2010 Gran Fondo Colnago San Diego

guest — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 04:44:48 GMT

Here is the link to the article I wrote on the Gran Fondo Colnago San Diego. Props to all 2600 riders who braved some difficult conditions to ride this great event. Sunshine for sure next year!

http://www.active.com/cycling/Articles/Despite-Rain-Cyclists-Live-la-Dolce-Vita-at-2010-Gran-Fondo-Colnago-San-Diego.htm

Bruce

Gran Fondo San Diego Successful on all Fronts

guest — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 06:33:53 GMT

The inaugural Gran Fondo San Diego was held last Sunday and from all reports it was an unqualified success. Not only did over 1100 riders participate, but cycling legend Ernesto Colnago was there, all the way from his home in Italy, to fire the gun and send all the cyclists on their way. A fleet of Ferrari's (you can't get much more Italian than the prancing horse) were on hand to help pace the riders under the Little Italy Arch and out into the scenic San Diego landscape.

Once on course, cyclists had the option to do a 42-mile 'Medio Fondo' of the full-blown 100-mile 'Gran Fondo' which included 6700' of climbing. Brilliant sunshine, something which attracts many world-class athletes to the San Diego area, was out in full force adding to the enjoyment.

Below are some photos from the event. You can check out their website at: http://www.granfondosandiego.com/

The start replete with a totally flash Ferrari pace car.

Did I mention that the weather was perfect.

The finish line. Let the partying begin!

Bruce

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2010 Gran Fondo Colnago San Diego

Gran Fondo San Diego Successful on all Fronts