The beautiful streets of Naples and its province will host the Gran Fondo, the most popular cycling event among citizens
From The 24 26 April 2015 5 at 7 June, the Neapolitan city will host the prestigious "Gran Fondo Naples", The extraordinary circuit with village dedicated to Cycling and to the fun.
The event will delight all bicycle and non-bicycle enthusiasts, through competitions and numerous events dedicated to sport, entertainment, tourism, music and good food. Specifically, the races of the Gran Fondo will take place in three specific paths: the Vesuvio Timetable, Big backyard and Family circuit.
The first will give the opportunity to ride between the beauties of Pompeii and Herculaneum, the Gran Fondo, instead, will see the participants compete starting from the treasures of the Neapolitan city heart (Via Caracciolo) up to the prestigious Palace of Caserta. Last but not least, the Family itinerary will be related to streets of the capital, immersing cyclists in the most beautiful and colorful sites of the city such as Via Piedigrotta, Via San Nazzaro, the Riviera di Chiaia and many others.
Three beautiful days, therefore, that will enhance not only sport, but also the culture, art and history of the most evocative places of Naples and surroundings. Places with breathtaking views, many of which are recognized as Unesco Heritage, and which have a lot to tell, leaving the users between dreams and reality.
Once again Naples wins, therefore, once again Naples shows itself for what it is: beautiful, rich, unique and all to be discovered.
Vesuvio Timetable
Departure: Ercolano, at the roundabout between Via Vesuvio and Via San Vito
Route: Via Vesuvio
Arrival: Road Term
Departures: Every 15 "
Participants: Max 500
KM 9.8
departure 353 mt
1148 arrival
difference in height 796
climb classified 1 degree
maximum degrees increase 17%
the most difficult part Km 8.1- 8.7
expected 30 'empo
Big backyard
Departure: Viale Caracciolo - Near the Zoological Station
ROUTE UP TO REGGIA DI CASERTA
KM 74,8 (75)
last straight for 350 sprint mt
maximum elevation 188 mt.
maximum degrees of ascent 4%
GRAN FONDO ROUTE
KM 121.6 (which could increase by about 2 km to avoid passing the Reggia di Marcianise in front of the outlet)
maximum elevation 356 mt at 82.3 km
ascent classified as 3 grade for GP Montagna
total difference in level 894 mt
maximum degrees increase 8%
mass grades descent 12%
expected time 3h 30 '
Family circuit
1 Departure: Viale Caracciolo - Near the Zoological Station
2 Via Caracciolo
3 Piazza Vittoria
4 Via Riviera di Chiaia
5 Via Piedigrotta
6 Piedigrotta Climb
7 Piazza San Nazzaro
8 Via San Nazzaro
9 Via Caracciolo
10 Republic Square 11 Via Dhorn
12 Via Caracciolo
13 Piazza Vittoria
14 Via Riviera di Chiaia
15 Via Piedigrotta
16 Ascent Piedigrotta 17 Piazza San Nazzaro
18 Via San Nazzaro
19 ARRIVAL: Via Caracciolo - Rotonda Diaz
Information on the Gran Fondo Napoli
When: from 24 to 26 April 2015 Deferred to 5, 6 and 7 June 2015
Where: various places in Naples and its province
Schedule: 7:30
Ticket price:
- Vesuvio Timeshift: 45 €
- Gran Fondo: 65 €
- Vesuvio + Gran Fondo Combo Timetable: 95 €
- Circuit Family: single 6 € | 2 people 10 € | 3 people 14 € | 4 people 18 € | 10 people 38 € (Each additional person in the 4 group €)
Information: official site Gran Fondo Naples
