Gran Fondo Guide has reached its 11th year of operation, the Worlds Leading Amateur Cycling Platform has reached a global audience of nearly 4 million unique users, over 185,000 visitors per month and over 1.61 million page impressions per month.
Take a scenic, mountainous course and add several thousand cyclists ranging from pros to beginners. Mix in roving and fixed mechanical and medical support, feed zones manned by cheerful volunteers serving up healthy snacks, fruit, and drinks, and traffic halted at intersections to let you pass. Garnish with enthusiastic and supportive spectators lining the course. Top it off with coverage by major cycling magazines. Energy, excitement and atmosphere - this is Gran Fondo, a phenomenon that took Italy by storm!
Riders, ranging from professional to recreational cyclists, are encouraged to participate in this event for camaraderie, scenic views, personal acheivement and the chance to win prizes. Think of a Gran Fondo as a combination of a group ride, race, and tour, all in one. Mechanical support, SAG support, with pre, during, and post ride food & refreshments are available to all those who participate. Think of the ride as a big rolling party! In Italy, Gran Fondo events include; challenging routes, electronic timing, fantastic giveaways, a consumer expo, well-stocked aid stations, mobile tech support and a fun post-race party.
Gran Fondo riders want to improve upon their personal best, challenge themselves, their friends and their teammates. Many even ride to win!
Gran Fondo's are designed for everyone. Whether you are an experienced cyclist wanting to push your own limits, race, or you are someone new to riding and want to ride at your own pace, a Gran Fondo typically has a perfect ride and group for you!
The first Gran Fondo ever held was the Nove Colli (Nine Hills) on July 12, 1970 in Cesenatico, Italy. Today, Nove Colli is arguably Italy’s biggest cycling party with a large 2-day expo and a 12,000 rider field tackling three distances of 80km, 120km and 200km.
With chip timing becoming more popular in the 1990s, the number of Gran Fondo events grew rapidly in Italy. Today, over 100 Gran Fondos are held in Italy between February and October. Most of them have 500-1,000 participants while a few of the bigger ones go beyond that.
The Italian Cycling Federation defines Gran Fondo as
• at least 120km long (75 miles)
• chip timed from start to finish
• with prizes for the fastest riders in each category (typically age)
In short, in Italy, Gran Fondos are races for everyone.
Gran Fondo's started to be organized in the U.S. in 2009. Most U.S. Gran Fondo's aren't what they call "True Italian" Gran Fondo's - mainly because the roads aren't fully closed. Italy's cycling heritage allows cities, towns and villages to work together to provide courses on roads with no cars for the duration of the event, such is the popularity and love for cycling!
In 2010 there were a handful of events, now in 2017 there are expected to be around 200+ events in North America alone and the scene is growing very quickly. We aim to make you aware of all the events and news for North America, Australia, Asia, Europe and worldwide.
More and more U.S. Gran Fondo's are adding full electronic timing or timed sections, so you can race against the clock, your friends or go for the win! many have age category awards, medals and prizes. If you've never done one, believe us, you won't be disapponted.
Standards vary, so we aim to give a clear and concise guide for each event, so riders know what to expect or in some cases, demand! This doesn't detract from the smaller events, it's all about knowing what you're getting for your money and making the right choices, for you.
You never know - one day you might find yourself in the Italian Dolomites riding a Gran Fondo with 13,000 feet of climbing with thousands of cyclists from all over the world, or travelling to the west coast to try out the Californian climbs, or the east coast Appalachian mountains?
One thing is for sure - cycling is part of our future, in a big way, on a global scale!
The growing scene is evolving organically - especially in North America, Asia and Australia.
We aim to give our rapidly growing community immediate and full access to all that is happening in the Gran Fondo scene - whether rider or organizer. We do not organize any events ourselves, we work with ALL event organizers, sponsors to support and promote their events in the best way we can.
Our mission is to bring you the most comprehensive, up to date news, results and reviews on Gran Fondo cycling events in North America and beyond, in English. To promote health, well-being, sustainability, Italian cycling culture, international and domestic travel.
We're on facebook, twitter, instagram and you can contact us here if you have any queries or want any events added.
We have diversfied to list all types of cycling events and news, not just Gran Fondo's, Century Rides and Gravel Grinders, but Leisure rides and bike Tours too.
We also provide the latest Pro Cycling news and training articles, so you can keep up with all the latest cycling developments too.
In order to guide cyclists of all abilities, we have graded the difficulty of events as below:
A - EASY, BEGINNERS/FAMILY, up to 20 miles, flat terrain
B - EASY MODERATE, LEISURE cyclists, up to 40 miles, rolling terrain
C - MODERATE, PROFICIENT cyclists, up to 60 miles, some climbing
D - CHALLENGING, SEASONED cyclists, up to 100 miles OR moderate sustained climbs
E - DIFFICULT, EXPERIENCED, over 100 miles OR longer sustained climbs
F - EX. DIFFICULT, EXPERT ENDURANCE, over 120 miles OR very long sustained climbs
Gran Fondo is an Italian term which loosely translates to “Big Ride”. Gran Fondo's are mass participation cycling events that have enjoyed incredible popularity in Europe for decades and have become popular in North America, Asia, Australia and increasingly, worldwide.
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Here's our list of the highest-paid cyclists in 2022 with a few surprises in the top 5, this follows a new 5 year contract between Pogacar and Team Emirates.
