GRANFONDO CHARLY GAUL
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| The idea to organize a bike race in Trento (ITALY) was conceived in October 2005 when the great Charly Gaul (who then died the following December) had accepted an invitation to Bondone, Trento’s mountain made famous by the epic venture on his bicycle in June 1956: a time when the people of Bondone (tour operators and the mountain’s residents) had wanted to dedicate the climb from the city gates to the Vason resort to him. The people of Bondone’s initiative provoked such a stir in Luxembourg that the national television station RTL sent a journalist who came up with the idea: why not relive that amazing performance that went down in cycling history with an international gathering for cycling enthusiasts?… and the idea became reality in just a few months, accompanied by general enthusiasm. Here we are now in the fourth year with a new route, finishing with the legendary Charly Gaul climb, decisive “steep slope” also in the 89th Giro d’Italia. | |
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The champions from the Elite Bike School lead by Gilberto Simoni will be at the start line too! A sporty weekend in memory of the legendary Charly Gaul but also an occasion to get to know Trento, Council City, as well as the nearby Monte Bondone protagonist of the Granfonfo. Culture, entertainment and relaxation for the whole family! Trento, in a strategic position between Trentino’s cycle path network, the great Dolomite routes, the Charly Gaul Climb on Bondone, and the many mountain bike routes, is the ideal starting point for excursions to discover the region by bicycle, to taste the cultural, naturalistic and food and wine aspects. | |
| Participation is open to all cyclists and amateur cyclists, both male and female, and members of U.D.A.C.E , F.C.I.., Sports Promotion Organizations and other National Federations holding sports medicine certification for the practice of competitive cycling, as well as to foreign amateur cyclists holding regular membership with the Federation or Organization to which they belong for the year 2010. The choice of course can be made during the race. The Medio Fondo is suggested for amateur cyclists. Participation in the event is open to all cyclists both male and female aged over 18 with membership papers in order. And in accordance with the categories of U.D.A.C.E.. | |
The Gran Fondo Internazionale Charly Gaul is a cycling event for amateur cyclists raced on two different courses: 1. Gran Fondo, 139 km 2. Medio Fondo 94 km. The start is allways in the beautiful center of Trento, in Piazza Duomo. Gran Fondo Start in Trento at 8.30 - Arrival Vason Two exiting courses starting in Trento and with Monte Bondone as the absolute protagonist! At the end the legendary Charly Gaul climb! An extremely technical course that passes through some of the most spectacular corners of Trentino: from piazza del Duomo, Trento to the lakes and castles of Valle dei Laghi, from Garniga Terme with its famous herb baths, to the never-ending bends on the Charly Gaul climb! Medio Fondo Start in Trento at 8.30 - Arrival Vason Two exiting courses starting in Trento and with Monte Bondone as the absolute protagonist! At the end the legendary Charly Gaul climb! An extremely technical course that passes through some of the most spectacular corners of Trentino: from piazza del Duomo, Trento to the lakes and castles of Valle dei Laghi, from Garniga Terme with its famous herb baths, to the never-ending bends on the Charly Gaul climb! | |
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General informations | |
| Race is organaized by AZIENDA PER IL TURISMO TRENTO, MONTE BONDONE, VALLE DEI LAGHI
Piazza della Portella 3 – 38100 Trento
tel. 0039-0461-216000 fax 0039-0461-216060
informazioni@apt.trento.it
Classification Medio Fondo and Gran Fondo:
Men’s cat.: Cadets (aged 19-27),
Juniors (aged 28-32),
Seniors (aged 33-39),
Veterans (aged 40-47),
Gentlemen (aged 48-55),
Super gentlemen (aged 56-70);
Women’s cat.: W1 (aged 19-39), W2 (aged 40-70); Starting Grids-
Participants will be divided into 4 grids in the following order: 1st grid: invited participants, classified of last edition, classified of this year, women, 150 classified Prestigio, ex prof./ex elite/ex under 23, the first 150 inscriptions; 2nd grid: Prestigio 3rd: grid Cadets, Juniors, Seniors, Veterans, Gentlemen, Super gentlemen 4rd grid: amateur cyclists The first 5 km (exit from the centre) will be run following the jury car. Safety
As regards the matters envisaged by the regulations in force, safety issues shall comply with the provisions of Art. 9 of the new Italian Traffic Code. Roads shall be closed to vehicle traffic for 15’. Any cyclists transiting behind the end of race car shall be required to comply with the rules of the Traffic Code. THE USE OF RIGID HELMETS IS MANDATORY.
Check points and timing
Check points are disseminated along the course, from start to finish. Timing shall be measured using the electronic system at start, finish and at several intermediate posts along the route. Maximum race time: 8 hours (red course), 6 hours (blue course). Anti-doping
Cyclists subject to penalty shall not be allowed to race. Award ceremony Individual award ceremony, first three overall M/W: in Vason/Monte Bondone immediately on arrival; First 5 of each category M/W red and blue course: award ceremony in Viote/Monte Bondone starting at 1 pm. The participation certificate can be downloaded (www.winningtime.it). Any other prizes shall be announced at the start. Team Results shall be established based on the sum of the race times of the participants of each team. The first 20 teams shall be awarded. C Charly Gaul Trophy The prestigious Charly Gaul Trophy shall be awarded to the first overall M/W of both courses. | |
The registration fee amounts to € 28.00 until July 18th and € 33,00 after July 19th. The fee includes: race number, refreshments, medical care assistance, race packet, event souvenir, lunch ticket change of clothing transport service from start to finish. Use of the chip provided for race timing (carried out by WINNING TIME) is mandatory; should you lack one, you can rent it at the race secretariat’s. Team’s fee: Each 10 enrolments the 11th is free. Final registration date Registration closes at 7.00 p.m. on August 5th. After this date, the organizers reserve the right to accept late registration requests to their exclusive discretion with a surcharge of 15€ upon the basic fee. |  |
| How to enrol: Contacting Bike&More – 39100 Bolzano tel/fax 0039-0471-272659 www.bikeandmore.it or directly contacting the organisation in Trento / On line at the web site SEE HERE For the registration of cycling societies, one individual representative may register the team by submitting a list complete with the requested data of all participants. On enrolment each participant must declare to be in possession of a personal insurance policy also for events organised by others. Final registration date. Registration closes at 7.00 p.m. on August 5th. After this date, the organizers reserve the right to accept late registration requests to their exclusive discretion with a surcharge of 15€ upon the basic fee. | |
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 Azienda per il Turismo Trento, Monte Bondone, Valli dei Laghi - tel.+39 0461-216000, fax +39 0461-216016 |
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