Art and bikes: Agliardi’s paintings on show in Bergamo
The works of the 65-year-old local artist will be highlighted in the GF Gimondi’s traditional exhibition coordinated by the Creberg Foundation in Bergamo The breath-taking landscapes, the taste of the challenge and sharing the cycling passion will be once again the key points of the next Granfondo Internazionale Felice Gimondi Bianchi on May 7th in Bergamo, on the classic long (162,1 km), medium (128,8 km) and short routes (89,4 km). […]
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There is a climb for everyone at GF Gimondi
Felice wrote a vademecum for the participants of the 21st Granfondo Gimondi Bianchi, with advice on the climbs to face: “Watch out for the Forcella di Berbenno” The Milan-Sanremo’s thrilling finish, with Michal Kwiatkowski’s win, has launched the Monuments’ season as good as it could. Cycling couldn’t hope for any better spot than a World champion, Peter Sagan, attacking and strongly looking for the win, 43 years later Felice Gimondi‘s […]
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A decade of history in the 2017 GF Gimondi Bianchi’s trophy
On a base displaying the city of Bergamo, M° Antonino Rando melted Gimondi’s victories at the Giro d’Italia in three pink jerseys bearing the names of Salvarani and Bianchi-Campagnolo teams The perfect summary of a story full of pink. The three unforgettable successes claimed by Felice Gimondi at the Giro d’Italia within a 10-year period were merged by the Master Antonino Rando in the 21st Granfondo Internazionale Felice Gimondi Bianchi’s […]
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In memory of Pantani: Marco and other GF Gimondi’s Friends
In the 13th anniversary of Pantani’s death, Stefano Garzelli – 2000 Giro d’Italia winner after riding Granfondo’s course – reminds: “I will never forget the years with Marco, the triumph with Bianchi and Gimondi’s blessing”. Smiling in the front row, wearing his hat backwords and the glasses pointed at the forehead. Next to him, Felice Gimondi, as an omen for the upcoming victories. This is how the Granfondo Internazionale Felice […]
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At GF Gimondi Bianchi short route doesn’t mean easy
The shortest course of the Granfondo to be held next May 7th runs almost 90 km, with a 1.400-meter overall altitude and two iconic climbs of the Bergamo area With less than 100 days to the Granfondo Internazionale Felice Gimondi – May 7th, 2017 in Bergamo (Italy) – it’s time for the riders to ponder the three routes, and evaluate how demanding and suggestive they can be. Besides the 162,1 […]
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GF Gimondi Bianchi joins the Shimano Challenge Circuit
The 21st edition of the granfondo, to be held in Bergamo next May 7th, is part of the 6-stage tour dedicated to amateur cycling teams. The GF Felice Gimondi Bianchi is also a Grand Prix Maglia Nera’s round Granfondo Internazionale Felice Gimondi Bianchi will be part of the six-round Shimano Challenge, Italy’s newborn GF circuit that rewards the passion of national amateur teams. The participants of the 21st edition, taking place […]
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Go “green” or get “black” (listed) at GF Gimondi Bianchi
On May 7th in Bergamo (Italy), the organizers will punish every breach of the “Ecozones” rules with ban from the future editions: that’s the next step in a long-time environmental-friendly policy No more GF Gimondi-Bianchi for you, if you don’t go green. Also in the 21st edition, on May 7th, 2017 in Bergamo, the Granfondo Internazionale Felice Gimondi Bianchi embraces the environmental theme. Indeed, G.M. Sport organizers implemented several initiatives […]
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Gimondi crowns Kruijswijk: “The 100th will be his Giro”
The LottoNL-Jumbo’s Dutchman in Bergamo to discover the Granfondo Gimondi Bianchi’s route and the next Giro d’Italia’s climbs: “I recommend all the fans to participate, but I will be coming back to win the Giro” If the 100th Giro d’Italia will be decided in Bergamo’s stage, we will see in May. But maybe, in some months, Steven Kruijswijk will be looking back to this day, January 7th 2017, spent with […]
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Kruijswijk with Felice Gimondi on the Granfondo roads
The Dutchman of Bianchi-equipped LottoNL-Jumbo Team will go on a recce ride on GF Gimondi Bianchi’s course on Saturday January 7th, in the setup for a prominent role in the next Giro d’Italia The new year will bring a special visitor on the roads of the 21st Granfondo Internazionale Felice Gimondi Bianchi, to be held in Bergamo next May 7th, 2017. Team LottoNL-Jumbo‘s Steven Kruijswijk, fourth overall after wearing the […]
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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 […]
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