1 – Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) € 6 M
2 – Chris Froome (Israel Start-Up Nation) € 5,5 M
2 – Peter Sagan (Total Energies) € 5,5 M
4 – Geraint Thomas (Team Ineos) € 3,5 M
5 – Egan Bernal (Team Ineos) € 2,8 M
6 – Michal Kwiatkowski (Team Ineos) € 2,5 M
7 – Julian Alaphilippe (Deceuninck-QuickStep) € 2,3 M
8 – Wout van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) € 2,2 M
8 – Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) € 2,2 M
8 – Richard Carapaz (Team Ineos) € 2,2 M
11- Vincenzo Nibali (Astana) € 2,1 M
12 – Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Fenix) € 2 M
12 – Adam Yates (Team Ineos) € 2 M
12 – Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma) € 2 M
12 – Thibaut Pinot (Groupama-FDJ) € 2 M
12 – Jakob Fuglsang (Astana) € 2 M
12 – Romain Bardet (DSM) € 2 M
18 – Elia Viviani (Cofidis) € 1,9 M
18 – Nairo Quintana (Arkea) € 1,9 M
20 – Fernando Gaviria (UAE) € 1,8 M
Some race organizers go out of their way to make sure they are tough as possible, especially in the Grand Tours where a succession of brutal climbs in mountain stages and mountain top finishes leave no argument as to who the overall winner is.
Here's our list of some of the toughest climbs the Professional's face.
Used in the famous Flemish Classic, the Tour of Flanders, this climb is feared by many in the professional ranks.
At only 700 yards long (600 metres) with an average gradient of 11.6% and rising 253 feet (77m) you'd wonder what all the fuss was about?
Because of its smooth cobblestones and steep gradients, up to 22%, this makes the Koppenberg brutal, even for the very top professionals - and that's if it's dry.
This eye-wateringly steep climb is famously used in the Italian race Tirreno Adriatico. Alberto Contador (Tinkoff-Saxo) famously won stage 5 of the Tirreno Adriatico in 2014 on the steep slopes of the Muro di Guardiagrele.
The climb is modest in length at just 2,600 feet long (800 meters), however, with an average gradient of 26% and a steeper section of 30%, it’s enough to make a pro race look like a club run.
Contador caught the remains of the day's breakaway on the lower slopes. Benjamin King (USA) Garmin-Sharp famously counter-attacked at the bottom, but Contador rode away, Simon Geschke (GER) Giant-Shimano was the only rider to stay within seconds of Contador, the rest of the peloton minutes behind.
Contador famously took the overall lead and Nairo Quintana lost minutes, and on went on to win the race.
It's hard not to include a climb that got the better of Eddy Merckx and because not many of us have ever climbed this brutal hors-category monster. Its presence in the 2017 Dauphiné Libere and stage 9 of the 2017 Tour de France , firmly put this relatively unknown climb near Lac du Bourget on the map.
In fact, French magazine Le Cycle labelled the Mont du Chat “one of the hardest” climbs in France.
However, the climb is more widely known for it's descent, it was in 1974 that Raymond Poulidor dropped multiple winner Eddy Merckx on the very steep slopes of Mont du Chat, in the hope to win some minutes and finally to win the Tour. But Merckx didn't crack, he chased down Poulidor on the even steeper trecherous descent and eventually won the stage into Aix les Bains.
It's also where Richie Porte crashed heavily and broke his collbone and pelvis as he collided with Dan Martin. Porte ended up in a wheel chair before starting his recovery process.
Mont du Chat is 8.7 km long and has an average gradient of 10.3 percent, but it is its position at the end of the 182 km stage 9 from Nantua to Chambery in the 2017 Tour de France made it the most daunting, being the seventh climb of the day.
The Jura mountains features a few other climbs that are becoming more well known, including the Col du Grand Colombier. Both of these climbs are stunningly beautiful, steep, wooded and virtually traffic free, definately should be part of any Col Climbers bucket list.
What makes the Col du Galibier one of the all-time toughest climbs in the Tour de France? It can’t be reached before cresting either the Col du Lautaret from the south or the Col du Telegraphe from the north. It’s also 8,678 feet (2,645 metres) above sea level, which is usually the highest point in the tour when the L’Alpe d’Huez doesn't feature.
Because it’s incredibly long, up 36km from the north including the Col du Telegraphe, it can be hard to judge your effort.
Marco Pantani’s historic attack on the Col du Telegraphe and onto the Galibier solo in the rain to take control of the 1998 Tour is perhaps the climb’s most historic moment. The long arduous climb gets a lot steeper in the last 10 kms from the north side, you reach Plan Lachat and it rears up to over 10%, you can't really see the summit until the final kilometers.
The descent can be more brutal than the actual climb, it's well known that that any rider can easily suffer from hypothermia without additional layers on the descent.
Used regularly in the Giro d'Italia (11 times), this 15 miles (24.3 km) climb features an incredible 48 hairpins. With an average gradient of 7.4%, getting as high as 14%, it is one of the most beautiful climbs in the world and was described as the greatest road to drive in the world when it featured on the TV show Top Gear (Grand Tour).
Reaching an altitude of 9,050 feet (2,758 m), the beauty of its sun-bathed hairpins masks the reality of the climb with the road often lined in snow and the weather far from predictable.
When used in the Giro d'Italia, the Stelvio typically features in the middle of a stage. It is feared and respected by the Pro peloton. The sheer endurance required to conquer its slopes can see even the top professional riders crack, and lose huge amounts of time.
At its best, the Stelvio is a must for any cyclist’s bucket-list, with thousands flocking to its slopes every year and features in the Gran Fondo Stelvio which takes place every summer. At its worst, it is a brutal climb and one which has punished even the top professional riders in recent Giro d’Italia history!
Ask any pro cyclig fan to name a famous Tour de France climb and many will name the famous 21 hairpins of the Alpe d’Huez. Italian cycling legend Fausto Coppi was the first man to conquer the brutal ascent at the Tour and it has remained a popular fixture ever since.
