La Fausto Coppi Selle San Marco Granfondo
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La Fausto Coppi Selle San Marco granfondo
For the 2013 La Fausto Coppi Selle San Marco granfondo the main sponsor is of course saddle manufacturer Selle San Marco.
On the 7th July more than 2,000 cyclists will gather in Piazza Galimberti in Cuneo in the Piedmont region. Riders can choose between two possible routes: the Granfondo or longest route, 198 km with its highest points set in Sampeyre (2284 m), Fauniera (2485 m) and Madonna del Colletto (1310 m) and the Mediofondo, 111 km (Fauniera 2485 m, Madonna del Colletto 1310 m).
Riders take in the views on La Fausto Coppi Selle San Marco.
The La Fausto Coppi Selle San Marco Granfondo is one of the hardest Granfondo races in Europe; in fact it may be the hardest. With a total of 4500m of climbing on four major climbs (ranging from 4% up to 15%) La Fausto Coppi Selle San Marco granfondo is for the bravest of riders and proudly wearing the event jersey on completion means you are among the finest riders as simply finishing is seen as an achievement, regardless of the position obtained in the official standings. Due to the difficulties of the route, La Fausto Coppi Selle San Marco is considered by all lovers of amateur cycling as one of the “classics”, one not to be missed and beyond all comparison.
The view from Fauniera
Many professional riders (such as Francesco Moser – winner in 1987 – or Lampre’s champion Adriano Malori) have attended the race over the years, even though the participation of pro athletes is now allowed only if they keep out of the placings…
Adriano Malori of Lampre ISD rode the Fausto Coppi GF
La Fausto Coppi Selle San Marco granfondo welcomes athletes from around the world. The 2012 edition, which was the 25th, included participants from 25 different countries – Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, England, Germany, Italy , Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Monaco, Portugal, Romania, South Africa, Russia, Switzerland, USA, Morocco, Burkina Faso, Vietnam and Singapore.
Americans always come in a good number and in fact, this year, La Fausto Coppi Selle San Marco twins with the Granfondo New York event.
The US team is introduced to the crowd at the start of the Granfondo.
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