In 2007 I did my first Maratona dles Dolomites. It was, without a doubt, one of the most rewarding days I have ever had in a competition. To stand on a Granfondo starting line with over 8000 other cyclists, at sunrise in one of the world’s most spectacular settings, with a massive day of riding [...]
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Professional Road Racing Training Tips
Training for a Granfondo? Perhaps the Maratona dles Dolomites Post courtesy of Bruce Hendler at AthletiCamps: High Quality Coaching and Performance Cycling Camps, based in Northern California. Bruce is an old cycling friend of mine with whom I spent many hours pedaling and racing alongside. He has become a legend of cycling wisdom thanks to [...]
Maratona dles Dolomites Photos & Story
Being a professional photographer and bike racer, I have been to and competed in many, many events. None more beautiful, special, and well organized than the Maratona dles Dolomites. The fact that 23,000 people apply for entry to the 9000 openings says something. It is a worthy event to take part in. In 2007 I [...]
Maratona dles Dolomites Cycling Week
Undeniably, the Maratona dles Dolomites is one of the greatest cycling events in the world. One day, nearly 10,000 riders, 140 km, 9 passes, 4200 meters of climbing and all amongst one of the world’s most spectacular landscapes, the Italian Dolomites. Leading up to race day is the Maratona dles Dolomites week, which grows each [...]
Granfondos
Road Bike Racing: The Granfondos For the road bike racers in the audience… let’s face it, watching Euro racing on TV gets our heart rates up, makes us drool at the roads, the fans, the landscape and especially the energy. Who doesn’t dream of racing in Europe? Not a pro? Not a problem. Opportunity is [...]
Maratona dles Dolomites Cycling Week
The Maratona dles Dolomites Week Do you dream of riding the Maratona dles Dolomites but did not get in? Are you sitting at home sulking? The race, which offers 6000 starting slots to applicants, receives well over 20,000 applications. For good reason, it is the dream ride for any cyclist wanting to ride in the [...]
