2025 GF BGY
The BGY Airport Granfondo is an international for the modern day cyclist, due formally on the first Sunday in May in Bergamo.
The area’s love for cycling can be seen thanks to the “Il Caravaggio” Milan Bergamo Airport , the first bike-friendly airport in Europe: through its innovative cycle/pedestrian ring, it is in fact possible to reach the heart of Bergamo directly by bike!
This Gran Fondo first started in 1996 and quickly became a point of reference in the Italian and global granfondo panorama, and is still included in the calendar of the International Cycling Union and is suitable for cyclists of all levels and ages.
The Bergamo cycling event is also an excellent means of discovering the beauties of a generous and varied territory from an architectural, natural and even food and wine point of view: in addition to a city that still jealously preserves buildings and memories of the past, the province has unmissable lakes , mountains and valleys . For lovers of two wheels, Bergamo means Selvino , so much so that it has named the hairpin bends with the names of great champions of the discipline.
To allow a large audience the event offers 3 different routes , better known as the Short ( 89.4 km route ), the Medium ( 128.8 km route ) and the Long (distance 162.1 km ). They all have challenges en-route and will test you from start to finish, with closed roads for your safety. Remember no matter which course you choose , there a time limit , for that see the section that says Event Distances on this web page.
When is it?
Your ride will be on – tbc
Trip dates – tbc.
4 Nights Bed Breakfast and Evening Meal
Weekends Plan
Thursday – Arrive , check-in , bike build , welcome drink and chat
Friday , Sign on and casual ride
Saturday – Event day
Monday – Return home.
Cost, Balance Payment , Whats included and Hotel
WHAT DO WE INCLUDE IN YOUR TRIP?
- Transfer to and from Bergamo Airport to Hotel
- Bed and breakfast and evening meals at a perfectly located Hotels
- Guided ride out, or do your own thing
- Some other tour operators add these costs to your trip cost
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
- Your other personal hotel costs, such as your bar bill, etc
- Other personal expenses
- Flighs
- Personal insurance
It is recommended that you take out personal insurance.
Hotel – tbc
Cost £tbc
Deposit £200.00
Single Room Supplement £tbc
Balance payment is due by 1/3/2025
Flight arrivals & departures
Outbound
Fly into Bergamo
Ensure you are cleared through customs by 13:00 on Thursday date tbc
Coach departs at 13:30 Thursday date tbc
Return
Coach departs from the hotel at 10:30 a.m. Monday date tbc
The transfer is circa 60 mins so book your return flight with this in mind, I would suggest a flight after 14:00
What about the ‘Small Print’ and payment?
PAYMENT
Many thanks for deciding to take a trip with European Cycle Events, we really look forward to seeing you.
All Events and Bespoke trip payments
Your deposit payment, which secures your place on your trip, is taken by Stripe along with instalments and balance payments
Our terms and conditions can be found on our Terms and Conditions Page
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