Pinarello Cycling Marathon 15 July

Granfondo Italy 2012 Pinarello Sportfull Prosecco.

La Pinarello, Prosecco Cycling Classic, Granfondo Sportful

June 17th 2012 Granfondo Sportful (formerly GF Campagnolo)
July 15th 2012 Pinarello Cycling Marathon
October 7th 2012:Prosecco Cycling Classic

Participation is open to recreational and competitive amateur cyclists. Usually the shortest route is open to all riders from age 15 or 16 up. The longer routes are open only to riders ages 18-65 holding a valid FCI (Italian Cycling Federation), UDACE or equivalent license from a cycling organization recognized by the UCI (International Cycling Union), such as the USCF (US Cycling Federation).
These are fully supported events, featuring food stops along the way, marshals to direct riders at turns and intersections (where they stop traffic for the participants!), skilled mechanics sweeping the route for riders needing repairs, and a big party at the finish line.

For 2012 the famous Just about everyone that rides a bike have a passion for everything Italian - there is just something about the names Pinarello,Campagnolo, Cima Campo... Well maybe not the last one, if you have ever done the Gran Fondo Campagnolo!!!
Based in the small town of Feltre in the foothills of the Dolomites this Sporfulsponsored event is a real must. A superb course takes you over some fantastic climbs and through some of Italy's most treasured countryside. There are several distances to choose from 92, 124 and 208 km all going out on a circular route starting and finishing in the small town of Feltre.
Starting from the town of Feltre (the home of Sportful and Castelli),  17 th  June 2012  the route quickly climbs into the Dolomites tackling legendary climbs of the Croce D'Aune and Passo di Rolle. The highest point of the route comes after 136km with the Passo di Valles at 2032m. After 215km you return to Feltre with over 5000m of climbing in the legs!

June 17 - Granfondo Sportful (formerly GF Campagnolo)
This international event attracting thousands of riders from around the world is now sponsored by Sportful, which also owns the Castelli brand. The 2 routes for 2011 are the same as in the previous 2 years, the 216 km Gran Fondo being the longer and more challenging, the 110 km Corto (short) route the intermediate level. The Granfondo route includes many of the famous passes of the Dolomite mountains. Please contact us for registration information and special weekend packages.
The medium route is Feltre-Cesiomaggiore-San Gregorio nelle Alpi-Paderno-Sospirolo-Località California-Forcella Franche-Passo Cereda (1,369m)-Fiera di Primiero-Imer-Ponte d'Oltra-Sovramonte/Salzen-Passo Croce d'Aune (1,015m)-Pedavena-Foen-Feltre
The Granfondo route is Feltre-Cesiomaggiore-San Gregorio nelle Alpi-Paderno-Sospirolo-Località California-Forcella Franche-Agordo-Passo Duran (1,605m)-Dont-Forcella Staulanza (1,775m)-Selva di Cadore-Caprile-Alleghe-Cencenighe Agordino-Falcade-Passo Valles (2,032m)/Passo Rolle (1,970m)-San Martino di Castrozza-Fiera di Primiero-Imer-Ponte d'Oltra-Sovramonte/Salzen-Passo Croce d'Aune (1,015m)-Pedavena-Foen-Feltre

The other one special event is the Lapinarello  Cycling Marathon in Treviso15th july 2012 Pinarello made the frames that carried Miguel Indurain to 5 Tour de France victories, and more recently supply the very successful Fasso Bortolo team and Alessando Pettachi. The Gran Fondo Pinarellohttp://www.granfondopinarello.com/eng/index.php is the sister event to theGran Fondo Sportful and Castelli , and takes part over undulating terrain between the southern Dolomites and the Venician coast.

The event starts and finishes in the town of Treviso, and there is a choice of two distances, either the 202km Gran Fondo or the 129km Medio Fondo. There will also be a 50km Gourmet ride for leisure riders who love to taste the regions food.

Lapinarello Cycling Marathon

The second edition of the lapinarello cycling marathon, the gran fondo dedicated to enthusiasts from around the world, is scheduled to take place on Sunday, July 15, 2012. Each year for more than 15 editions, over 3,000 cyclists have had the opportunity to discover Treviso, thanks to this event that changed its name last year, also revolutionizing its course and race philosophy.

The event involves the city of Treviso in an entire week's worth of sports and large-scale celebrations intent on welcoming cycling-tourists and those who accompany them. These participants arrive from all over the world-from England and Japan to Brazil and Australia.

This race distinguishes itself from the very beginning, thanks to its 'French-style' fractionated departure. Not all contestants leave together; instead, they depart at regular intervals, as in the big classic races organized up North. This method guarantees all participants a safer course, reducing excessive competitiveness during departure. Myriad experts-whether professional cyclists or ex-professionals-will mingle with the event's participants; special guests include Miguel Indurain and Eddy Merckx, as well as athletes from other sports such as Yuri Chechi and Jarno Trulli.

The Gran fondo has always been deeply linked to the city of Treviso. For this reason, it's scheduled to depart from the heart of the city's historical center-the evocative Piazza dei Signori. From there, one can discover the rest of the Province, thanks to a course that runs along the Montello and through the splendid hills of Prosecco. The most courageous adventurers will surely go all the way up to Monte Grappa, to experience one of the most beautiful and challenging climbs in Italy, that proved demanding even for professional cyclists during the last edition of the 'Giro d'Italia'.

Expect myriad side events like Pinarello's laGourmet, which will be celebrating its seventh edition. LaGourmet is a food-and-wine inspired bike ride that's open to everyone. It is organized by the Pinarello family in conjunction with thelapinarello cycling marathon, to offer locals and visitors the chance to enjoy the flavors of the Marca territory. The event's purpose is to provide an opportunity for locals and the people accompanying cyclists from all over the world to sample typical specialties from this magnificent territory. In this way, accompanying visitors can truly make the most of their time at the race.

The Lapinarello cycling marathon is part of the national 'Prestige' circuit (which foresees 10 trials) and the Veneto4rides regional circuit, which gathers together the four most famous gran fondos of the Veneto region. At the beginning of autumn, the C.O. created the FiveStars League, an initiative founded with the following races: Dles Dolomites Marathon', '9 Colli', 'Sportful Dolomiti Race' and Gran fondo Gimondi. The objective of this event is to support the development of a brand of amateur cycling that focuses on the health of participants, proving less extreme and more respectful of the environment.  

Pinarello is a world-reknowned Italian brand based in Treviso, in the Veneto. 2011 marks the 15th annual running of the Granfondo Pinarello. In 2008, there were 2 routes, a 200 km Granfondo circuit and a 120 km Fondo circuit. The Fondo circuit was Treviso (0m)-Colle di Guarda (250m)-Zuel di Là (280m)-Tarzo (280m)-Sella Pietro di Feletto (263m)-Presa XIV di Montello (375m)-Treviso (0m).

The Granfondo circuit was Treviso (0m)-Colle di Guarda (250m)-Passo San Boldo (706m)-Rive di Valmorel (830m)-Nevegal (1030m)-Sella di Fadalto (489m)-Sella San Lorenzo (417m)-Sella Pietro di Feletto (263m)-Presa XIV di Montello (375m)-Treviso (0m).

Finally the other ride event is the   now Prosecco Cycling Classic  (Granfondo del Prosecco) on October 7th 2012   in Valdobbiadene.
The new one event for who loves the cycling vacation.