Getting there & back
The start is on 29 August 2026 at 10:00 in Milan (Porta Romana). The finish is Munich — the finisher party takes place on 3 September at the 3 Mills.
Getting to Milan: the ÖBB Nightjet connects Munich and Milan directly overnight (NJ 40295/40235). Carrying a bike costs €12 and a slot must be reserved — spaces are scarce, so book early (bike max 1.85 × 1.10 × 0.60 m, wheels up to 28 inches). Alternatively, pack the bike in a special bag as luggage, or take the coach.
Leaving Munich: Munich is a transport hub — trains and FlixBus run in all directions. The same options apply for the bike: reserve a slot or carry it as packed luggage (bag with length + width + height up to 240 cm).
Where to stay in Milan
Milan offers a wide range of places to stay — from modern design hotels to simple hostels or campsites near the city. As an international metropolis with a growing cycling culture, the city is well prepared for travellers with bikes: secure storage, flexible check-in times and good connections to train, bus and metro are standard in many places. For cyclists who want to stay centrally, hostels and hotels in the districts of Porta Romana, Navigli or Stazione Centrale are a good choice — all with easy access to the start and nearby cycle paths. If you prefer to sleep surrounded by green, the Camping Village Città di Milano is a fitting option: about eight kilometres west of the centre, with large tent areas, well-kept sanitary facilities and a direct bus link into the city centre. An uncomplicated solution for bikepackers with a tent or light luggage, too. Alternatively, in the surrounding area there are several cyclist-friendly hotels — for example in Sesto San Giovanni or Cesano Maderno — that offer secure bike storage rooms and workshop areas. They are well connected to the centre by regional train and provide a quieter setting before the start. Whether central, quiet or under the open sky — in Milan there’s accommodation for every taste, making the start of the long-distance ride comfortable and stress-free.
What to do in Milan
Milan before the start: the Milan Cathedral and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the Navigli canals with their aperitivo culture, the Porta Romana district around the start — and, with advance booking, Leonardo’s “Last Supper” in Santa Maria delle Grazie.
What to do in Munich
Munich after arriving: Marienplatz and the Viktualienmarkt, the English Garden with the surfers on the Eisbach, the beer gardens — and the finisher party at the 3 Mills.
