Granfondo means long distance or great endurance in Italian. Today, it is the universal term for a long-distance and mass participation cycling event, which has become tremendously popular all over the world.
A granfondo is timed and as such has a competitive element, but the emphasis is on challenge, and more precisely each participant's personal challenge to complete the distance.
So, for the majority of participants, granfondo is not about pure racing. Some people will ride and sprint to be first at the finish line, but most others will enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings and ride the bike at their own pace. Reaching the finish after 150km (or more) is their goal. Maybe in under six hours, maybe under seven....or maybe under five hours. Everyone has a personal objective that he or she will cherish and be happy to achieve.
Cycling for all!
The classic Tour of Lombardy, the Race of the Falling Leaves, has a Gran Fondo to go with it. Starting and finishing in Cantu near Como, the Gran Fondo route takes in the iconic Ghisallo, the 20% plus Muro di Sormano and several other famous climbs of the pro race. Lake Como is the perfect place to end your cycling season. Your host is Giro d’Italia stage winner Andrea Ferrigato.
This tour includes 3 guided rides in the beautiful Tuscan countryside plus a visit to Florence before moving to Siena for the Strade Bianche weekend. In Siena you will enjoy a fantastic Cross the Finish Experience where you will ride across the finish line just hours before the pros and you will have your photo taken on the official podium before enjoying finish hospitality. This is followed by finish hospitality.
Included is guaranteed entry for the 2025 Gran Fondo Strade Bianche in the front pen (1 – 300) which is not available to the general public.