In 2013, Chris Froome famously bonked on the ascent, before team-mate Richie Porte got hold of a gel for him.
It's maximum gradient is 13 per cent, and has an average of 8.1 per cent over the 8.6 miles (13.8 kms), but the 21 hairpins mean the constant switchbacks demand every last ounce of energy. The climb invariably comes at the end of a brutal mountainous stage.
In 2001, Lance Armstrong famously feigned vulnerability earlier in the stage, appearing to be having an off-day. At the bottom of the Alpe d'Huez climb, Armstrong moved to the front of the lead group of riders, looked back at Jan Ullrich, attacked, dropped him, and went on to win the stage. The act famously went on to be known as "The Look".
Typically the teams with the overall contenders, will push the pace up before the bottom of the climb, which features one of the steepest gradients. The teams will line up their domestics and climbers one after another in front of their team leader, and work until they crack, pull over, leaving their leader the best opportunity to win the stage.
One of the Tour de France’s most iconic landmarks, and famous for its red and white observatory at the peak (now used by the French airforce as communication beacon), Mount Ventoux is legendary and has been served up as a summit finish on over nine occasions.
The 21.4km climb gradient peaks at 12% and Britton Tom Simpson tragically died on the climb in 1967 and is honoured with a memorial close to the summit. Chris Froome’s win on the climb was one of the most memorable stages of his 2013 Tour de France triumph.
From the village of Bedoin, its gentle opening slopes lulls riders into a false sense of security, but the roads ramps up fiercely on the lower slopes. Nearer the top the climb opens up to a barron, moon like, desolate landscape, with only the Antenna at the top as a focus point. The famous white rocks reflect the heat making it even hotter.
Mont Ventoux is also known as the Giant of Provence and the weather can be very unpredictable. Rising out of the Provence, it can go from a sun baked oven to a snowstorm in the matter of minutes. The weather station not from the famous observatory, has recorded some of the highest windspeeds at over 200 mph..
One of the world's top Bucket List climbs, Mont Ventoux is feared and respected by professionals and amateurs alike.
Amateur riders can challenge themselves and compete for prizes every year at the Haute Route Ventoux. Mont Ventoux is an area of outstanding beauty, with a huge biodiversity of animals and plants.
The peace can be shattered momentarily by a squadron of French Airforce fighters moving at supersonic speeds as they turn tightly onto a new heading. An amazing spectacle!
Grab a bottle of Cotes du Ventoux wine - grown from grapes around the Mountain!
Nicknamed ‘The Wall’, many pro cyclists would rather go home than tackle this climb! Not far from the shores of lake Como and with an average gradient of 17% that peaks at 25%, the climb was removed from the Giro di Lombardia three years after its introduction in 1960 after complaints that the climb was so steep that riders were either falling off or being pushed up by fans.
Much to the displeasure of the Pro peloton, the climb found its way back into the race in 2012 after it was lovingly restored to it's former glory, featuring stencils throughout the climb. It features split-times and soundbites from the riders of the climb from the 1960s era. The fastest time for this short, sharp shock is 7 minutes 36 seconds, held by local rider Matteo Cappè.
In the 2012 edition of the Giro di Lombardia, it featured about 80 km from the finish of the race and before the less brutal and better known Madonna del Ghisallo climb. French rider Romain Bardet (Ag2r-La Mondiale) was the leader at the summit, although the eventual winner of the race was the Spaniard Joaquim Rodríguez.
Amateur riders can tackle this absolute brutal monster climb in the Gran Fondo Lombardia.
Used five times in the Giro d’Italia not including 2018, the Monte Zoncolan features narrow roads, dark tunnels to daunting switchbacks.
The torturous climb has an average gradient of 12% for 10km, but with gut-wrenching sections of gradients in excess of 15%.
The race will reach this point on Saturday the 18th of May, during stage 14 of the Italian Grand Tour. The rriders will face the climb of 10.1 kilometres, reaching more than 1,200 metres of height. Stage 14 is rumoured to feature over 4,000m of climbing.
The Monte Zoncolan was first used in the Giro in 2003 when Italian rider Gilberto Simoni took the victory. Four years later, the Giro came back to the ascent and Gilberto Simoni won again, temporarily giving the climb the nickname of Monte Simoni.
In 2010, the peloton climbed the mountain for the third time and Ivan Basso took the victory and went on to second in overall General Classification. The next year, the climb to the Zoncolan had a new winner, Igor Anton, who beat Alberto Contador, the eventual winner of that year's edition.
The last time that Monte Zoncolan featured in the Giro was in 2014 when Australian Michael Rogers took the victory on the penultimate stage and Colombian Nairo Quintana secured his overall win.
The Alto del Angliru is considered by many to be the toughest climb in Spain and features regularly in Spain's Grand Tour, the Vuelta a Espana.
The 4,000 ft climb is 7.8 miles long and has an average gradient of 10%, and features terrifyingly steep sections anywhere from 20% to 24%.
In 2002, British rider David Millar famously abandoned the race in protest, when wet conditions became so hard that it was difficult to finish the stage.
In 2017, Alberto Contador provided a real treat for Spanish fans on Stage 20 and capped off his successful career with one final Grand Tour win in his last race before retirement. He attacked at the bottom of the punishing Alto de l’Angliru to create a memorable solo performance. Chris Froome went on to win the race overall.
The American rider Chris Horner famously withstood a series of attacks from Vincenzo Nibali and pulled away in the mist of the sky-high Alto de L'Angliru to give himself a comfortable lead heading into the final day of the 2013 Vuelta a Espana and secured overall victory.
