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First USA Gran Fondo: Scenic & Tough

admin — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:51:19 +0000

Gran Fondo (“Big Ride” in Italy) are long distance, mass-participation cycling events, not races, that have become a cycling tradition in Italy. This was San Diego’s first and was represented by one of Italy’s premiere bike maker, Ernesto Colnago. The route took us through the mountainous, desert terrain of southeastern San Diego County-very challenging, but scenic.

Riders (over 1,000) gather at the break of dawn where else but in Little Italy to jockey for the best starting position, meet up with friends, or listen to the wake up music of Frank Sinatra?

Gran Fondo Launching Philly Race

admin — Tue, 12 May 2009 21:49:22 +0000

SAN DIEGO, CA (BRAIN)—Gran Fondo USA LLC has announced the renewal of Colnago’s title sponsorship of Gran Fondo Colnago San Diego and the launch of the inaugural Gran Fondo Colnago Philadelphia in 2010.

“Gran fondo means ‘big ride’ in Italian”, said company co-founder Matteo Gerevini. “And these events combine fun and challenging bike routes with a unique passion for cycling that is only found in Italy.”

A Great Event

admin — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 21:53:22 +0000

This past Sunday was the first Gran Fondo ride to be held in San Diego, CA. Gran Fondo is Italian for “Big Ride”. I hope that this is the first of many Gran Fondos to be held in San Diego as it was great event. A friend of mine Robin hooked me up with the Expobicio folks and I got outfitted with a brand new Expobici kit to wear for the ride. Prior to the race start they brought Robin, myself and the three other Expobicio riders to the front of the start line for some photos of the group with the Major of Little Italy, Ernesto Colnago and some of the organizers. After all of the photos were taken the pack was led out by a handful of Ducatis and Ferraris. It was a controlled start through Little Italy and Downtown San Diego for a mile or two when they pulled over to let the pack go.

Event Highlights

admin — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 21:43:45 +0000

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Gran Fondo – San Diego

victor — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:31:11 +0000

CNN Reports on the inaugural Gran Fondo San Diego cycling event.

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Italian Style Bike Race

admin — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 20:00:47 +0000

San Diego’s KUSI Reports on the inaugural Gran Fondo San Diego cycling event. Click here to watch the video.