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Nove Colli is an Italian gran fondo cycling event first held in 1971, starting and finishing in the Adriatic coastal town of Cesenatico, Emilia-Romagna, the birthplace of professional cyclist Marco Pantani. The route traverses nine climbs in the Apennine foothills of Romagna, with multiple distance options typically including a long course of roughly 200 kilometers and a shorter course around 130 kilometers. It is one of the largest mass-participation cycling events in Italy and regularly draws thousands of riders.
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Where does the Nove Colli gran fondo start and finish?
Nove Colli starts and finishes in Cesenatico, a coastal town in Emilia-Romagna on Italy's Adriatic shore. Cesenatico is also famous as the birthplace of the late professional cyclist Marco Pantani.
How many climbs does the Nove Colli route include?
As the name implies (Italian for "nine hills"), the longest route traverses nine climbs in the Apennine foothills of Romagna. The event also offers a shorter route with fewer ascents for riders seeking a less grueling distance.
What are the distance options for Nove Colli?
Nove Colli typically offers a long route of approximately 200 kilometers covering all nine climbs and a shorter route of roughly 130 kilometers with a reduced number of ascents. Both distances start and finish in Cesenatico.
When was the first Nove Colli held?
The first edition of Nove Colli was held in 1971, making it one of the longest-running gran fondo events in Italy. It has since grown into one of the largest participatory cycling events in the country.
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