.

We leverage the enormous power inherent in long-distance offroad cycling journeys to strengthen the youth's resilience, develop a sense of belonging and encourage ambition and a growth mindset.

The annual programs are designed to fit and complement the unique educational and therapeutic missions of the various facilities, impart cycling skills, promote motivation and self-discipline, expand the youth's sense of responsibility and capability, aid in developing perseverance and determination and create a strong sense of teamwork.

This is so that when time comes, they will be able to integrate optimally into Israeli society.

There are numerous charity rides, but it is rare to have the opportunity to leverage your own passion to give back in kind to others who need it most(Michael Faibisch).

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Registration Fee & Donations

Registration to the event includes an entry fee:

• $ 3,000 per rider in a double room
• $ 3,400 per rider in a single room
• $ 2,500 per non-rider in a double room
• $ 2,900 per non-rider in a single room

In addition to the entry fee, each rider must make a commitment to raise $3,000 or more, in donations to “Bartali - Youth in Movement”. 

This year's event is dedicated to raising the remaining money to buy more bikes and implement our graduate program.

A personal fundraising page is available for you to set up once you register here.

Registration ends on June 1st.

Arrival/Departure

Pick-up: Rome

Drop-off: Rome Airport

Pre-ride

There will be a pre-ride between October 7-11 for those who are interested in a few more days of riding.

If you are interested, please mark this option on the registration page.

Non-Riders

There will be a group for non-riders.

The itinerary will be updated soon.

To donate without participating in the event, please click here