What to expect
Gran Fondo Il Lombardia Felice Gimondi is mass and endurance cycling event, agonistic and competitive, offering enthusiasts unique experience, aiming to become increasingly important benchmark for amateur cycling world. The great spectacle of Gran Fondo Il Lombardia from this year named after champion from Bergamo winner of two editions of Race of the Falling Leaves, celebrating great champion Felice Gimondi.
More than 2,500 amateur riders from around world started from Accademia della Guardia di Finanza in Bergamo at 07:30 taking on climbs of Valcava Miragolo San Salvatore and Passo Salmezza in edition marking 60 years since Felice Gimondi’s first Lombardia win. Former Giro d’Italia winners Damiano Cunego and Evgeni Berzin were on start line along with Gimondi’s daughter Norma.
The route unfolds across Bergamo area through unique landscapes and iconic climbs such as Valico di Valcava and Selvino passing through Sedrina Felice Gimondi’s hometown to celebrate his legend. Bringing start to Bergamo for first time 60 years after Felice Gimondi’s first victory honoured with passage through his hometown Sedrina adds special value to event that continues to grow every year.
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Discover extraordinary cycling adventure that awaits you, Gran Fondo Lombardia Felice Gimondi. Given time of year Il Lombardia has been nicknamed Race of Falling Leaves. Gran Fondo allows amateur cyclists to ride same roads as professionals just one day earlier. Writings on tarmac and signage at side of road will be there to provide Gran Fondo athletes experience of real Pro.
Match/event dates
Bold heading: Official Dates: October 2027 (Dates TBD)
Bold heading: Historical Pattern: Recent editions October 11 2026 Como Italy, October 12 Cantù hosting Gran Fondo Il Lombardia Felice Gimondi Würth Modyf, Il Lombardia event weekend unveiled October 9-11 2026 with start of Race of Falling Leaves, Sunday October 11 2026 concluding with Gran Fondo.
Bold heading: Pro Connection: In 2026 race started in Bergamo and finished in Como so expect Il Lombardia 2027 to start in Como and finish in Bergamo, with 239 kilometers between Bergamo and Como accumulating around 4600 meters positive elevation and nine climbs, 120th edition Bergamo to Como.
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Stadium & sports venue
Bold heading: Accademia Guardia di Finanza Bergamo: More than 2,500 riders started from Accademia della Guardia di Finanza in Bergamo at 07:30, traditional start venue for Gran Fondo, with unique landscapes.
Bold heading: Bergamo Area: New route unfolds across Bergamo area through unique landscapes and iconic climbs such as Valico di Valcava and Selvino passing through Sedrina Felice Gimondi’s hometown.
Bold heading: Como Finish Tradition: In 2026 race started in Bergamo finished in Como, alternating start finish between Bergamo and Como, with final ascent to Bergamo Alta in some editions.
Bold heading: Madonna del Ghisallo Connection: Professional route includes Madonna del Ghisallo historic scenario, Gran Fondo route takes in two famous climbs Muro Di Sormano 20%+ and famous church Madonna del Ghisallo.
Full fixture or event schedule
Bold heading: Il Lombardia Weekend: Il Lombardia event weekend unveiled at Council Chamber of Palazzo Frizzoni in Bergamo, weekend hosting start of Race of Falling Leaves one of most prestigious events on UCI World Tour calendar, with Saturday professional Il Lombardia 239km nine climbs and Sunday Gran Fondo.
Bold heading: Gran Fondo Day: Gran Fondo Start at 07:30 with 10km warm up ride to start cut time 14:30, covering 108 km with 2400 metres climbing, also passed through Sedrina birthplace of Felice Gimondi.
Bold heading: Course Showcase: Course showcased iconic climbs Valico di Valcava Miragolo San Salvatore Passo Selvino before final ascent to Bergamo Alta, plus Passo Salmezza.
Bold heading: Post-Ride Celebrations: Enjoy glass of Franciacorta sparkling wine to celebrate finishing Gran Fondo, with photos at Gran Fondo now on smartphone, carry memory wherever you go.
Teams, athletes & participants
Bold heading: Amateur Riders: More than 2,500 amateur riders from around world, Come and join more than 4500 sportive riders during Gran Fondo Lombardia, 1550 participants in one edition with 400th place example, open to all F.C.I. members aged 19 on race day and Sport Promotion Bodies members with convention with F.C.I. for year with sport-medical certificate.