Mortirolo sounds like morte, death in Italian. A relentless climb and one of a few to become famous without being a “summit” finish. Lance Armstrong famously labelled the Passo di Mortirolo the hardest climb he'd ever ridden and Lucho Herrera referred to the Mortirolo as being the "Queen climb of Europe".
The Passo di Mortirolo reaches an elevation of 6,076 ft (1,852 m) above sea level, located in the Italian Alps not too too far from its cousin's the Passo del Stelvio and the Passo Gavia. This legendary climb is one of the most demanding climbs in professional cycling having been used in the Giro d'Italia stage race many times.
There are three routes up the Passo di Mortirolo, but the fearsome ascent from Mazzo di Valtellina that is used in races is considered the hardest with an average gradient of 11 per cent, across 12.4km with sections over 18% and never lets up.
Another route up from Tolo, is so steep at the top, that ridges have been cut into the concrete so vehicles can gain enough traction to climb it. This route is used in the Gran Fondo Stelvio has sections at 25-30% near the top. After already cycling 11 kms at 11%, this is virtually unrideable for the many thousands who take part every year!
In 2010, Chris Froome was famously disqualified from the Giro d'Italia after hanging onto a motorbike.
A little more than halfway up the Mortirolo, there’s a monument to the late Marco Pantani, who died on Valentine’s day in 2004. It’s a carving of the legend out of his saddle, in his drops, looking back, grimacing triumphantly, in full flight, forever up the mountain aboard his Bianchi.
Since the death of Marco Pantani, stages of the Giro d'Italia that use the Mortirolo, feature a special prize to the first rider to the top, called Cima Pantani ("Pantani Top").
In 2015, Contador famously bridged a gap to his main rivals Fabio Aru and Mikel Landa, having lost time due to a puncture on the descent from Aprica.
Amateur riders can climb the Motirolo in the Gran Fondo Stelvio which takes place every summer.
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Cycling is not only a leisure activity but is an excellent form of aerobic exercise. Whether you want to stay healthy, lose weight or tone muscle, cycling is the perfect option. Riding a bike also boosts your mood and fuels you with energy. Of course, when you are riding a bike to get fit, you need to be consistent and should cover a good amount of distance. But how much should you cycle every week to stay in shape?
First things first, set your goal. This will help you stay focused and energetic. Set small and realistic goals. If your goal is just to stay fit, then you don't have to pedal a lot every day. The basic rule is to cycle for short distances, but regularly. Experts suggest that frequent short training sessions are more effective than infrequent long sessions.
Adults between 18 to 64 years should perform moderate intensity physical activity for two and a half hours every week to stay fit. But if you are cycling, then you must do it for at least 30 to 45 minutes every day for shorter sessions or 2 to 3 times a week for longer sessions of a hour or more.
Below are three simple training sessions to choose from, if your goal is to stay fit, then cover all these three rides every week.
Take a long ride for an hour at a conversational pace. This will help to improve your endurance and aerobic fitness. Ride at a slow pace, so that your breathing is deep, rhythmic and regular. For this session, always stick to flat terrain. Focus on riding and take a break for a few minutes in between for drinking water and eating something.
This ride will train your body to burn fuel efficiently and will help in maintaining good body posture at lower heart rates zones.
Riding on hilly terrain can be tough. Pedal at a normal pace for ten-minutes to warm-up and then ride at a fast pace up a hill with a steady gradient for at least 3 to 5 minutes. While performing this session, you should be breathing deeply and only able to say one or two words. Your recovery time should be one-minute long or until you catch your breath and then repeat the same for at least 3 intervals.
On the flat sections of the ride, try to ride your bike at a fast pace for at least 20 minutes. Such rides will help to improve your muscular strength and efficiency.
Cycling at a fast pace can help you to burn more calories and is even good for your heart. During this session you have to pedal hard, but for a short interval of time. Start with a warm-up session of ten-minute and then ride the bike at a fast pace for five minutes, followed by 30 seconds of recovery timing. Pedal easily for five minutes and then repeat.
This is about intensity and intervals which will improve your anaerobic fitness.
The historic and innovative event will take place over two weeks in August 2023. It will bring together 13 UCI World Championships for different cycling disciplines in one unprecedented event that will see thousands of the world's best cyclists vying to win the prestigious rainbow jersey.
From 2023, the UCI Cycling World Championships will be held every four years, in each pre-Summer Olympic year. Over several weeks, the host city and/or region will become the true cycling capital of the world.
These World Championships will include the UCI Road World Championships, Para-cycling Road World Championships, Track cycling and Para-cycling Track World Championships, Mountainbike cross-country, downhill, marathon and cross-country eliminator World Championships, Trials, BMX Freestyle and BMX World Championships, Indoor Cycling and finally UCI Gran Fondo World Championships.
You will get the chance to combine your participation in the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships with a visit to one of the other World Championships and watch the big stars competing for their gold medals.
Find out more at: https://www.cyclingworldchamps.com/championships/gran-fondo
Switzerland has avoided almost every major conflict during the last century, keeping true to the healthy and peaceful Alpine life - that we all know and dream about
When you have a chat with your friend about Switzerland, the topic is usually about their brillant engineering, their tasty cheese or chocolate, but what about Cycling?
When you combine Switzerland and Cycling, the first thing that comes to mind would probably be Fabian Cancellara, the Swiss Spartan who has won some of the most iconic bike races in the world (3 times Paris-Roubaix, 3 times Tour of Flanders and 4 times ITT World Champion.
Then, the Tour of Switzerland and Tour de Romandie should come second as these races are the 2 major stage races in Switzerland and the world.
But what if we asked you if you knew about the hidden treasures of the Furka, Sanetch or even Albula passes?
