Conquer a Gran Fondo

Ready to smash a gran fondo in 2025? Here are our expert tips for flying to the finish

Unlike the sportives that dominate the UK (the recent Isle of Man GF is an exception), gran fondos are the go-to European bike event. They’re essentially competitive, where times are logged and the battle for prizes can be intense. You can, however, ride them like a sportive and relish the experience of riding on closed roads across the continent and beyond, where your only time consideration is making the cut-off. But to truly embrace the GF experience, you’ll need to learn how to ride in a pack, adopt racing tactics and hone your aero profile. Which is where our experts come in… 01 DIALLING IN The first thing to do is get your racing position dialled down. “Spending time refining your aero position should be done as early in the…

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Cycling Plus (Digital) - 1 Issue, November 2024

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