Prosecco Cycling Classic 2013 ( formerly GF prosecco ).
Prosecco Cycling Classic: the bubble granfondo

The Prosecco Cycling Classic 2013 ( formerly GF prosecco )
Sunday 29 september  2013

Valdobbiadene (10 minutes by car from Follina)

At the Hotel Villa Abbazia special rates for bikers and full breakfast from 6 am. Garage locks for bikes and shuttle to the starting point. Discover all the special offers! Rate from Euro 110,00 p.p sharing in double room.

The Prosecco Cycling Classic takes place in the pre-alpi north of Treviso amongst the vineyards that produce the delicious Prosecco sparkling wine.

The terrain is perfectly suited for an end of season event providing a realisitc challenge for the time of year. Two route options are offered, 128km (2100m of climbing) and 68km (980m of climbing). The full route offers some great scenery as it winds and undulates its way through the winelands around Valdobbiadene.

The shorter route provides an option for riders who fancy bringing their bikes but don't fancy attempting the full distance.

The Prosecco Cycling Classic is a perfect end of season event to combine great riding and with a social twist. The whole event is geared around a celebration of this delightful sparkling wine.

From the gltizy start in the piazza at the centre of the Prosecco wine growing area to complimentary food and of course Prosecco whilst relaxing in the piazza on completion of the event.

We are based in the beautiful town of  Follina historic town away only 10 minutes by var from Valdobbiadene  for the weekend.

It has all the character and architectural charm you would expect of Italy without the hoards of tourists. There are numerous shady piazzas with bars to sit outside and enjoy a glass of Prosecco. The winding streets and numerous canals that dissect the town make it a beautiful place to relax and explore.

For the non-cyclist there is still plenty to do.

Shopping  in the local outlet of wool and silk wine tasting  and many alternative activity can do during this week end in proseccoland.

 Special offer for bikers

For any information, please:
call :+39 0438 971277
or send  e-mail to : info@hotelabbazia.it

27 september 2013 - 30 september  2013
During the La Prosecco Cycling Classic in October , you will spend your  long week end  in the vicinity of Prosecco Cycling Classic  headquarters: Valdobbiadene, Asolo, Conegliano  and many other famous cycling towns. Your high-end accommodation will be either in Follina  or one of its neighbouring towns, where you will depart from each morning, to discover the rich traditions and cultures, art and history, in the province where cycling has its deepest roots.

As with all Marcatour weeks, you will have the opportunity to train with the race in view at the end of the week, whilst not missing out on some of the most interesting towns and visiting the  finest local Veneto store Pinarello brand and much more  companies ZAMAR . Professional guides and exceptional trainers will be at your disposal for the entire week end

On Sunday  you will compete in the Prosecco Cycling Classic , starting in Valdobbiadene . The race attracts some 3000 cyclists who participate in the greatest 'sports party' you will ever see! There are two race courses on the day; 70km and 120km,  whilst not missing out on the adrenaline and hard pedaling as the rest of the participants.

PROGRAM:
- Thursday 26 check-in at your hotel, complete bike fittings; short ride in the afternoon in order to adapt to bike.
- Friday 27  : 3 hour training ride in the hills of Asolo; informal lunch at hotel and afternoon free; dinner in typical "trevigiano"restaurant ;
- Saturday 28 inspection of the bike map collect race packs; dinner at hotel;
- Sunday 29  the Granfondo Prosecco Cycling Classic; afternoon free and  farewell  gourmet dinner in the unique Michelin Star of the area La Corte restaurant of Villa Abbazia ;
- Monday 30: return bike to Zamarsport  hotel check-o