Here's our list of the Top Ten Swiss Alpine Climbs, for Road Cyclists:
Start : From Bex
Ascension : 1255 meters
Length : 20.3 km
Average gradient : 6 %
Top : 1,776 meters
On paper, the Col de la Croix seems to be a long and steady climb. But don’t trust these numbers, the Col de la Croix is really a tough one!
The climb could be divided into 5 specific sections. The first, sets a high average difficulty with many sections over 10%. Between Gryon and Villars-sur-Ollon, the gradient becomes much more easier and declines drastically. While leaving Villars, you’ll face a wall just before another flatter section. The last 4 kilometers "ramp" is a steady and twisty road that will take you up 1,776 meters above sea level.
The Col de la Croix will put you in the "Hurt Box" quite a few times, but the view over the Rhone Valley and the Diableret is worth it.
Ascension : 1032 meters
Length : 14.9 km
Average gradient : 7 %
Top : 2,224 meters
If we had to choose between the West and East side, we’d definitely go with the West side, much more scenic and enjoyable. There is virtually no traffic and the road comes through a number of small tunnels, more than 10. As you make your way up, the view becomes more and more beautiful. Even in the middle of summer, you could find yourself riding between walls of snow at the very top of the pass.
We suggest you to do the loop - Susten - Furka - Grimsel, 120 kilometers with all 3 passes in our top 10.
Start : From Gletsch
Ascension : 389 meters
Length : 6 km
Average gradient : 7 %
Top : 2,165 meters
This is the shortest climb of our top 10. Why would we put such a short climb in the Top10? Honestly we don't know, but you'll always habe that special feeling that you’re flying on a climb like the Grimsel with the amazing views!
Like every climb in Switzerland, the view is breathtaking, but the Grimsel has this little extra something that you can’t explain. If you've already done the Grimsel, you'll probably know what we're talking about.
Ascension : 1102 meters
Length : 13.0 km
Average gradient : 8 %
Top : 2,501 meters
Passo Umbrail is the highest Swiss pass at just over 2,500 meters in altitude, the top isthe natural border between Switzerland and Italy. This is one of the three ways, undoubtedly the lesser known and lesser crowded route, to get to the top of the Stelvio Pass, one of the most iconic climbs in Europe.
As always in Switzerland, the road is perfectly surfaced, but what makes the Umbrail a true charm is the 2 kilometer gravel section in the middle of the pass. A Strade Bianche taste in the middle of the Alps. Lovely !
Ascension : 1310 meters
Length : 22.6 km
Average gradient : 6 %
Top : 2,312 meters
Starting from Filisur, the Albula is a long and beautiful climb, never too steep nor too difficult, and goes through several typical Swiss villages.
The most gorgeous section is probably the section that goes under the Albula Railway bridges, which is a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site, right after Bergün.
Ascension : 1246 meters
Length : 18.3 km
Average gradient : 7 %
Top : 1,962 meters
If you’re a Professional road racing fan and especially like Peter Sagan, you might remember the incredible descent he did, to close the gap to Damiano Cunego and take a stage win. That was back in 2011, and he was only 21.
The most scenic part of the Grosse Scheidegg is the west side, starting in the small village of Grindelwald. The road is closed to all vehicles, except for the local bus, and therefore, is very very quiet. The pass becomes steeper after the first half and the average percent doesn't drop under 10%. A truly epic climb!
Ascension : 1108 meters
Length : 12.8 km
Average gradient : 9 %
Top : 2,480 meters
A true giant, the second highest paved road in Switzerland. It doesn’t get anymore Swiss than this.
From the quiet Alpine valley in the first third, the vegetation gives way to a rockier, more menacing mountainous terrain. The road steepens. The few last kilometers are fun, with plenty of hairpins, that'll make you forget the 8 - 9% gradients!
If you have the motivation, we suggest you to do the extra 2 kilometers detour to the dam if it’s clear of snow - you won’t regret it !
Towards the north is a spectacular view of the Bernese Alps, notably the Finsteraarhorn while there is a view over the Gries Glacier to the south. There are many peaks over 4,000 meters high and it feels like you're on a plane rather than standing 2,500 metres above sea level.
Ascension : 894 meters
Length : 12.2 km
Average gradient : 7 %
Top : 2,429 meters
Featured in the James Bond film Goldfinger, the Furka Pass is one of the most iconic roads in Switzerland.
Our favorite side is the from east, starting from Realp. After a twisty first half, the road straightens, you’ll have a glimpse at the top of Furka for the rest of the ascent. If you’re lucky enough to have a tail wind, the second half will seem a lot easier!
The famous Hotel Belvedere is located on the upper slopes and serves a great cup of coffee.
Ascension : 895 meters
Length : 14 km
Average gradient : 6 %
Top : 2,108 meters
The old Tremola (Old Shaky in Italian) is unsurprisingly near the top of the list, but it was hard to settle first place.
Mostly made of cobbles that date back to Roman times, this is climb like no other in the world!
The cobbles are very well maintained, smooth and are a lot of fun to ride ! La Tremola is never too hard, never too steep and offers epic views after every switchback, no matter where you look.
The combination of cobbles, the landscape and the sounds of the bells from the few cows along the roadside,.makes this a true charm also called Saint Gotthard.
The fourth longest road tunnel in the world diverts away most of the traffic, the road is almost traffic free, and these days, this is something really enjoyable.
Every year it’s cleared of snow and maintained in pristine condition. Experiencing this climb and the views from the top is like no other in cycling.
For any self respecting col climber or Alpine junkie - this has to be on your Bucket list!
Ascension : 1692 meters
Length : 24.6 km
Average gradient : 7 %
Top : 2,242 meters
And the winner is… Col du Sanetch!
The stats are comparable to the classic Passo Stelvio, the difference is the climb is a dead end. Yes, you read that correctly, so why does this climb makle our number 1, in front of St Gotthard?
