2021 Pantanissima Granfondo

Come and ride the Gran Fondo Marco Pantani cycle sportive. The Pantanissima is a Granfondo organised by the family of the great Italian cyclist Marco Pantani. Marco was one of Italy’s great cyclist, a fantastic climber who had many a battle with cyclists such as Lance Armstrong in the mountains of the Tour de France.  There are two ride distances 111km (69 miles and 2000m up), 152km (95 miles, 2700m up).

The ride starts in Cesenatico Pantani’s home-town. In previous years all riders start together and this is certainly is an experience not to be missed. Once on the open road the bunch soon splits into groups of riders of similar speed, the first 24km (15 miles) is pretty much flat and then you hit the first climb, then the fun begins. This event is not as difficult as the Nove Colli Gran Fondo which we also support, the climbs are more gentle, less demanding with only three to contend with on the longer ride. Over the last climb and the long descent and flat section back to Cesenatico where the crowds await to applaud you.

Our base for this event is a lovely 4-star hotel in the start town of Cesenatico and only a 10-minute ride to the start. It is located right on the beachfront, with a spa, a swimming pool and is certainly a great location for sporting cyclists and families or partners should they come. Here hospitality comes as second nature and a great atmosphere build up. On Saturday when you pick up your bike (should you have rented one) in the afternoon you shall receive your race pack with a number, electronic timing chip and various goodies!  You shall be informed of the timing of the early breakfast to enable you to fuel up and have time to cycle down to the race start.

After the event, we are sure you shall meet other cyclists in the bar after dinner and swap stories of the event itself.

Travel Insurance

It is a requirement of booking this tour with Hooked on Cycling that you have suitable travel insurance which covers you for the chosen activity and for emergency evacuation and hospital care.

Below is the schedule for the 7-night tour, on the 3-night tour you will have a guided ride on the Saturday before the event.

How to get there

To Bologna or Rimini airports where we can arrange transfer to the hotel if required, transfers are paid locally. You can also take the train direct from Bologna or Rimini to Cesenatico.

Please Note: you shall need either a Race License from your own country or a doctor signed medical certificate (standard copy supplied by organizers) to take part in the event. Ride entries fees cannot be refunded if these are not supplied in time.

Please note the race entry cannot be reassigned to another rider or cancelled.

2021 Prices – For a complete tour price breakdown please click the book now button and select your holiday tour date. Prices will then be listed.