While Jerusalem is a city rich with history and culture it will also be a cycle city on October 11, for the very first Italian-themed cycling event. The organizers of Italy’s Giro d’Italia will bring the Italian passion for cycling to the Holy City.
This will include three courses to choose from, (20 km, 85 km and 127 km), touring the history and archeology of Jerusalem: a long course of 127 km with 3,000 meters of vertical gain and a medium course of 85 km with 2,400 meters of vertical gain, both leading also to the mountains around the city, offering incredible vistas and challenges worthy of the Giro d’italia, including timed climbs (Gran Premio della Montagna or GPM) that are part of the experience, with awards given in each category. There will also be an urban 20 km route perfect for families, children and cyclists looking for a shorter route.
“We are very happy to have here in Jerusalem an event that is part of the international series Gran Fondo Giro d’Italia,” said Nir Barkat, Mayor of Jerusalem, adding “The Gran Fondo Giro d’Italia Jerusalem will be for sure a great success, because we have a great location and a great route to make international participants happy to be here. Jerusalem is a special place, and we will be supporting this special event to make it one of the flagship events of our city for years to come.”
The organizers of the Gran Fondo Giro d’Italia have also announced that registration is open for the Gran Fondo Giro d’Italia Beverly Hills, which will take place on Sunday, November 3.
Gran Fondo Giro d’Italia Official Website
Gran Fondo Giro d’Italia Jerusalem Official Website