Grade

Moderate

GF Lombardia 2024

October 13

Italy

Como

Price

from €450

Bike rental

From €160

Lombardia Pro Race

October 12

From: 450

Description

Gran Fondo Il Lombardia 2024

Guided cycling Tour Gran Fondo Il Lombardia 2024 October 11 – 14
4 days –  3 nights
Price from (£) 379 – € 450
Event date GF Lombardia Sunday, October 13 – Pro Race Saturday, October 12

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Gran Fondo Il Lombardia 2024 Cycling tour

Ride on the Il Lombardia’s climbs with the champions and watch the race in the Italian style: wine, prosciutto, and salami, from a strategic point of view! The Gran Fondo Lombardia is a one-day cycling classic and always finds a place in the October autumn season. Cycle the Gran Fondo Lombardia in the region of Lombardy. The start point will be in Cantu near Como and it features iconic climbs: The Sormano, the Civiglio, and the Ghisallo.

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.
You will stay in Como for 3 nights and your host is Giro d’Italia stage winner Andrea Ferrigato. Transport to Gran Fondo start and finish in Cantu is included as well as guided rides to watch Il Lombardia on Saturday. Airport transfers from Milan Malpensa can be booked with your package.

Watch and cycle Il Lombardia one of the monument’s cyclings. The Gran Fondo Lombardia combines the unique charm of its beautiful route with the opportunity to cycle the same route as the pros did a day before. This is a key part of what makes the Gran Fondo Lombardia a real cycling event for everyone.

Watch and cycle this Gran Fondo Lombardia 2024 in Italy

  • Cycle iconic climbs: The Sormano, the Civiglio, and the Ghisallo
  • Watch the final monument of the season
  • Guided rides with former pro-Andrea Ferrigato
  • During this Gran Fondo Lombardia 2024, there will also be fantastic hospitality options available in Como
  • Combine the unique charm of its beautiful route with the opportunity to cycle the same route as the pro’s
  • Come and join more than 4500 sportive riders during this Gran Fondo Lombardia 2024
Day 1
Friday Oct 11 Arrival
Please make your own arrangements to arrive at your hotel in Como today. The team will be available to meet you at the hotel. If you plan to fly then we offer group airport transfers for you, your luggage, and your bike from Milan Malpensa airport at 11.30 today. If you arrive at any other time, we also offer private airport transfers from all Milan airports (Linate, Malpensa, Orio al Serio) as a supplement. The journey to Como takes approximately 1 hour to 90 minutes.
  • You are staying at the Hotel B&B in Como. This is a basic but comfortable hotel with restaurants nearby. Your stay will be for 3 nights and will be on a bed-and-breakfast basis. You will have an early breakfast on Gran Fondo Day.
  • For the evening meals, we suggest eating as a group at two restaurants nearby where hotel guests get a 10% discount. Il Birrificio di Como - www.ilbirrificio.it, or Pizza Garage - www.pizzagarage.it
  • The mechanic will be available this afternoon at the hotel to assist you with fitting your rental bike or building your own bike after travel. Bikes can be safely stored at the hotel.
  • Guided ride A gentle 60km cycle is available this afternoon led by local bike guides.
  • This afternoon and early evening, the tour leaders and bike mechanics are available for you.
Day 2
Saturday Oct 12 Lombardia Pro Race
After breakfast, a guided ride that takes the route of Il Lombardia. En route, you will watch the riders of the pro peloton as they take on the white roads. You’ll be back at the hotel in the afternoon after watching the race for you to rest and get prepared for tomorrow. Hospitality at the start and/ or at the finish or a day on the course in an official race car is available to book today at an additional cost.
Day 3
Sunday Oct 13 GF Lombardia
You were able to see how the riders of the Men’s cycling elite handled the roads yesterday. Today it’s your turn. Ride the 111km with 1700 meters of climbing of the Gran Fondo Lombardia. The main difficulties on the route are the Ghisallo and the Sormano. Drive to the start in Cantu and you can cycle the short distance from the finish back to the hotel.
  • START/FINISH: Cantù (CO)
  • TOTAL KM – 111,2 KM
  • ALTIMETRY – 1700 M
  • SIGN-ON OPENING: 06.30 am
  • START TIME: 07.30 am
  • TIMEKEEPING: Gran Fondo Il Lombardia uses the Official Timer MySDAM with a technology based on the use of “chips”. Every participant must have a valid personal chip or a one-day chip for hire. Information and use conditions about the chips are posted on the MySDAM website. The absence or the incorrect use of the chip will prevent the entrant from being part of the classification and from having his/her race time.
  • FEEDING ZONES: 2 along the route
  • TIME LIMIT: 7 hours – by 02.30 P.M.
This afternoon and early evening the guides assist you with re-packing your bikes ahead of travel and you’ll also be able to return your rental bikes
Day 4
Monday Oct 14 Departure
After breakfast, optional transfer back to Milan Malpensa airport. Depart Como at 08.00 for flights that depart after 1100am.
Medical
Medical Certificate
MEDICAL CERTIFICATE Additionally, all riders taking the Day Licence must have a Medical Sports Certificate which was issued within 6 months of the event and must be presented at race registration. This should state: 'the data of the athlete the indication of the sport for which it was required the visit to the doctor: CYCLING the statement of the sports doctor that THE ATHLETE, ON THE BASE OF THE MEDICAL CONTROL, DOES NOT HAVE CONTRAINDICATIONS



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Included with your weekend: Price from (£) 379 – € 450
  • 3 nights at hotel B&B in Como
  • Guided Ride(s) with Giro d’Italia stage winner Andrea Ferrigato
  • Local expert guides and bike mechanic
  • Breakfasts
  • Detailed Itinerary
  • Drinks
  • Entry cost TBC
  • Milan Malpensa airport transfer available at £120pp -€ 140 return
  • Bike rental
  • Single supplement

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