Amy’s Gran Fondo – What’s it all about?
Gran fondo means long distance or great endurance. Gran Fondo is a 500+ year old tradition that originated in Italy as a walking event, which then progressed to bicycles, and continues to be held in idyllic regions throughout the world. The excitement and anticipation of this Italian tradition is now on its way to Australia.
Australia has never staged a mass participation road riding event with an absolute focus on safety, whilst offering a competitive element to cater for Australia's rapidly growing population of recreational riders.......until now!
Some ride for the satisfaction and pride of just making it to the finish line. Others want to improve upon their previous times or to challenge themselves, their friends and their team mates. And some ride to win!
This is a timed event, with prize money for age group and team placegetters. With only 3000 places available for Amy's Gran Fondo, register early for the first ever Gran Fondo held in Australia.
Events:
Amy's Gran Fondo - 120kms Lorne via the Great Ocean Road, Forrest, and Deans Marsh finishing at Benwerrin.
Date:
Sunday 18 September 2011
Check out the website for full details
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I am doing this with my daughter, Bec. It is a great opportunity to cycle the Great Ocean Road without cars. A life experience!
You can race it if you wish but as my daughter is a photographer we will be enjoying the scenery and, I am sure, having many stops along the way.
Any interest?
I'm pretty keen on this Jane - 120km of closed road is pretty rare!
ReplyDeleteOf closed Great Ocean Road even rarer. This would be the world's greatest cycle route if it weren't so hairy to ride with cars. This is an amazing opportunity.
ReplyDeleteI am entered Jane.
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