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The \u201cBring a friend\u201d option makes the registration to the GF Gimondi-Bianchi 2017 a suitable idea for a Christmas present. \u201cBut during the race nobody gifts you anything as I’ve learned in my neverending duel with Eddy Merckx\u201d, Gimondi said<\/em><\/p>\n Christmas presents\u2019 time has come and the Granfondo Gimondi-Bianchi<\/strong> looks like a suitable solution. \u201cIt\u2019s one of the most beautiful and well-organized GF races around, so I think many people would like to find a free registration under the Christmas tree<\/em>\u201d, Felice Gimondi<\/strong> assures. Among many other initiatives, the G.M.S.<\/strong> organizing committee launched the \u201cBring a friend<\/strong>\u201d promotion, allowing a 10-euro discount<\/strong> (60 euros instead of 70) for those who will sign-up another person to the 2017 GF Gimondi-Bianchi until December 30th<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Apart from the special occasion, Gimondi has always been used to fight for getting anything in his life, not to receive gifts. \u201cNobody gave a special treatment to me, indeed, starting from Merckx. I wrapped by myself my small and big best wins, but I think the most important presents are those we are able to deserve in everyday life: the harmony and the peace within the family above all<\/em>\u201d, the Italian champion argued.<\/p>\n Considering the smooth running of the registrations in view of the 21st edition<\/strong>, everything points to a huge cycling lovers rendez-vous on Granfondo Gimondi-Bianchi\u2019s roads in Bergamo<\/strong>, next May 7th, 2017<\/strong>. Although the time of high-level battles is over, Gimondi still appreciates the fighting spirit of \u201chis\u201d Granfondo. \u201cIt\u2019s a great challenge with four thousands starters from all over the world. Everybody gives his best, playing his card as much he can. It\u2019s a struggling competition: everyone aims to win and nobody backs down until someone coming up to blow all your chances, as Eddy Merckx did with me so many times<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n The \u201cCannibal\u201d was the one who never used to grant anything, par excellence. \u201cHe never gave up, no matter what the situation was. Once I was duelling with Michele Dancelli at a kermesse, but in the final lap Eddy decided it was time to win even there<\/em>\u201d. Gimondi wrapped all his sports gifts by himself: \u201cThe most precious and unexpected was the Worlds’ gold medal in Barcelona, in 1973. Even though I didn\u2019t think I could win, I made that unforgettable sprin<\/em>t\u201d Gimondi concludes.<\/p>\n