First of all, since this is a dead end, the traffic is almost non-existent, making your ascent very relaxed. On reaching 2,000 meters in altitude, you’ll have to travel through a narrow, dark and wet tunnel, that's 800 meters long. The first few meters are done in complete darkness - until the motion detection lights switch on.
Yes, this is Switzerland! Brillant!
Once you reach the top, keep riding for 5 kilometers slightly downhill and you'll reach the beautiful dam. This is the end of the road my friends.
You’ll have two options, first going back down the way you came, or secondly, and way more fun, take the cable car to Gsteig, to the other side of the mountain!
Whilst France and Italy are more widely known for famous cycling climbs, Switzerland, really is cycling’s best kept secret.
The Swiss hospitality, the engineering, the perfect, quiet and well maintained roads are like no where else in Europe.
The gastronomy and the unbelievable scenery wherever you look, are the reasons that cyclist’s "in the know" love Switzerland so much.
So if you’ve been there, done that, on the Alpine Highways and have already ticked off many of the famous climbs like Alpe d’Huez, the Galibier or even the mighty Stelvio, then Switzerland is made for you!
Be sure to book your lodging soon too at BigBear.com. Big Bear Lake has been a popular destination for visitors; lodging books up quickly here.
The 2022 Tour de Big Bear start/finish and Expo will once again be held at Bear Mountain! It’s going to be awesome! That said, there are some route changes, plus we’ve added the NEW 25 Mile Dirty Cub Gravel Ride in addition to the 50 Mile Dirty Bear Gravel ride!
Escape the summer heat and join us in beautiful Big Bear Lake, California for the annual Tour de Big Bear! Enjoy alpine roadways and trails, over high mountain passes like Onyx Summit (elevation of 8,443 feet), and around Big Bear and Baldwin Lakes – plus our legendary Aid Stations! With five courses to choose from, plus the gravel ride, there’s a route that’s sure to please most everyone!
Tour de Big Bear Route Options
Tour de Big Bear Family Fun Ride
Tour de Big Bear – 25 miles
Big Bear Valley Tour – 50 miles
The Grand Tour – 70 miles
The Climb – 100 miles
The Dirty Cub Gravel Ride – 25 miles of mixed surface
The Dirty Bear Gravel Ride – 50 miles of mixed surface
The Tour de Big Bear is known for its legendary aid stations! Ribs, avocado toast, bacon, just to name a few of the delicious treats you’ll enjoy along the way. Plus, the usual hydration and nutrition items to fuel your ride.
The Big Bear Cycling Association (BBCA) hosts a two-day cycling expo that includes 40+ cycling vendors, a complimentary bike valet for registered riders, entry into the Beer Garden, participation in BBCA’s famous raffle, and entertainment during Saturday’s festivities. We also have several other events to round out your weekend in Big Bear.
Start your weekend by joining us for the fourth annual Glow Ride. Dress up your bikes and show off your lights as we parade through the Big Bear Village! It’s family-friendly and a great way to kick off the Tour de Big Bear weekend! Prizes for best use of lights and best of all – it’s FREE!
Presented by Goldsmith’s Sports
Get acclimated with a fun and friendly ride around Big Bear Lake. The ride starts at 4 pm from Bear Mountain Resort on Friday afternoon. There are several stops set up around the lake and if you’re lucky, you might just have a winning poker hand! And it’s also FREE!
Rounding out the weekend are our organized free recovery rides on Sunday. Spin out your legs after the Tour de Big Bear with a relaxed ride around one or both lakes. Starting from the Copper Q in the Village. Go early and enjoy some delicious treats and a cup of coffee!
Big Bear Lake, California is known as the “Cycling Capital of Southern California”. It was named “#1 Weekend Getaway City” in the United States by Expedia Travel and has played host city to many world-class cycling events including four stages of the Amgen Tour of California, the Redlands Bicycle Classic and the Tour de Big Bear, now in its eleventh year, plus many world-class mountain bike events.
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Established in 2007 it is organised and run by Mid-Devon Cycling Club, with Event HQ and ‘Welcome Village’ based at Newton Abbot Racecourse. It enjoys an international reputation for providing a pro-tour cycling experience to amateur cyclists of all abilities.
There are three route options; the 110-mile Grande, the Medio which is 68 miles, or the Piccolo at 38 miles. Both the Grande and Medio routes include Gold, Silver & Bronze medal standards based on age and gender categories plus a closed-road, timed hill-climb segment, offering a more personalised challenge for the riders.
All options are priced at just £45 and being a non-commercial event means we’re able to support and make donations to a variety of charities and local community interest projects including; Dartmoor Search & Rescue, Devon Air Ambulance, Dartmoor National Park, Rowcroft Hospice, FORCE Cancer Charity, Dave Raynor Fund, Go Beyond, South West Youth Games, William Waite Memorial Trust, HospiceCare, Shelterbox, and many more! This year our chosen charity partner is the Mental Health charity CALM.
The shorter Piccolo route is intended to be an introduction to sportive cycling. It is a less competitive and more achievable option, making the event accessible to a broader range of cyclist. . Rider numbers are restricted to 500 and there are no age-related medal times to worry about. Piccolo riders still enjoy the full Dartmoor Classic experience with everyone receiving a Finishers Medal.
All routes are well signed and marshalled and, whichever is chosen, will be a must-do experience for all who enjoy a challenge, or have a bucket-list to complete!
You’ll enjoy well stocked feed stations, mechanical back-up, paramedic support, Welcome Village with hospitality kiosks/pop-ups and cycle trade exhibitors, plus everything else expected of a major cycling event.
