San Diego, CA – Gran Fondo USA, the organizers of the Gran Fondo Colnago bicycle event series, has selected VeloNews magazine as its North American publishing partner.
Its unparalleled market share among performance-oriented cyclists, combined with its comprehensive support of Gran Fondo USA events, made VeloNews the logical choice.
“Gran fondos and cyclosportive bike events are immensely popular in Europe, and now Gran Fondo USA has introduced America to this exciting style of cycling,” stated John Duke, Senior Vice President and Group Publisher of The Competitor Group, VeloNews’ parent company. “These are precisely the types of events that interest our readers, and we’re thrilled to be part of America’s first gran fondo series.”
VeloNews, known as The Journal of Competitive Cycling, is a multi-media operation that reaches over 850,000 avid cyclists through its print and online properties. It publishes 21 editions annually, including The Official Guide to the Tour de France.
Gran fondos are long distance, mass-participation cycling events – not races – that are held throughout Italy. Participation is open to recreational and competitive amateur cyclists, and thousands of riders of all abilities participate.
