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Sportive and Gran Fondo
Sportive and Gran Fondo
The Gran Hotel Londra in Sanremo, Italy, is a historic hotel located in the heart of the city. It has a long-standing reputation for luxury and hospitality, attracting visitors from around the world. The hotel is known for its elegant architecture, stunning views of the Ligurian Sea, and its proximity to Sanremo’s attractions, including its famous casino and beautiful beaches.
Originally built in the late 19th century, the Gran Hotel Londra has undergone several renovations to maintain its grandeur while incorporating modern amenities. Its rooms and suites are tastefully decorated, offering comfort and style to guests. The hotel also features restaurants serving delicious Italian cuisine, bars, spa facilities, and event spaces for weddings, conferences, and other special occasions.
Sanremo itself is a charming coastal town on the Italian Riviera, renowned for its mild climate, picturesque landscapes, and vibrant cultural scene. Visitors to the Gran Hotel Londra can enjoy exploring Sanremo’s historic streets, relaxing on its sandy beaches, and experiencing the excitement of its annual music festival, the Sanremo Music Festival, which attracts renowned artists and music lovers from across Italy and beyond.
Overall, the Gran Hotel Londra in Sanremo offers a luxurious and unforgettable experience for travellers seeking a blend of sophistication, relaxation, and Italian charm on the Ligurian coast.
Enrico Pengo was born in Vicenza in May 1972. He was a mechanic in the professional teams of Zg Mobili (93-94-95), Gewiss (96), Batik (97), Ballan (98-99) and Lampre (from 2000 to 2016); Bahrain-Merida, 2017 to 2020.
He has been the mech on 20 Tour de France, 25 Giro D’Italia and 10 World Championships with national teams. You’re in very safe hands.
He is considered a legend in Italy. His nickname is “the Mitico” which we think means he is mythical.
Tommaso “Tommy” is a former Italian cyclist who participated in the youth Olympics for Italy. Following his time racing he decided to dedicate himself to working as a mechanic to stay involved in the world of cycling. In just a short time he progressed through the ranks and became a mechanic for the Italian national MTB team as well as for some under 23 teams. He credits his success to his teacher and mentor, Enrico Pengo aka “The Legend”.
Andrea Ferrigato is affectionately known by his former teammates and friends as “Ferri” for his legs of “Steel”. Ferri has had a professional career spanning 15 years. He competed 8 times at the Giro d’Italia and 4 times at the Tour de France. He was a stage winner of the Giro d’Italia (1994) and his best year was 1996. In that year he won the Leeds International Classic and the Grand Prix of Switzerland.
Andrea is an extremely experienced host and he has worked with Sportive Breaks since 2022. In the last few years Andrea has hosted many cycling tours and Gran Fondo weekends for Sportive Breaks. He received truly excellent customer feedback.
You can ride with Andrea on all of Sportive Breaks Italian cycling events. Andrea is also present at Mallorca 312.
Stelvio Weekender – ‘A fantastic time , Andrea was brilliant’
Strade Bianche is a great event – and going with Sportive Breaks makes it so easy, including the support at the event of pro-cyclist Andrea Ferrigato and his team. Thanks for a great weekend!
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