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Gran Fondo Il Lombardia 2024
Sunday October 13, 2024
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2024 Gran Fondo Il Lombardia with Sportive Breaks
The classic Tour of Lombardy, the Race of the Falling Leaves, has a Gran Fondo to go with it. Starting and finishing in Cantu near Como, the Gran Fondo route takes in the iconic Ghisallo, the 20% plus Muro di Sormano and the beautiful Lombardy countryside. Lake Como is the perfect place to end your cycling season. Your host is Giro d’Italia stage winner Andrea Ferrigato.
2024 Il Lombardia date is Saturday 12 October and the 2024 Gran Fondo Lombardia date is Sunday 13 October 2024
Join Sportive Breaks on this weekend to Watch and Ride the final of the 5 Monuments of the year. You will stay in Como for 3 nights and your host is Giro d’Italia stage winner Andrea Ferrigato. Transport to Gran Fondo start and finish in Cantu is included as well as a guided ride to watch Il Lombardia on Saturday. Airport transfers from Milan Malpensa can be booked with your package.
Spread your payments: Our payment plan is an interest-free payment method where you will have the opportunity to spread payment for your booking.
Warm up rides: We have a short warm up ride on Friday afternoon before a 75km spin on Saturday to have a look at the route and the pro race.
Ride with a Giro d’Italia stage winner: Your host for the weekend is Andrea Ferrigato, Giro stage winner and Sportive Breaks head guide in Italy.
Mechanical support: Expert mechanics on hand all weekend or hire one of our bikes. Bikes allowed in rooms at the hotel.
Transport: Transport to/from Gran Fondo start/ finish in Cantu is included
Inclusions and Optional Extras
Accommodation
Hotel B&B in Como
Meals Included
All breakfasts
Transfer
Transport to Gran Fondo start in Cantu included
Guided Rides
On Friday and Saturday with Sportive Breaks head host Andrea Ferrigato
Mechanic
On hand all weekend
Transfers
Group return transfers from Milan Malpensa at set times at $130pp. Private return transfers from all Milan airports available also available at supplement
Gran Fondo Entry
Choice of start pen, from $98. Delivered to your hotel
Bike Rental
Several models available from $182 for the weekend
Packages and Prices
Stay with us in Como and enjoy the only Fall Monument. The Lombardia weekend is always incredibly popular with our groups and you’ll be able to challenge yourself on the climbs.
Prices for 3 night package
- $519 per person based on two people sharing a standard twin (2 single beds) and 1 double room (1 bed for couple) (without window)
- $584 per person based on two people sharing a superior twin (2 single beds) and 1 double room (1 bed for couple) (with window)
- $701 per person based on single occupancy of standard room (without window)
- $818 per person based on single occupancy of a superior room (with window)
Included with your weekend
- 3 nights at Hotel B&B Como
- Local expert guides and bike mechanic
- Breakfasts
- Guided warm up rides with Andrea
- Transfer to the Gran Fondo start area on Sunday
- Detailed itinerary
Also available
- Airport transfers from Milan Malpensa airport at $130 return –
More info here - Bike rental available from $182 –
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Itinerary
Day To Day
Travel to Como
If you plan to fly into Milan today then we offer group airport transfers for you, your luggage, and your bike from Milan Malpensa airport (available at $130pp supplement). Please book a flight that lands in Milan Malpensa before 10.30 AM, or meet us at the airport before 11.30 AM.
If you arrive at any other times, we also offer private airport transfers from all Milan airports (Linate, Malpensa, Orio al Serio) at a supplement. The journey to Como takes approximately 1hr to 90 minutes.
If you are already in the area, you can make your own way to Como and meet us at our hotel.
Our hotel
We are staying at the hotel B&B in Como. Your stay will be for 3 nights and will be on a bed and breakfast basis. You will have an early breakfast on Gran Fondo Day.
For the evening meals we will suggest eating as a group at two restaurants nearby where hotel guests get a 10% discount. Il Birrificio di Como – www.ilbirrificio.it, or Pizza Garage – www.pizzagarage.it
What about my bike?
You can bring your own bike as we have planned to transport bike boxes on our airport transfers. Alternatively, you can rent a bike with us for the weekend.
Our mechanic will be available this afternoon at the hotel to assist you with fitting your rental bike or adjusting your own bike after travel. Bikes can be safely stored at the hotel.
Guided warm up ride
This afternoon, we offer a guided warm up ride along the lake shore. If you’d like to take part, please arrive in Como before 1 PM. We aim to depart on the ride at 3 PM.
This afternoon and early evening, our tour leaders and bike mechanics are available for you.
After breakfast and preparing bikes, we will take you on a supported, guided ride that takes in part of the route of Il Lombardia. En-route we will watch the riders of the pro peloton as they take on the course.
We’ll be back at the hotel in the afternoon after watching the finish for you to rest and get prepared for tomorrow.
Hospitality at the start and/or at the finish or a day on the course in an official race car are available to book today at an additional cost. Il Lombardia Hospitality – Sportive Breaks
You were able to see how the riders of the Men’s cycling elite handled the roads yesterday. Today it’s your turn! Ride the 110km (68 miles) with 1,700 metres (5,500ft) of climbing of the Gran Fondo Il Lombardia. The main difficulties on the route are the Muro di Sormano and the Madonna del Ghisallo. There is also an “easier” alternative route which avoids the steepest section of the Muro di Sormano, making the course about 2 miles longer.
We will drive you to the start in Cantu and you can cycle the short distance from the finish back to the hotel.
Gran Fondo Details:
- Start/ Finish: Cantù
- Total distance: 109.5km (68 miles)
- Ascent: 1,700m (5,500ft)
- Sign on opening: 6.30 AM
- Start Time: 7.30 AM
- Feeding zones: 2 along the route
- Time Limit: 7 hours – by 2.30 PM
This afternoon and early evening we’ll assist you with re-packing your bikes ahead of travel and you’ll also be able to return your rental bikes with us.
After breakfast we offer our optional transfer back to Milan Malpensa airport, departing Como at 8 AM, for flights departing Milan Malpensa after 11 AM.
We also offer pre-bookable private transfers on request.
More About the Event
Granfondo Lombardia
Italy’s Lake Como is a wonderful place to ride. With a mixture of challenging climbs and routes that run alongside sparkling lakesides and beautiful villages; the sportive complements the race of the Falling Leaves, also known as the Tour of Lombardy.
What better way to end a lakeside race than by enjoying delicious food and toasting with wine that has been produced locally?
What is Gran Fondo Il Lombardia?
Starting and ending in Cantu, cyclists will experience the legendary Ghisallo in addition to the mercilessly steep Muro di Sormano – the two big climbs that have featured prominently in the race through the years.
Although this event is moderately difficult, there will still be plenty of opportunities to enjoy breath-taking views over the rolling terrain.
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Hotels
B&B Hotel Como is a stone’s throw away from one of the most famous and beautiful lakes in Italy. Situated just a short stroll from Como city centre with its traditional cafes and restaurants. Visitor highlights include the Porta Torre & Piazza San Fedele.
All rooms come with FREE high-speed Wifi, en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, smart TV with Sky, and a comfortable memory foam mattress. There’s also a safe to store your valuables and a hairdryer.
Breakfast – Italian style provides sweet and savoury products, with gluten-free options available.There’s also a B&B shop offering a wide selection of fresh beverages and snacks.
Secure bike storage available at the hotel.
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