Gran Fondo Gimondi Bianchi takes place on Sun, May 9, 2027 in Bergamo, Italy. The main route is 148 km.
- Date
- Sun, May 9, 2027
- Start
- Bergamo 🇮🇹
- Distance
- 148 km
- Climbing
- 2,800 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 31-week plan to Gran Fondo Gimondi Bianchi
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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Starting and finishing in Bergamo, the BGY Airport Granfondo (formerly Granfondo Felice Gimondi) features scenic routes through the Bergamasque Pre-Alps including the iconic climb to Selvino.
What this race demands
This 148 km gran fondo demands sustained climbing endurance to handle 2800 meters of elevation across the Bergamasque Pre-Alps.
Climbing volume
Accumulating 2800 meters of elevation over 148 kilometers requires repeated efforts on ascents, including the iconic climb to Selvino, testing both muscular strength and pacing discipline.
Muscular durability
The considerable distance combined with prolonged climbing creates high fatigue loads in the legs, demanding efficient energy management over several hours in the saddle.
Aim for 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy output throughout a ride of this duration.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
6:50–8:15
Peak-week training
6–8 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal
Your road to race day
Race day at Gran Fondo Gimondi Bianchi is 31 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base19 weeks · Oct 5, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Feb 15, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 18, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Apr 19, 2027 – May 2, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · May 3, 2027 – May 9, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Gran Fondo Gimondi Bianchi?
Gran Fondo Gimondi Bianchi takes place on Sun, May 9, 2027 in Bergamo, Italy.
How long is Gran Fondo Gimondi Bianchi?
The main route is 148 km.
What does Gran Fondo Gimondi Bianchi demand?
This 148 km gran fondo demands sustained climbing endurance to handle 2800 meters of elevation across the Bergamasque Pre-Alps.
How much climbing does Gran Fondo Gimondi Bianchi have?
Gran Fondo Gimondi Bianchi has 2,800 m of climbing.
Who is Gran Fondo Gimondi Bianchi for?
Gran Fondo Gimondi Bianchi is open to all participants.
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