GRAN FONDO is the world's most famous and popular road cycling race, combining both professional athletes and cycling enthusiasts on one track. The Gran Fondo Kazakhstan route is laid on the most picturesque places of Kazakhstan. Hills, steep ascents and smooth descents - this is a unique asphalt track, which will not let your participants get bored!
Ride a lot or a little, long or short, as you like - but ride. Edie Merks
The history of mass cycling Gran Fondo began in Italy more than 100 years ago. During this time, the event has become one of the most popular in Europe and around the world, from Italy to South Africa, from California to New Zealand. The special energy and atmosphere, the enthusiasm of the participants and the support of the audience - this is what conquered many countries, where dozens of Gran Fondo races are taking place.
Finally it became available to us! Gran Fondo is not only an exciting bike ride, but also a great opportunity for each participant to express themselves and set their personal record!
Targets and goals
- Development and popularization of cycling;
- Promotion of healthy lifestyles;
- Improving of the athletic skills of participants;
- The development of domestic and foreign tourism.
Time and place
AUGUST 22-23
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10:00 – 19:30 – distribution of starter packages at 59 Abai Avenue, 1st floor, «Elite Sport» sports store;
AUGUST 24–
04:00 – 05:00 – Transponder issue 40 Al-Farabi St., Halyk Bank parking lot
05:00 – Pre–launch briefing - 40 Al-Farabi St., Halyk Bank parking lot
05:30 – start of the group race for all categories – Halyk Bank parking lot
10:00 p.m. – Award ceremony – 40 Al-Farabi St., Halyk Bank parking lot
The 1st distance of Gran Fondo is 95 km. Finish line – 40 Al-Farabi St., Halyk Bank
The 2nd Media Fondo distance is 50 km. Finish line – 40 Al-Farabi St., Halyk Bank
The 3rd Mountain Bike distance is 37 km. Finish line – 40 Al-Farabi St., Halyk Bank
Requirements for participants
- Regional, international and international teams and clubs are allowed to participate. At the time of the start, the participant should not be: under the age of 18, there is no upper limit on age.
- Athletes on road bikes are allowed to participate in «Gran Fondo» and «Media Fondo» only;
- Athletes are allowed to participate in the "Mountain Bike" category only on bicycles designed for MTB;
- Strongly recommend that all participants undergo a medical examination and have insurance against unforeseen circumstances.
- During the competition, athletes can develop high speed, so participation is potentially unsafe.
- By applying for a race, participants take responsibility for their health and all possible risks associated with participating in competitions, and free the organizers from any material, civil or criminal liability in case of physical or material damage suffered by them in the process of direct participation in the race.
- Participants guarantee that they are aware of their state of health at the time of launch, of the limits of their own physical abilities and the level of their technical skills.
- Before receivingthe starting package, each participant, signs a receipt for the withdrawal of responsibility from the race organizers.
- A certificate from the doctor about admission to the competition is not required.
- Athletes are required to ride in helmets (helmets) throughout the race.
Contacts
Contact e-mail of the organizers: osdushorkivileva2015@mail.ru
Тел.: +7 708 170 80 13, +7 771 45 255 45