All of which means you can expect to face these famous climbs on both the medio and the gran fondo routes, gran fondo shown here:
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What I like best about these kits are the memories that come flooding back when you wear them. The exhilaration, the hurt, and the fun.
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The 2011 Gran Fondo Internazionale Giordana (formerly the Gran Fondo Pantani until 2010) will be held June, 26, 2011. The event website is www.gsalpi.com.
A few of the previous stories that have appeared here about the Gavia:
Near Frozen Giro d'Italia riders in 1988 on the Passo Gavia
Andy Hampsten and the Gavia
Pietro on the Gavia
Share your story. Write a story about your cycling trip, or an aspect of your trip, in Italy. Or, it can be about a granfondo experience, a special encounter, your favorite ride, etc. The period for story submissions for prizes will be January 1-February 15, 2011. Prizes will be awarded on a random basis, stories will not be judged on which is the "best" one. Nevertheless, it should be a good story for the enjoyment of all readers. Photos accompanying the story are most welcome. If you have any questions email me at veronaman@gmail.com. See photos of prizes here. Prize donated by:
CycleItalia, specializing in cycling tours in Italy
BicycleGifts.com, the premiere site for gifts and merchandise for cyclists
Enzo’s ButtonHole Chamois Cream,chamois cream for the ultimate protection
FreeBirdVelo, Italian themed T-shirts
Strada Hand Built Wheels, custom wheel building
Velo-Retro, all things retro for cycling
La Gazzetta della Bici, massage oils for cyclists
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