Bold heading: Elite Alumni: Former Giro d’Italia winners Damiano Cunego and Evgeni Berzin on start line, with Damiano Cunego saying Il Lombardia brings wonderful memories three victories in favourite Monument Classic, Gran Fondo highly spectacular thanks to tough selective route exciting because it gives amateurs opportunity to confront routes integral part of history.
Bold heading: Champions: Italian climber Luca Cavallo and Lithuanian rider Rasa Rumsaite added major victory at 2026 Gran Fondo Felice Gimondi delivering dominant performances on demanding new route through Bergamo region, Cavallo controlled men’s race from opening climbs breaking clear to win in 3:06:21.
Bold heading: Family Legacy: Gimondi’s daughter Norma on start line, with writings How unique is satisfaction of seeing dad’s name.
Tournament format & competition structure
Bold heading: Gran Fondo Format: Gran Fondo Il Lombardia Felice Gimondi MediaWorld 108 KM, mass and endurance cycling event agonistic competitive, 110 km difficulty rating, final monument event of year, classic Il Lombardia Felice Gimondi which is final monument event.
Bold heading: Distance and Climbing: Covering 108 km with 2400 metres climbing, 109 km climbing around Bergamo 2400 meters climbing steep climbs up to 17%, 110 km Gran Fondo.
Bold heading: Competitive Categories: Open to all F.C.I. members aged 19, with categories for age groups, with results and palmarès.
Bold heading: Pro-Am Link: Gran Fondo Lombardia blends beauty of stunning course with unique chance to ride same roads tackled by professionals just one day earlier.
Match/event times
Bold heading: Start Time: Gran Fondo Start at 07:30 from Accademia della Guardia di Finanza in Bergamo, with 10km warm up ride to start, cut time 14:30.
Bold heading: Weekend Timing: Weekend concluding with Gran Fondo on Sunday morning after professional Il Lombardia on Saturday, Il Lombardia event weekend October 9-11 2026 example with Sunday Gran Fondo.
Bold heading: Professional Race Timing: Professional Il Lombardia 239km Bergamo to Como on Saturday 10 October 2026, with Gran Fondo Sunday.
Ticket types
Bold heading: Registration Types: Gran Fondo registration with different phases, including F.C.I. members and Sport Promotion Bodies members.
Bold heading: Pricing in USD – Based on Previous Editions: Gran Fondo entry previously EUR 50 to EUR 90 approximately USD 54 to USD 97 for early registration, EUR 90 to EUR 120 approximately USD 97 to USD 130 for late, VIP packages higher. Check official site https://gfilombardia.it/ for 2027 pricing. Includes race pack, timing chip, photos on smartphone, Franciacorta celebration.
Bold heading: Inclusions: Carry memory wherever you go, photos now on smartphone, memory of Gran Fondo.
Ticket release phases
Bold heading: Early Bird: Early registration phases with lower pricing, encouraging early sign-up.
Bold heading: Standard and Late: Standard and late registration with increasing prices as event approaches.
Bold heading: On-Site: Limited on-site registration if capacity not reached, with cut time 14:30 enforcement.
VIP & hospitality options
Bold heading: Ride Like a Hero: Gran Fondo Il Lombardia Ride Like a Hero tagline, with premium experience including writings on tarmac signage providing Pro experience.
Bold heading: Franciacorta Celebration: Enjoy glass of Franciacorta sparkling wine to celebrate finishing.
Bold heading: Sportive Breaks Packages: Tour operators like Sportive Breaks and European Cycle Events offering trips enabling you to enjoy Gran Fondo with accommodation transport guided ride finale of Il Lombardia final section before finishing in Bergamo watching finish, accompanied by guides and Giro d’Italia stage winner host, 10km warm up ride.
Bold heading: Photo Service: Photos at Gran Fondo now on smartphone included.
Stadium & event rules
Bold heading: Official Rules: Gran Fondo Il Lombardia Felice Gimondi MediaWorld official rules, mass and endurance cycling event agonistic competitive, open to F.C.I. members aged 19 with sport-medical certificate attesting, with official rules published at gfilombardia.it.
Bold heading: Equipment: Road bike required, helmet mandatory, with tarmac writings and signage for Pro experience.
Bold heading: Cut Time: Cut time 14:30 enforced, with 10km warm up ride to start.
Bold heading: Safety: Safety rules for descents such as Valcava Miragolo San Salvatore Selvino with steep gradients up to 17% 20%+ Muro Di Sormano.
How to get there
Bold heading: By Air: Milan Bergamo BGY Orio al Serio closest, plus Milan Malpensa MXP and Linate LIN, then bus or train to Bergamo.
