Now, this would be fun. From: Bicycling Advertiser [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 8:43 AM To: Ellis, Nick Subject: Gran Fondo New York brings Italian cycling culture to the world's greatest city
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Riders will follow the Hudson River upstream on Route 9W and nearby rural roads and after 50 miles, arrive at Harriman State Park. There, the four-mile ascent up to the top of Bear Mountain will be the longest of the four chip-timed climbs that count towards the King and Queen of Mountains Competition. After descending, the course will wind its way back to the city. Total distance: 107 miles/172km. Total climbing: 5400ft/1650m. [http://www.granfondony.com/email/uci.jpg]<http://www.enewsmail.rodalenews.com/cts/click?q=1;93293;dq8b7nXXA06zkZP5wxQL3gFlGumqtP7A> Gran Fondo New York is excited to be a qualifying race of the UCI World Cycling Tour (UWCT) for the 2011 UCI Amateur Cycling World Championship. UWCT is rewriting the history of amateur cycling. With the new UWCT series, athletes of all ages will gather at events across the globe to chase the dream of competing at the World Championship. As one of six qualifying events in 2011, Gran Fondo New York sends the top 10% of each Age Group to Belgium where the World Championship finale will take place on the famed roads of of the Belgian classic Liège-Bastogne-Liège. At Gran Fondo New York, the competition consists of four challenging climbs that will be timed and count towards the UCI Amateur World Championship qualification. The four timed climbs are added together to determine a total time and the overall ranking. The top 10% of each Age Group will qualify for the 2011 Amateur World Championship in Belgium. Furthermore, the introduction of a Challenger Category gives an opportunity to showcase young talent in the ranks to become the professional cyclists of the future. [http://www.granfondony.com/email/gear_neww.jpg]<http://www.enewsmail.rodalenews.com/cts/click?q=1;93293;dq8b7nXXA06zkZP5wxQL3u8fe3Euguug> The official Gran Fondo New York apparel made by Giordana is now available. Get your bib shorts, gloves, vest, cap and socks to complete the GFNY kit. The Gran Fondo New York jersey is exclusively made for our participants and is not for sale. Buy now to secure your sizes and you can pick up your items at the GFNY expo on May 6 and 7 at Roseland Ballroom. 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However, in case you get a mechanical that you cannot solve or run out of spares, the yellow support cars of MAVIC, known from pro racing, will be there to help cyclists in need. MAVIC won't just provide on-course support: they will hold a bike maintenance seminar before GFNY and will also be present at the start line in case of any last-minute emergencies. MAVIC will not be the only mechanical support on the course. At each aid station, mechanics from local bike shops will be on hand to help cyclists in need. Whether you need to pump up your tires, buy a spare or have a larger mechanical problem. While riding GFNY, you will never be far from mechanical assistance if you need it. GFNY visits the Pinarello factory in Treviso, Italy<http://www.enewsmail.rodalenews.com/cts/click?q=1;93293;dq8b7nXXA06zkZP5wxQL3lJfRTuxae5d> [http://www.granfondony.com/email/yt-video.jpg]<http://www.enewsmail.rodalenews.com/cts/click?q=1;93293;dq8b7nXXA06zkZP5wxQL3keIGkGEkjyo> Do you have questions about Gran Fondo New York? Send us an email at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you! [http://www.granfondony.com/email/footer.jpg]<http://www.enewsmail.rodalenews.com/cts/click?q=1;93293;dq8b7nXXA06zkZP5wxQL3u7QljDEgM2j> Visit Bicycling.com<http://www.enewsmail.rodalenews.com/cts/click?q=1;93293;dq8b7nXXA06zkZP5wxQL3r1iB2jc%2BxWR> for thousands of bike and gear reviews, GPS ride maps, training advice and more Subscribe to Bicycling<http://www.enewsmail.rodalenews.com/cts/click?q=1;93293;dq8b7nXXA06zkZP5wxQL3hFUPbiFeSTE> for just $1 an issue Periodically you may receive offers from companies that we think will be of interest to you. 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