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BalatonFondo: Ride on the route of the 2022 Giro d’Italia!

Created to commemorate the Grande Partenza of the 2022 Giro d’Italia in Hungary. Participants ride on the same fully closed roads of the third stage of the Giro, won by Mark Cavendish in Balatonfüred

Mark Cavendish (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl) sprinted to an impressive victory on Stage 3 of the 2022 Giro d'Italia

Mark Cavendish (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl) sprinted to an impressive victory on Stage 3 of the 2022 Giro d'Italia, claiming his 16th Stage win of the race in his career. Cavendish held off Arnaud Demare (Groupama-FDJ) in second with Fernando Gaviria (UAE Team Emirates) in third. It was Mark Cavendish's 106th win and his 16th win at the Giro d'Italia. The 3rd stage of the Giro d’Italia ran along the shores of Lake Balaton.

The first Balatonfondo will held on May 1st 2023, starting from the capital of the Lake Balaton, Balatonfüred. Participants can choose either the 60 km Medio Fondo or the 140 km Gran Fondo. The Gran Fondo is 140 km, with 1,500 m elevation through the picturesque landscape of the Balaton Uplands National Park and along the shores of Lake Balaton.

BalatonFondo: Ride on the route of the 2022 Giro d’Italia!

The roads are fully closed for the riders at least with 30 km/h average. A special marked car will do the route with 30 km/g average pace. If the special car overlaps riders, they can continue until the finish on partly closed roads.

BalatonFondo: Ride on the route of the 2022 Giro d’Italia!

Registration includes; 4 feed zones, chip timing, start number, 1 energy gel, and medical assistance during the race and in the start/finish area, photos, two neutral cars during the race, one for mechanical issues and one for pickups. A raffle ticket and the chance to win from the grand price of a Bianchi Sprint carbon disc bike and another 3,000 euros worth of cycling accessories.

There are Trophies and prizes for men and women in age categories 16-18, 19-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. The Podium ceremony for all age groups and raffle is held at Annagora Aquapark.

For more information, please visit: https://balatonfondo.eu/en/home or click the button below to register now.

BalatonFondo: Ride on the route of the 2022 Giro d’Italia!