Miami hosted the final event of the 2011 Gran Fondo Colnago series, with stars from the world of professional cycling and Formula 1 joining 1500 participants from 46 countries for a spectacular ride around the US city.
Tour de France winner Jan Ullrich was the special guest for the event. He was joined by former Giro d’Italia winners Gilberto Simoni and Stefano Garzelli. McLaren-Mercedes Formula 1 driver Jenson Button also took part, showing his love for cycling with an aggressive ride over the 55-mile distance.
The Gran Fondo Colnago Miami was the final event of the 2011 series. Others were held in San Diego, Los Angeles/Beverly Hills and Philadelphia. Colnago sponsored all five events.
“The USA Gran Fondo events are a great way for us to reach out to our clients in North America,” Alessandro Colnago said after riding with Ullrich and Button.
According to the event organisers, Jan Ulrich has rediscovered his love for cycling by riding Gran Fondo events this year, while Jenson Button summed up the feelings of everyone who finished the Gran Fondo Colnago Miami: “I had a lot of fun. See you at the next Gran Fondo.”
Matteo Gerevini, Gran Fondo creator added, “The year ends with the fourth Gran Fondo USA we planned, and also Miami, after San Diego, Los Angeles/Beverly Hills and Philadelphia has proved to be welcoming and warm for the emotion that it conveyed not only to the participants but also to ourselves, the organisation staff.
“And for next year, to these events we add two others in Nevada and Colorado,” commented Gerevini. “With six manifestations planned we want to consolidate our reliable partner role for companies and public administration.”
The TriStar and the Gran Fondo USA labels are owned by Star Production SARL, the Monaco based company specializing in the organization of high quality sports events that are focused on fun, social responsibility and environmental protection.
