The fourth day of cycling takes place in the Kvarner region. The small village of Klana is located at 564 m above sea level, in the mountainous part of the Karst, 18 km north of the city of Rijeka, and borders Slovenia (to the north), and the hilly region of Croatia, Gorski Kotar (to the east). Rijeka, a port city on the coast, is the administrative and economic center of the Kvarner region.
7 Sep 2025
13 Sep 2025
DISCOVER: Croatia
Experience the Terra Magica of Croatia
ABOUT THIS TRIP
Cycling in Croatia will surely invigorate you. Located in southeastern Europe, Croatia boasts diverse geography, featuring low mountains and highlands near the Adriatic coastline, flat plains along the Hungarian border, and numerous islands. The country’s natural beauty, including olive groves, vineyards, hills, and the coastline with its crystal-clear sea, provides the perfect backdrop for a cycling trip.
If you choose to travel and cycle with inGamba, you’ll benefit from world-class support while staying in two unique and luxurious hotels: San Canzian Hotel and Residences, and Stancija Meneghetti Wine Hotel and Winery. These elegant and stunningly beautiful hotels offer comfort, elegance, and style, making Croatia an attractive destination for guests seeking a holiday immersed in nature, with the highest level of comfort and a wide range of eno-gastronomic experiences.
Included With Trip:
- All lodging*†
- All food and beverages**
- Pinarello Dogma F Disk with SRAM RED eTap AXS
- Daily Bike Wash
- Custom Castelli × inGamba cycling kit
- Daily post-ride massage from a professional soigneur
- Laundry service for cycling clothing
*Pre/post-trip lodging is not included
†Flights are not included
**Beverages ordered by guests beyond normal amounts and away from group activities will incur additional charges
MEET THE GUIDES
EROS POLI
THE CHAMPION
The night before Eros Poli took victory atop Mont Ventoux he couldn’t sleep. It was not like he was dreaming of victory or even had the slightest idea the next day’s stage would change his life forever. It was just that it was hot. Unbearably, unsleepably hot in his less-than stellar French hotel. His roommate had taken his mattress off the bed and was sleeping on the small balcony outside their room. And the man who would shortly become known as Monsieur Ventoux was watching football, Italy vs. Brazil in the World Cup final, to be exact. Italy lost. The following morning as Eros dragged his weary, tired legs out of bed and down the stairs, as there was no lift, James Brown came into his head. “I feel good, I knew that I would now,” started to repeat over and over in his head. As it would the rest of the day. He felt good and the rest, as they say, is history.
THE TRIP AT A GLANCE
START LOCATION:
Pula
FINISH LOCATION:
Pula
TOTAL ELEVATION:
7,516m
TOTAL DISTANCE:
486km
DAYS RIDING:
6
GROUP SIZE:
8-14
LONGEST DAY:
Day 5. Meneghetti 124km
BIGGEST CLIMBING DAY:
Day 5 Meneghetti 1,855m
READ WHAT OUR PAST GUESTS HAVE SAID
DAY BY DAY BREAKDOWN
PINARELLO NEW DOGMA F
The latest version of the DOGMA features an advanced fiber with remarkable tensile strength, which enables Pinarello to improve the bike’s lateral stiffness performance. With this enhancement, the New DOGMA F is engineered to tackle any road challenges, establishing itself as a reliable option for all kinds of rides.
In addition, it comes equipped with the new SRAM RED AXS, the lightest electronic groupset to date. The controls have been redesigned to offer smooth, comfortable ergonomics for a wide range of hand sizes. What makes this groupset stand out is the effortless braking, allowing for one-finger braking with minimal effort. The RED brakes now require 80% less effort when braking from the hoods and 33% less effort from the drops, delivering more power and reducing hand fatigue.
WHEELSET:
Zipp 303 S Carbon Tubeless
FRAMESET:
Pinarello New Dogma F
COCKPIT:
MOST Talon Ultra Fast
TIRES:
Vittoria Corsa N.Ext
GRUPPO:
New SRAM RED AXS (Powermeter Included)
BOTTLE CAGES:
Elite Custom Race
PEDALS:
Speedplay
BIDON:
Elite Jet
SADDLE:
Prologo
COMPUTER:
Garmin Edge 1040
COLOUR:
inGamba Red
PINARELLO NYTRO GRAVEL
The NYTRO GRAVEL has a pure road racer DNA which upon launch marked an era in the E-BIKE/GRAVEL world. Featuring an iconic design, the Nytro Gravel is perfect for anyone looking for a road bike with powerful support for the toughest climbs.
WHEELSET:
Zipp 303 S Carbon Tubeless
FRAMESET:
Nytro Gravel E-Bike
(available for an additional fee)
COCKPIT:
ZIPP Service Course SL
TIRES:
Vittoria Corsa N.Ext
GRUPPO:
SRAM RED eTap AXS
BOTTLE CAGES:
Elite Custom Race
PEDALS:
Speedplay
BIDON:
Elite Corsa Team
SADDLE:
Prologo
COMPUTER:
Garmin Edge 1030
COLOUR:
Saturn Silver
