gran fondo pinarello

brakelever

question has anyone on here had a go at it ? how easy is it to get a entry , answers please .

Aggieboy

I'm sure Dudley wouldn't mind answering your questions, if you ring him.

http://www.lucianocycles.co.uk/70160/info.php?p=2&pno=0

oldwelshman

I have done it twice, easy to get entries and Treviso is nice place to stay, easy to go to venice for the day, and some flat or hilly rides on nice roads leading upto event.
They changed route this year to include the Monte Grappa but it did not go over it due to bad weather and route was shortened. I preferred the old route anyway.

Italiano

They didn't change route only but also the way it's done; you dont have a mass start, but start by groups.

Done it 3-4 times, every time the mediofondo, and I ever enjoyed the rolling routes.

You need a racing license for entry.

oldwelshman

Shame they stopped the mass star, that was fun, thousands setting off on closed roads, and trying to keep up with the pros/top amateurs for the first 20 miles at over 30mph until the road goes upwards