October is a magical month in the Lombardy lakes. Autumn slowly but inexorably settles on the hills, green and lush, soaked by the first rains, larded with brown due to the deciduousness of its leaves. Forests where the clouds take root, hard to see clean, whole.
This is the charm of the lakes, on the shores of which Varese is located, which this October will be a double celebration.
On the one hand, the edition of the 100th edition of the Tre Valli Varesineone of the best-established late summer and early autumn classics on the Italian calendar. The Società Ciclistica Alfredo Binda races with an organization in which they have been immersed since the very first minute of its birth, back in 1929.
"The centenary of the Tre Valli Varesine is a source of pride for us. Few Italian competitions have reached this important milestone. My thanks go to all those people who have allowed with their commitment and dedication to carry the name of our club high: institutions, club members and collaborators. Thanks to all those who have contributed to the history of the Società Ciclistica Alfredo Binda and today allow us to cross the finish line", says Renzo Oldani, president of the SC Alfredo Binda.
They say that it all started in a café in Varese, thanks to Antonio Ambrosetti and the legend Alfredo Binda.one of the best Italians ever, who brought together the best of cycling in the area and created races and activities that make this sport so special for Varese.
Thus, five years ago, the Granfondo Tre Valli Varesine was born, a non-competitive cyclotourist ride, which Gobik will have the honor to accompany in its fifth edition.
Two events in one
Scheduled for the weekend of October 2nd and 3rd, the Granfondo Tre Valli Varesine offers a program full of cycling spread over two days. On Saturday, a time trial for the participants to measure themselves on a closed circuit and equal for all.
Sunday will be the race itself.
Three valleys, Valcuvia, Valganna and Valtravaglia. a test that has two versions, the one of with 103 kilometers and more than 1,400 meters of elevation gain. and the 130 kilometers and almost 2000 meters of elevation gain.. Two proposals that pass through the variegated landscapes of the area, among the lakes of Varese, Maggiore and Ceresio..
Participants will wear the garment that Gobik designed for a very special occasionWe are proud of this new collaboration with the brand," he says. GobikWe are proud of this new collaboration with the brand, which also represents a link with the sponsor of our event: Eolo. We are happy to wear the jerseys of a brand that is present in international competitions".
For the SC Alfredo Binda, the Granfondo Tre Valli Varesine is an emblem that is included in the rankings of the best events of the UCI.. This same circuit was the stage of the 2018 Gran Fondo World Cup, and is included in next year's Gran Fondo World Cup. Quality cycling and posing to say goodbye to the season.
