LAKE COMO, GRAN FONDO IL LOMBARDIA & PRO RACE



October 7-12, 2020





Early booking offer available until June 15th


€689 | £609 | $769*

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Bring a non-cycling companion for €549


To stay for a shorter amount of time, please contact us.


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RIDE LIKE A HERO , TAKE PART IN THE GRAN FONDO IL LOMBARDIA





Everybody that is into cycling knows the last monument of the year, "Il Lombardia".
We designed a unique Cycling Holiday basing us on a central location for you to watch the professional race on Saturday and take part to the "Il Lombardia" Sportive on Sunday.
At the time of writing the route for 2020 still has to be confirmed. However, last' year's event had the two main iconic climbs of the area, the Ghisallo and the Muro di Sormano.
A unique route in an extraordinary landscape. 109,3 km of racing and 1,700 m in vertical altitude gain.
The perfect combination of ascents, descents and steep spurts that ensures fun and enjoyment to all participants.
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We are OFFICIAL TOUR OPERATOR for the Gran Fondo Il Lombardia - Ride Like a Hero!



What's included

  • 5 Nights in stunning 4 stars hotel in the town of Merone
  • 5 Buffet breakfast at the hotel
  • Lunch available after each ride with sandwiches, fresh fruits, tea, coffee, and drink.
  • Welcome drink on arrival
  • All ground transportation
  • All luggage and bikes transfers
  • Airport transfers at the details below.
  • Every day guided cycling routes
  • Professional race cheering on different course locations
  • Support and transfers from and to the hotel for the Gran Fondo event on Sunday

What's not included

  • Flights ​
  • Dinners - organised with a few great restaurants
  • Gran Fondo entry that can be done with us - We are OFFICIAL TOUR OPERATOR!
  • Single room limited availability at €25/night
  • Bike rental €150 for the entire trip​


Airport transfers



Flights are to be booked on your own. Here below our recommended details





Wednesday 07/10:
Main airport transfer leaves at 11am from Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)

Monday 12/10:
Main airport transfer leaves at 2:30pm from Hotel to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP


Recommended flights from Ireland:
07/10: DUB-BGY | FR9428 | 6:50am
12/10: MXP-DUB | FR1455 | 6:10pm


Recommended flights from London:

07/10: STN-BGY | FR4192 | 8:05am
12/10: MXP-STN| FR8754 | 9:40am


Recommended flights from Brussels-Charleoi:
07/10: CRL-BGY | FR4522 | 6:20am
12/10: BGY-CRL| FR4523 | 8:15am


Recommended flights from Berlin:
07/10: SXF-BGY | FR4732 | 7:05am
12/10: BGY-SXF| FR4731 | 9:20am


For all other main airports, please contact us for transfers.



TRIP AT GLANCE





START & FINISH LOCATION: Lake Como

DAYS RIDING: 6 days


TOTAL DISTANCE: 457 km


GROUP SIZE: 15/20 max (2 groups on the road each day divided on abilities)


LEVEL: Open to anybody


LONGEST DAY: Day 5 - Gran Fondo Il Lombardia



DAY TO DAY BREAKDOWN



Click on the day number to check the Strava routes





ARRIVAL DAY, COMO TOWN & CIVIGLIO CLIMB



After arrival and some lunch, when everybody is ready and have finished adjusting the bikes, we head out for a 35km spin to Como including Il Lombardia's last climb of the pros: Civiglio



GRAN FONDO RECON



Today we take the opportunity to do a full recon of the route that you will do on Sunday.
Start from the hotel in Merone, we head to Sormano, then Ghisallo and then back to the hotel.



GHISALLO, BELLAGIO AND MENAGGIO



Today we head to the most famous climb of the lake, Madonna del Ghisallo, which we did yesterday from the other side.
After that, we descent into Bellagio, take the ferry across and come back from the west side of the lake.



THE PRO RACE



Today after a coffee ride into Lecco, we get ready to watch the pros during the last monument of the year, Il Lombardia



GRAN FONDO IL LOMBARDIA


Today is your day to Ride Like a Hero!
All info about the Granfondo HERE.
111km, 1700mt of climbing.



COFFEE RIDE IN THE COUNTRYSIDE



On the last day, we have a nice relaxing ride around the beautiful countryside south of Lake Como.


ACCOMODATION



We have selected the best accommodation and location to ensure that our customers have the greatest experience possible



BIKE RENTAL





FRAMESET: De Rosa Nick


GRUPPO: Sram Ultegra 11s - Compact

PEDALS: Bring your own


SADDLE: DeRosa

WHEELSET: Shimano Alloy



LAKE COMO, GRAN FONDO IL LOMBARDIA & PRO RACE



October 7-12

€689 | £609 | $769*


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Memorable adventures. New friends.
Shared passion. Lifetime experience.

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