{"id":87,"date":"2019-02-06T11:00:44","date_gmt":"2019-02-06T11:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.desenzanoloft.com\/en\/?p=87"},"modified":"2019-03-20T10:09:23","modified_gmt":"2019-03-20T10:09:23","slug":"colnago-cycling-festival-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.desenzanoloft.com\/en\/colnago-cycling-festival-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"COLNAGO CYCLING FESTIVAL 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

COLNAGO CYCLING FESTIVAL 2019<\/h2>\n

COLNAGO CYCLING FESTIVAL 2019, once again this year the spectacular cycling marathon designed by Ernesto Colnago returns in person, in the splendid setting of Lake Garda.
\nSeveral programs of competitions by degree of difficulty, so as to satisfy every competitor.
\nDeparture and Arrival in Desenzano del Garda, from 5 to 7 April 2019.<\/p>\n

ROUTES:<\/p>\n

Medium course: 110 km in length, 1,384 m in altitude and two important climbs, that of San Michele and that of the Coasts.<\/p>\n

Long route: in this edition the itinerary will border Lake Garda, and will stretch to touch Lake Idro, with a renewal that will give you the opportunity to explore one of the most fascinating locations in the Province of Brescia! News also regarding the climbs that will characterize the track with three new ones, namely that of Navazzo, that of Valvestino and the sweeter one of Preseglie. The length of the route will be 145 km, with a difference in height of 2,130 m.<\/p>\n

In addition there will be cycling events for amateur cycle, children and teenagers and events to involve the whole family and visitors in the city of Desenzano del Garda.<\/p>\n

Program:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Friday 5th April 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

8.00 am \u2013 Randonne\u00e9 Race bib distribution<\/p>\n

9.00 \u2013 9.30 am \u2013 Garda Lake Tour \u2013 Randonne\u00e9 start<\/p>\n

10.00 am \u2013 Expo Area opening<\/p>\n

1.00 pm\u00a0 \u2013 Expected arrival time of first finishers of short Randonneur course<\/p>\n

5.00 pm \u2013 Expected arrival time of first finishers of long Randonneur course<\/p>\n

4.00 \u2013 7.00 pm \u2013 Race bib distribution for Granfondo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Saturday 6th April\u00a0 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

10.00 am \u2013 Expo Area opening<\/p>\n

10.00 am \u2013 Press Room opening<\/p>\n

11.00 am \u2013 \u201eAuto & Bici Amici\u201c Project \u2013 AIMANC Ass.<\/p>\n

From \u00a02.00 to 7.00 pm \u2013 Race bib distribution<\/p>\n

2.00 pm \u2013 Junior Bike start<\/p>\n

5.30 pm \u2013 Junior Bike prize giving ceremony<\/p>\n

7.00 pm \u2013 Official Presentation of the Granfondo Colnago<\/p>\n

9.00 pm \u2013 Fireworks Show<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Sunday 7th April 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

From 5.45\u00a0 am to 6.20 am \u2013\u00a0Race bibs distribution<\/p>\n

6.30 am \u2013 Opening starting grids<\/p>\n

6.50 am \u2013 Civil Authorities greetings<\/p>\n

7.00 am \u2013 Granfondo \u2013 Medio fondo \u2013 Garda Legend start<\/p>\n

8.00 am \u2013 Area Expo Opening<\/p>\n

9.30 am expected arrival time for Garda Legend<\/p>\n

10.30 am \u2013 Expected arrival time for Medio Fondo winner<\/p>\n

12.00 noon \u2013 Expected arrival time for Granfondo winner<\/p>\n

1.00 pm \u2013\u00a0Press interviews<\/p>\n

2.00 pm \u2013 Final prize giving ceremony of Shop Window contest<\/p>\n

2.00 pm \u2013 Final prize giving ceremony<\/p>\n

All the event logistics and shows will take place between Piazza Malvezzi, Piazza Giacomo Matteotti and along the Lungolago Desenzano del Garda promenade except the Baby Bike, which will take place on the \u2018Spiaggia d\u2019Oro\u2019 beach, and the Palazzo Todeschini Media Room.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n