Entrants are supplied with individually named body numbers, bike numbers and electronic timing chips to record participants’ times through checkpoints along the route. Results are available live on-line and are sent by SMS Text direct to the participant’s phone as they cross the finish line!
On completion of their ride, everyone receives a commemorative T-Shirt and complimentary goody bag. You then have the opportunity for a photo with your finish-time proudly displayed on our presentation podium.
In other words, the Dartmoor Classic offers the complete professional package – but without the racing!
Limited to 4000 entrants, the event always sells out quickly, so don’t miss what is sure to be another memorable experience in 2022.
For full information, please visit www.dartmoorclassic.co.uk or click the register button below to register now.
The Gran Fondo NY race rolled through the New York today. Riders from over 90 countries hammered for 103 miles. Elite riders averaged 25 miles per hour and finished in just over 4 hours.
In the men's race, 24 year old Luca Vergallito (Team OM.CC) from Milan outsprinted compatriot Mattia Gaffuri (Swatt Club) in the final uphill sprint in a time of 4h 17m 52s. Adrian Alvarado Teneb (Team Velo'Z) finished in third some over 3 minutes down on the leading pair.
The Gran Fondo NY race rolled through the New York today. Riders from over 90 countries hammered for 103 miles. Elite riders averaged 25 miles per hour and finished in just over 4 hours.
Photo credit: @officinemattiocc
The start of the Championship is always fast but it wasn’t until the climb at Alpine Hill that Italian Fortunato Ferrara, GFNY Santa Fe champion, attacked and was soon joined by Americans Conor Pulvidente and Nick Wheatley-Schaller as the race turned onto route 9W. By the time the trio approached Bear Mountain at mile 40, a large pack of 60 racers was nearly five minutes behind.
Wheatley-Schaller suffered the fate of so many other ambitious riders, cracking on the ascent of Bear Mountain. Ferrara topped Bear first, and Pulvidente fell back, but the chase group of thirteen was getting closer. On the way to Gate Hill at mile 60, it was just Ferrara braving it alone in front, with the ravenous pack bearing down only two minutes behind.
At the approach to Cheesecote at mile 65, two other Italians, Luca Vergallito of Officine Mattio Cycling Club and Swatt Club’s Mattia Gaffuri, launched off the front of the chase group, eventually joining their compatriot near the Pomona Aid Station. Both youngsters just come off a career as young pros with Giro d’Italia U23 under their wings. The trio worked together until the NY/NJ State Line Climb, when Ferrera’s valiant earlier blitz finally caught up with him.
It was down to the final two, as Vergallito and Gaffuri sped back up River Road. The chasing group couldn’t get organized, watching their chances fade as the two Italians kept up the furious pace.
With 150m to go on Fort Lee’s Hudson Terrace, Gaffuri opened the side by side uphill sprint but it was Vergallito who had more left in the legs and took the GFNY World Championship crown in 4:17:52.
Luca Vergallito (Team OM.CC) recently won the 2021 La Granfondo Fausto Coppi and was 2015 Italian Junior National Champion.
GFNY Chile Champion Adrian Alvarado Teneb snatched third from a fading Ferrara, three minutes behind the winner.
With Francesco De Candido Romole in fifth, Matteo Draperi in ninth and 2017 champ Ricardo Ricco in eleventh, Italy had a whopping 6 riders in the top 11.
Omar Azzem dominated the GFNY races in his home Uruguay and showed with his sixth place that he was no fluke, winning the sprint against Felipe Aros Plaza of the neighboring Chile.
Camilo Salazar of Ruta 56 was best Colombian in “only” 8th place, surely a disappointment for his country, representing with over 800 riders and always in top spots at the championship. But the Colombians didn’t miss a beat and celebrated the race like no other at the GFNY Finish Village.
GFNY’s own Flavio de Luna (Mexico) rode aggressively all day but – in his own words – “ran out of gas” at the end, not having trained enough or raced at all yet this year. A 10th place is impressive, considering he worked all weekend for the GFNY video production.
Nick Wheatly Schaller was first American in 16th place. He raced offensively and showed himself out there with a great early performance. This should spur more of his compatriots to put the stars ‘n’ stripes further up in the mix for the 2023 championship crown.
Defending champion Jill Patterson had been busy racing GFNYs on several continents, bringing home a win from Ecuador and several podium finishes. If a rider wanted the 2022 crown, she first had to take it from her.
And so Italian Samantha Arnaudo (OM.CC) did, leading the race start to finish in dominating fashion and crossing the line in 4:42:24. In second was German pro Hannah Fandel, three minutes back. Patterson rounded out a world class podium in 4:47:38.
Arnaudo from northern Italy (near Turin) attacked on Bear Mountain to solo as the only female to the finish line. She recently won the 2022 Gran Fondo Torino in Italy and the 2021 La Granfondo Fausto Coppi.
Ecuadorian pro Daniela Zambrano came in fourth, with Arnaudo’s teammate Silvia Visaggi in fifth. Lorena Vargas was first Colombian in sixth ahead of the experienced racers Marcia Barrios (Venezuela) and Paolina Allan (Canada).
Over 6,500 riders took part in this year's race with around 60% of the riders chosing to ride the Gran Fondo, and the rest the shorter, but no less challenging, 45 mile Medio Fondo.
Link to 2022 GFNY World Championship Results: https://gfny.cc/results
Sign-up now to get notified when your personal photos and video will be available in the next few days: https://www.sportograf.com/en/event/8019
The next GFNY World Championship will take place on May 21st 2023 and registration is now open https://nyc.gfny.com/register2023.
In brilliant weather, more than 2,000 athletes and more than 4,000 total participants from 60 Countries around the world arrived – many for the first time – in the Trentino's capital to fill its hotels, frequent its cafes, restaurants, and museums, and above all to experience Trento’s genuine love for cycling in all its guises.