Bold heading: By Train: Bergamo railway station with connections from Milan, then bus to Accademia Guardia di Finanza start.
Bold heading: By Car: Driving to Bergamo with parking near start venue Accademia della Guardia di Finanza, but early arrival recommended.
Bold heading: Transfer Services: Tour operators provide transport for you and bike to Bergamo after breakfast checking out hotel, taking you on supported guided ride finale.
Public transport & parking
Bold heading: Local Buses: Local buses in Bergamo serving Accademia and city centre.
Bold heading: Bike Transport: Transport for bike provided by tour operators, with 10km warm up ride to start.
Bold heading: Parking: Parking at Bergamo start area limited, public transport recommended.
Accommodation areas
Bold heading: Bergamo Città – Closest: Hotels near Accademia della Guardia di Finanza and Bergamo Alta final ascent offer walking distance to start finish, prices previously USD 80 to USD 200 per night during Il Lombardia weekend.
Bold heading: Bergamo Bassa: Hotels in lower Bergamo near station with easy access to start, prices previously USD 70 to USD 160 per night.
Bold heading: Como Area: For editions finishing in Como, hotels in Como area alternative, with expectation 2027 start Como finish Bergamo so Bergamo finish accommodation advisable.
Bold heading: Budget Options: Hostels and B&Bs in Bergamo offer dorm beds USD 30 to USD 60 and private rooms USD 70 to USD 140.
Bold heading: Luxury: Luxury hotels in Bergamo Alta with panoramic views offer high-end stays previously USD 150 to USD 350 per night.
Food & drink at the venue
Bold heading: Franciacorta Celebration: Glass of Franciacorta sparkling wine to celebrate finishing Gran Fondo.
Bold heading: Pizzas and Local Fuel: My Gran Fondo Il Lombardia pizzas steep gradients and aching legs article describing food stops, with local Italian cuisine.
Bold heading: Bergamo Cuisine: Bergamo cuisine such as polenta e osei casoncelli and local dishes for carb-loading.
Bold heading: Pro Experience: Writings on tarmac and signage for Pro experience, with feed stations along 108 km route.
Accessibility
Bold heading: Course Difficulty: Difficulty D rating, 108 km 2400m climbing steep gradients up to 17% 20%+ Muro Di Sormano requiring good fitness, not suitable for beginners.
Bold heading: Venue Accessibility: Accademia della Guardia di Finanza venue accessible with support.
Bold heading: Medical Certificate: Sport-medical certificate attesting required for participation.
Best matches/events to attend
Bold heading: Gran Fondo Main: Gran Fondo Il Lombardia Felice Gimondi main event Sunday with 108 km 2400m climbing through Sedrina hometown celebrating legend, best to experience unique experience benchmark for amateur cycling world.
Bold heading: Professional Il Lombardia: Professional Il Lombardia Saturday 239 km nine climbs Bergamo to Como final monument Race of Falling Leaves prestigious UCI World Tour, watching professionals tackle Valico di Valcava Selvino Madonna del Ghisallo.
Bold heading: Sedrina Passage: Passage through Sedrina birthplace of Felice Gimondi honouring legacy special value.
Bold heading: Valcava and Selvino Climbs: Valico di Valcava Miragolo San Salvatore Passo Selvino iconic climbs showcasing Bergamo area before final ascent to Bergamo Alta most spectacular.
Previous year’s highlights
Bold heading: 2026 Edition: Italian climber Luca Cavallo and Lithuanian rider Rasa Rumsaite added major victory at 2026 Gran Fondo Felice Gimondi delivering dominant performances on demanding new route through Bergamo region showcasing iconic climbs Valico di Valcava Miragolo San Salvatore Passo Selvino before final ascent to Bergamo Alta, covering 108 km 2400 metres climbing passed through Sedrina birthplace, honouring legacy, with more than 2,500 amateur riders from around world started from Accademia Guardia di Finanza Bergamo 07:30 taking on climbs Valcava Miragolo San Salvatore Passo Salmezza marking 60 years since Felice Gimondi’s first Lombardia win, former Giro winners Damiano Cunego Evgeni Berzin on start line along with Gimondi’s daughter Norma, Cavallo controlled men’s race breaking clear to win 3:06:21.
Bold heading: Route Evolution: New Bergamo start for gran fondo 60 years after Felice Gimondi first victory honoured with passage through hometown Sedrina adds special value.
