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THE ITALIAN JOB - GRAN FONDO RECONNAISSANCE WITH LA FUGA
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ARE YOU UP TO THE JOB?

TO TRY IT WOULD BE CRAZY!
TO DO IT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE!
Are you ready to take on half a dozen of the hardest, meanest and toughest Gran Fondos Italy has to offer?

Cyclefilm will once again take you on a full route reconnaissance of six legendary events available on three double DVDs.

Together with luxury cycling holiday operator LA FUGA, follow us from the beautiful shores of Lake Como to the stunning peaks of the Dolomites, onto the rolling hills of Tuscany and down to the sandy beaches of Emilia Romagna.

ARE YOU IN OR OUT?

 

PART ONE - L'EROICA & NOVE COLLI
The Italian Job One
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DVD ONE
L'EROICA CICLOTURISTICA
Your first Job is to ride the famous ‘strada bianche’ of the L’Eroica Cicloturistica in the heart of Tuscany. The 15 gravel sections spread across the stunning 205km course seek to recreate the golden age of cycling. Grab your most vintage bike, a woolly top and refuel with bread and brandy while tackling over 3,800m of climbing!
DVD TWO
GRAN FONDO NOVE COLLI
Your second Job is to participate in Italy’s most popular Gran Fondo, the Nove Colli. Don’t be fooled by the casual beach atmosphere of the event headquarter Cesenatico! This is a hilly Fondo! The nine classified climbs come think and fast and although the highest point at 791m is no Alp, the constant undulations are sure to take their toll on you.
PART TWO - MARCO PANTANI & GIRO DI LOMBARDIA
The Italian Job Two
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DVD ONE
GRAN FONDO MARCO PANTANI
Your third Job is to travel to Marco Pantani territory and ride the appropriately named Sportive in his honour. With two of Italy’s toughest and most feared climbs on the agenda – the Mortirollo 12km @ 10.5% and the Gavia 17km @ 8% – you can surely crown yourself ‘King of the Mountain’ just for finishing the impressive 172km percorso lungo.
DVD TWO
GRAN FONDO GIRO DI LOMBARDIA
Your fourth Job is to travel to the luxurious shores of Lake Como and cycle the rolling roads of the classic Giro di Lombardia Gran Fondo. At 143km and 1,900m of climbing, one could almost call it a ‘casual’ Fondo. Enjoy the panorama lake views over Bellagio and visit the famous church and cycling museum atop the Madonna del Ghisallo climb.
PART THREE - PINARELLO & CAMPAGNOLO (SPORTFUL)
The Italian Job Three
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DVD ONE
GRAN FONDO PINARELLO
Your fifth Job is to go celebrity spotting at the Gran Fondo Pinarello. With stars from racing days gone by, don’t be surprised to be exchanging turns with Miguel Indurain or Michele Bartoli as you power your way back towards Treviso, outside Venice. With your Gran Fondo mission almost complete, why not toast your success with a glass of local Prosecco!
DVD TWO
GRAN FONDO CAMPAGNOLO (SPORTFUL)
Your sixth and final Job is to relive part of cycling history at the GF Campagnolo (aka Sportlful) staged in the unforgiving Dolomite region where Tullio Campagnolo invent the quick release mechanism on that fateful day on the Croce d'Aune. At 215km and 5,000m of climbing, a truly worthwhile conclusion to your Italian Job mission.

 

THE ITALIAN JOB CREW
Ian Holt La Fuga
 IAN HOLT (LA FUGA)

AGE: 31
BIKE: Look 585 with Shimano Dura Ace and Zipp 404 Wheelset
PALMARES:
Fast in 2000
Fast and Furious in 2003
Even faster and more furious in 2005
Ross Muir
 ROSS MUIR (LA FUGA)

AGE: 30
BIKE: Look 585 with Shimano Dura Ace and Zipp 404 Wheelset
PALMARES:
Competed at Commonwealth Games 2002
3rd place British Championships - Points Race and Team Pursuit 2001
4th place British Madison Championships 2007
Cameron Fraser
 CAMERON FRASER (FELT)

AGE: 27
BIKE: Felt F4 Carbon with Shimano Dura Ace 10spd and Zipp 404 Wheelset
PALMARES:
4th place Scottish junior road race championships 2000
Beat triple gold medallist Chris Hoy in a club run in Ireland 2003
19th British Student Championships 2005
Jamie Burrow
 JAMIE BURROW (PARKPRE-GURU)

AGE: 31
BIKE: Parkpre-Guru Team Issue
PALMARES:
US Postal Team Member / Lance Armstrong Domestique 1999-2001
Amore & Vita Beretta Pro Cycling Team Leader 2002-2005
OTC-Lauretana NGC Pro Cycling Team Leader 2006

 

La Fuga
La Fuga ABOUT LA FUGA
La Fuga. (n)
1. The escape, an escape from the norm.
2. The breakaway, the head of the race, the lead group - [Latin fugere]

LA FUGA is an exciting new travel company offering luxury cycling breaks to Italy and beyond. Ride the best cycling roads in the world, relax in specially selected luxury hotels and escape your daily routine. www.lafuga.cc