Bike Marathon Gran Sasso d'Italia

The Bike Marathon Gran Sasso d'Italia is a road cycling race held at Fonte Cerreto, near the Gran Sasso cable car base in the Province of L'Aquila, Italy. Participants can select from three routes: the 135 km Extreme, the 110 km Medio, and the 90 km Corto. Long-distance cyclists begin early, with the medio and corto groups starting soon after. The race is part of the Fantagiro circuit, attracting participants aiming for the broader series as well as those focused on this mountain event specifically. The event logistics are streamlined, with bib collection at Hotel Fiordigigli in Fonte Cerreto and suggested parking at Piazzale Simoncelli. E-bikes are permitted on the medio and corto routes, expanding their accessibility beyond a purely competitive format. The initial finishers are anticipated by mid-morning, with the final cutoff occurring around midday. After roads reopen, remaining cyclists must adhere strictly to traffic regulations. The day concludes at Fonte Cerreto with an awards ceremony and a pasta meal.