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New Year’s resolutions: discover GF Gimondi Bianchi and Bergamo’s beauties

The participation to the Granfondo of next May 7th is both the culmination of a sports dream and the opportunity to discover some of Lombardy’s most picturesque corners, from Bergamo’s “Città Alta” (upper city) to the Val Taleggio The 2016 is almost behind us, and the final days of December are usually time for both balances and promises, in everyday life as well as in sports. And for sure, participation […]

GF Gimondi as a gift for who aims to feel like Felice

The “Bring a friend” option makes the registration to the GF Gimondi-Bianchi 2017 a suitable idea for a Christmas present. “But during the race nobody gifts you anything as I’ve learned in my neverending duel with Eddy Merckx”, Gimondi said Christmas presents’ time has come and the Granfondo Gimondi-Bianchi looks like a suitable solution. “It’s one of the most beautiful and well-organized GF races around, so I think many people […]

The Charity Entry: a smile for children in pain

With the special charity bib of GF Gimondi – Bianchi, 25 participants will start from the VIP grid and have an official jersey autographed by Felice Gimondi, while helping the cause of “Amici della Pediatria” NPO For a place in the VIP grid. For the official jersey “Felice Gimondi in pink”, autographed by the Champion himself. Because the holidays are coming, and everybody gets better for Christmas. For the sixth […]

Gimondi fairy tale relives on Granfondo official jersey

The new outfit recalls the multiple shades of pink of Giro d’Italia’s 100 editions, Felice Gimondi’s victories, podiums and total participations, with some inserts linked to his Italian titles Fourteen-time finisher, 1967, 1969 and 1976 overall winner, 9-time podium finisher (overall record), never withdrawn: Felice Gimondi’s endless and incomparable story at the Giro d’Italia (celebrating the 100th edition next year), relives on Granfondo Internazionale Felice Gimondi Bianchi’s official jersey, in view […]

Choose your route along the way at the “Gimondi-Bianchi”

As usual, riders of the prestigious Granfondo in Bergamo will have the opportunity to select their route freely during the race. The 21st edition takes place on Sunday May 7th, 2017 The keyword is “choice”: that’s part of what makes Granfondo Internazionale Felice Gimondi Bianchi different than most Granfondo races, in Italy and abroad. The cyclist lives for sensations, in an intimate relationship with road and and fatigue. In consideration […]

Entries to the “pink” GF Gimondi opening on November 2nd

From Wednesday November 2nd (9:00 am CET) onwards the Granfondo Internazionale Felice Gimondi Bianchi will accept entries for the event’s 21st edition dedicated to the achievements of the Italian cycling legend at Giro d’Italia Felice Gimondi and the Giro d’Italia will be the 2017 Granfondo Felice Gimondi Bianchi leit-motiv. After celebrating last year’s Jubilee, the event is opening entries on Wednesday November 2nd, paving the way to the 21st edition […]

GF Gimondi-Bianchi in pink: see you on May 7th, 2017

The organizers set the official date of the 21st edition in Bergamo. “Felice Gimondi in the Pink” is the claim of the year, dedicated to the 100th edition of Giro d’Italia and Gimondi’s outstanding record: 3 overall wins, 9 podium spots, finisher in all his 14 participations The way to Granfondo Felice Gimondi-Bianchi’s 21st edition started today, looking forward the 2017 edition’s official date. Well-known as a top cyclyng4all event, […]

Gimondi remembers Rudy Altig

After the passing of the former German Champion, Felice Gimondi recalls the fond memories of his teammate at Salvarani “I was at home on Saturday, when I was told on the phone that Rudi, my friend Rudi, had gone for his final breakaway. Rudi Altig was some years older than I am – he was born in 1937, I am of 1942. That’s why my memories of him as a […]

GF Gimondi-Bianchi: a hymn to women and friendship

The winner on the finish arm-in-arm with his best friend and a wonder-mom putting on a great show: a successful family event seals the 20th anniversary To properly celebrate its 20th edition, Granfondo Gimondi-Bianchi moved over itself: today in Bergamo, almost 4.000 riders (3.904), sun and mild weather, and a fantastic party atmosphere that continued afer the race in the big gardens of the Lazzaretto area. “It is beautiful to […]

Elettrico thrills Granfondo Gimondi-Bianchi finale

Elettrico and Zanetti crossed the finishing line side-by-side. “We sealed a fantastic event in name of friendship”. Wonder-mum Simona Parente secured the women’s race success Tommaso Elettrico (Team Miche-MG.K-Vis) was the overall winner of the 20th Granfondo Gimondi Bianchi. The rider from Basilicata clocked a 4h35.44 time in covering the long-distance, 162,1 km course and finalizing a perfect day for the event. The Jubilee edition achieved an outstanding success with […]