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Dear Squadristi!….i am pleased to confirm the organisors of the Maratona Dles Dolomite have provided Gusto Cycling 20 places for the event , these places are priceless….last year 25000 entered and only 8500 were accepted..so this is a real coup for me..I have participated in the Etape and many other gran fondo’s in Italy…but this is the most beautiful and stunning event with just the most amazing setting in the heart of the Dolomites…i have previously blogged this years event a few times so check the backlog stories…as you can see (in the photo) a few squadristi took part in this years event..The event takes place a week later on the 10th July….and something special may happen as it is the 25th anniversary next year!!  I am currently sourcing accommdation..the package will be probably 4 nights…Thursday to Monday…more info to follow.

Can all those interested in taking part please send me an e-mail marco@gustocycling.com to advise me of your intererest in taking part as i have to pay the entry by mid-October..i will be looking for £200 to secure a place and a deposit for the accommodation to be confirmed…any questions just add via this blog or e-mail me

The kind of bike we might need!

As La Squadra is less than 1 year old, this Christmas is being likened to that of a new born baby. All giddy about the prospect of festivities, so on that theme we’re delighted to announce our first ever Chrimbo event. Here goes…

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Here we are at Padova bike show in Italy and our very own Marco Mori is busy signing up new riders for la squadra. Marco is pictured here with giro d’italia stage winner Michele Scarponi and Alessandro Guerciotti who is top man at Italian bike manufacturer Guerciotti. Marco is getting a reputation in the industry both here in Italy and the UK as the man to deal with. He is nickname in Italian is ‘Maccinato’ which translates in English to ‘The Mincer’.

More updates to follow

Squadie Matt Rodgers took part in his first 25 mile time trial last Sunday…see below his race report.

Matt Rodgers

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A selection of scenic snaps taken over the Summer months. Some taken whilst out on the bike, and others not.

Top of Froggatt

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A modest quantity of Squadrista and some non-La Squadra gents met up early morning to head out to watch the pro’s competing in Stage 2 of the Tour of Britain.

Our ride began in Sheffield, and after a meet-up & coffee in Nonnas, Chesterfield our pack set off for the peaks with smiles as the sun was shining.

Espresso's in Nonnas, Chesterfield

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On October 17th Claremont Hospital is holding its first organised 100km sportive. The ride starts and finishes at the hospital in Sandygate, is £25 to enter, and includes a goody bag, pasta at the end, etc.

Although this isn’t a La Squadra organised event it would be great to have as many Squadrista as possible ride. It could be the last mass-ride before Winter sets in so get involved without delay!! 

For an entry form please email NicolaManton@claremont-hospital.com who in-turn will send you the info directly. 

Here’s the route that’s been produced by Claremont…

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Here we go.  Look out for Nicks blogs.  If he blogs the same way as he rides his bike then we are all in for a treat!