Register for the Gran Fondo Giro d’Italia Northern Ireland before midnight this Friday, April 15th, and get yourself a very stylish jersey as part of your registration fee
The organisers of one of the country’s biggest cycling events has encouraged those interested in participating to get their entries in by Friday or risk lose out on a free Castelli jersey.
The second edition of the closed-road ‘Gran Fondo Giro d’Italia Northern Ireland’ will take place from Belfast on Sunday June 5th.
And every rider who registers before midnight this Friday will receive a top-of-the-range jersey, covered by their registration fee.
The jersey is one of Castelli’s flagship products and is the choice of kit for many of the world’s top teams and riders.
On the day of the event, there are two options for riders; the 173-kilometre Mourne route which costs €80 or £65 to enter and the 58-kilometre Strangford route, costing €70 or £55.
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Richie Porte with some of the local riders at last year's event. The fact the event is run on closed roads and has a really quality goodie bag and vibrant social scene around it made it an instant hit last year.
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Entries for this year’s event have been streaming in, with former Giro winners Stephen Roche and Gianni Bugno just two of those already signed up.
It’s all part of continuing the legacy following the city’s successful hosting of the Giro d’Italia Gran Depart two years ago.
The sportive is the Northern Ireland Tourist Board’s and Giro owner RCS's way of continuing the buzz created with the race's visit to these shores and it’s hoped that even more will take part in this year’s event.
The race-cut jersey for those who register by midnight on Friday is likely in itself to attract more participants.
It’s easy on the eye with pink and white being the dominant colours, though there is a little black also, in keeping with Castelli’s penchant for simplicity.
To register for the event, click here.
The choice of two routes means you can opt to test yourself with a long day in the saddle, or opt for some more gentle.
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