In addition to the many compliments bestowed upon the city, which dazzled guests from the world over, many attendees remarked, "Respect for cyclists is seen and felt here. We felt welcomed." These words count for a lot in a city that’s doing so much to bring the bicycle more and more into the hearts of people and their lives.
Sunday in Trento served up the richest menu of the four-day event: the Mediofondo (86.8 km with 2,218 meters of climbing) for the upper age groups (men 60 and up, women 50 and up), and the Granfondo, with 143.8 km and 3,900 meters of climbing, which came from two and a half climbs to the summit of Trento's giant Monte Bondone. A total of 1537 athletes showed up at the start of the two races, which set off from the Via Roberto da Sanseverino at 10 AM CEST.
All the strongest athletes in the world amateur categories were there and the results proved it. Fastest of all in the Granfondo was Austria's Stefan Kirchmair (cat. 19-34), a former pro in the early 2010s and now a trainer, who devoured the racecourse in 4 hours, 14 minutes, and 6 seconds, just over half a minute ahead of Switzerland's Dimitri Bussard and Belgium's Sieben Devalckeneer. Kirchmair has already established himself among the world's strongest granfondisti, having won this year's prestigious "Etape du Tour" with finish on Alpe d'Huez.
In the women's Granfondo, Slovenia's Laura Simenc (cat. 19-34), who’s already a gold medalist in the team relay with her national team, managed to outpace in 5 hours, 2 minutes and 41 seconds two racers from the host nation, Martina Trevisiol and Samantha Arnaudo, in the final sprint. Simenc, a former elite athlete and now a researcher in veterinary virology, also boasts numerous victories this season, including the Granfondo Nove Colli on Italian soil.
Among the various categories, however, there was no shortage of Italian wins: Francesco Figini (Granfondo 35-39); Giuseppina Michela Bergozza (Mediofondo 50-54); Olga Cappiello (Mediofondo 55-59); Giorgio Chiarini (Mediofondo 60-64); Trentino's Silvano Janes (Mediofondo 65-69); and Silvano Assaloni (Mediofondo 80-84). Also among the celebrated racers was Frenchwoman Jeannie Longo, the multi-titled elite who scored yet another rainbow jersey after winning the individual time trial for her age category on Thursday.
THE NEW AMATEUR GRANFONDO WORLD CHAMPIONS:
WOMEN (45-49): Christina Rausch (GER)
WOMEN (40-44): Nicolien Luijsterburg (NED)
WOMEN (35-39): Martha Maltha (NED)
WOMEN (19-34): Laura Šimenc (SLO)
MEN (55-59): Michael Schaefer (GER)
MEN (50-54): Roger Devittori (SUI)
MEN (45-49): Igor Kopše (SLO)
MEN (40-44): Patrick Hagenaars (AUT)
MEN (35-39): Francesco Figini (ITA)
MEN (19-34): Stefan Kirchmair (AUT)
THE NEW AMATEUR MEDIOFONDO WORLD CHAMPIONS:
WOMEN (65-69): Tarja Simakkala (FIN)
WOMEN (60-64): Jeannie Longo (FRA)
WOMEN (55-59): Olga Cappiello (ITA)
WOMEN (50-54): Giuseppina Michela Bergozza (ITA)
MEN (85-89): Arthur Duncan (RSA)
MEN (80-84): Silvano Assaloni (ITA)
MEN (75-79): Josef Bichl (AUT)
MEN (70-74): Rudolf Sluyts (BEL)
MEN (65-69): Silvano Janes (ITA)
MEN (60-64): Giorgio Chiarini (ITA)
Link 2022 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships Results: https://www.endu.net/en/events/uci-gran-fondo-world-championships-2022/results
Link to all results: https://egs-eventi.s3.amazonaws.com/MySDAM/Trento2022/cis/home.html
Winners or not, all the athletes had to earn the honor of finishing a demanding World Championship, which was by all accounts the toughest of many recent editions – if not since the last time in Trento. Participants earned the best reward for their efforts, which was that of a perfect day for cycling. The day started out cool in the early morning and then got warmed by the sun under clear skies. "Bondone is a really tough climb, but what’s breathtaking is the view of the city and alps from the top. This route and this area are worth the journey." These remarks were repeated by many from all over Europe, as well as from Australia, the United States, Japan, Zimbabwe and more.
What made the heart swell – in addition to the fans in the Le Albere district who cheered every last participant on the finishing straight – was the unique atmosphere that the Granfondo World Championship was able to generate. Competition befitting of a World Championship was there, but in Trento one perceived above all, the spirit of people happy to be part of a unique experience and to do it to the best of their ability, thanks to a city that was able to welcome them with open arms, and an organization that took care of their needs down to the smallest detail.
"It was splendid and exciting to welcome people from all over the world to the city of Trento," remarked Mayor Franco Ianeselli. "An event like this was a great opportunity for us to reaffirm Trento's connection with the bicycle, not only as a sport but as a means of transportation and as a new way of tourism. The hope is that those who savored our area during these days will be able to take it to heart and talk about it once they return home."
Maurizio Evangelista, the event's managing director, expressed his satisfaction with the event’s operational success. "We are particularly happy with the result of this Gran Fondo World Championships, and with the feedback we’ve received from the athletes during these past days. Our organization has focused on services for the cyclist and on the safety of all athletes; today we can celebrate success on both counts. In this sense, special thanks go to the tremendous organizational team put together by APT Trento Monte Bondone and Trento Eventi Sport, to the institutions that promoted this event, to the police that managed security, to the medical team, to the volunteers, and of course to all those who chose to come to Trento to experience this adventure with us."
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