
"La Magnifica" is a new gran fondo on the calendar that will feature strade bianche, cobbles, and a finish in a velodrome. From Forlì, to the Republic of San Marion and back to Forlì this gran fondo is going to be a challenge with its 5400 meters of elevation gain:
The event date is 9 September, 2012
Routes:
Corto: Forlì – Teodorano – Forlì; 56 km (20% non-asphalt)
Medio: Forlì – Monte Tiffi – Forlì; 130 km (12% non-asphalt)
Lungo: Forlì - San Marino - Forlì; 227km (10% non-asphalt)
Lungo course profile:

Event website (in Italian only): www.granfondolamagnifica.it
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