Bold heading: Professional Link: Paul Seixas 20 youngest ever winner of Il Lombardia as Ben Healy 12th, Grande Weekend closed Sunday morning with Gran Fondo.
Official tickets
Bold heading: Official Website: https://gfilombardia.it/
Bold heading: Contact: Email granfondo@rcs.it, with Luca Onofrio Head of Mass Events at RCS Sports and Events commenting Gran Fondo will offer enthusiasts unique experience bringing start to Bergamo adds special value aiming to become increasingly important benchmark for amateur cycling world.
Bold heading: Organizers: RCS Sports and Events organizing Il Lombardia event weekend unveiled at Council Chamber of Palazzo Frizzoni in Bergamo, with Enel MediaWorld Würth Modyf sponsors.
Bold heading: Registration: Registration via https://gfilombardia.it/ with official rules GRAN FONDO IL LOMBARDIA FELICE GIMONDI MEDIAWORLD 108 KM, open to F.C.I. members aged 19 with sport-medical certificate, with photos now on smartphone and Franciacorta celebration included.
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FAQ
What makes Gran Fondo Il Lombardia Felice Gimondi unique?
Gran Fondo Il Lombardia Felice Gimondi offers enthusiasts unique experience aiming to become increasingly important benchmark for amateur cycling world, named after champion from Bergamo winner of two editions of Race of Falling Leaves celebrating great champion Felice Gimondi. Bringing start to Bergamo for first time 60 years after Felice Gimondi's first victory honoured with passage through hometown Sedrina adds special value, with new route unfolding across Bergamo area through unique landscapes iconic climbs such as Valico di Valcava and Selvino passing through Sedrina celebrating legend, with writings on tarmac and signage providing experience of real Pro.
What is the route distance and difficulty?
Gran Fondo route is 108 km with 2400 metres of climbing, also listed as 110 km difficulty D rating final monument event of year, with steep gradients up to 17% and 20%+ Muro Di Sormano plus famous church Madonna del Ghisallo as known. Course showcases iconic climbs Valico di Valcava Miragolo San Salvatore Passo Selvino before final ascent to Bergamo Alta, plus Passo Salmezza, with 10km warm up ride to start and cut time 14:30, covering 109 km climbing around Bergamo with 2400 meters climbing requiring good fitness, giving amateurs opportunity to confront routes integral part of history.
Who can participate and what are requirements?
Gran Fondo Il Lombardia Felice Gimondi MediaWorld is mass and endurance cycling event agonistic and competitive open to all F.C.I. members aged 19 on race day and Sport Promotion Bodies members that have signed convention with F.C.I. for year with sport-medical certificate attesting, with over 2,500 amateur riders from around world starting from Accademia della Guardia di Finanza in Bergamo at 07:30 and up to 4500 sportive riders in some editions. Registration includes race pack timing chip photos on smartphone and Franciacorta sparkling wine celebration, with equipment road bike helmet mandatory and safety rules for steep descents.
How does Gran Fondo link to professional Il Lombardia race?
Gran Fondo Lombardia blends beauty of stunning course with unique chance to ride same roads tackled by professionals just one day earlier, with Il Lombardia event weekend unveiled at Palazzo Frizzoni in Bergamo hosting start of Race of Falling Leaves one of most prestigious events on UCI World Tour calendar. Professional Il Lombardia covers 239 kilometers between Bergamo and Como accumulating around 4600 meters positive elevation and nine climbs including Selvino Colle di Berbenno Valpiana Giovenzana Madonna del Ghisallo about 60 km from finish, while Gran Fondo concludes weekend Sunday morning with amateurs riding iconic climbs, allowing you to cycle final section of professional race before finishing in Bergamo watching finish with guided tours.
What is best way to prepare and enjoy weekend?
Prepare for demanding new route through Bergamo region with iconic climbs Valico di Valcava Miragolo San Salvatore Passo Selvino before final ascent to Bergamo Alta, covering 108 km 2400 metres climbing passed through Sedrina birthplace honouring legacy, with training for steep gradients up to 17% and 20%+ sections. Weekend offers extraordinary cycling adventure with final monument Race of Falling Leaves nickname, with 07:30 start 10km warm up ride, enjoying pizzas steep gradients aching legs, glass of Franciacorta celebration, photos now on smartphone, carry memory wherever you go, plus opportunity to join more than 4500 sportive riders and watch professional Il Lombardia 120th edition Bergamo to Como with 25 teams 175 riders including favourites Evenepoel McNulty Pidcock Roglic absence of five-time defending winner Pogacar after Vuelta crash.
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