The Ultimate Gran Fondo Equipment List

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    Ben Van Gils

    Prepare yourself perfectly for your Gran Fondo with our complete equipment list!

    As endurance riders, we understand how crucial it is to be well-prepared for a Gran Fondo. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or embarking on your first big ride, our ultimate equipment list ensures that you won’t forget any essentials.

    What should you bring for a Gran Fondo?

    Cycling Clothing: Adapt to the temperature changes throughout the day with high-quality cycling apparel, including cycling shoes, socks, helmet, and sunglasses.

    Electronics: Keep track of your performance with a reliable watch and an advanced bike computer. Stay informed of your speed, distance, and heart rate at all times. And the best part, you can easily post your ride on Strava afterwards and proudly showcase your achievements to your friends and followers.

    Parts and Tools: Make sure you can handle any issues on the road. Bring along a reliable pump, CO2 cartridges, spare tires, and an Allen key set for unexpected repairs.

    Nutrition: Fuel yourself for peak performance! Take energy drinks in a water bottle, energy gels, and energy bars to keep your energy levels up during the Gran Fondo. And don’t forget the most important tool: the Pacing Sticker. With this clever sticker to attach to your handlebars, you’ll always know if you’re getting enough carbohydrates, preventing any bonking.

     

    Prepare yourself for an unforgettable Gran Fondo experience with our complete equipment list. Don’t forget any essential items and enjoy every kilometer with confidence. Get ready to break your personal records and cross the finish line with pride!

     

    Good luck!

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    don simon fbpe

    You’ll be giving Road.cc

    You’ll be giving Road.cc their ad revenue then, won’t you?

    #1015455
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    Ben Van Gils

    thanks peted76, shipping is

    thanks peted76, shipping is a big part of our cost. We’re shipping for free from USA to Signapore and we would like to keep it that way..

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    peted76

    Ah fair play for the

    Ah fair play for the entrepreneurial spirit of this post. Not a bad idea either.. price includes worldwide shipping.. that’s probably adding to the cost a bit.

     

    #1015451
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    kinderje

    Previous sales of 1, now sold

    Previous sales of 1, now sold 3?

    Or should that be now sold 2 (I’m never sure how some people measure percentages)

    #1015449
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    Ben Van Gils

    Thanks for asking! Sales in

    Thanks for asking! Sales in UK went up by 200%. 

    #1015447
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    don simon fbpe

    Trying…

    Trying…

    #1015445
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    quiff

    Oh, are they selling

    Oh, are they selling something?!

    #1015443
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    Steve K

    Do you think you’ve made a

    Do you think you’ve made a single sale on the back of it (genuine question)?

    #1015441
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    Ben Van Gils

    Thanks for keeping this topic

    Thanks for keeping this topic on top of the blog guys!

    #1015439
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    don simon fbpe

    This volunteer does indeed

    This volunteer does indeed have the experience and I wouldn’t hesitate in using them when I need some astroturfing.

    chrisonatrike wrote:
    don simon fbpe wrote:

    I’d probably write a post about how great a particular product is myself. get a second log in to endorse it, etc. Way more subtle, but more time consuming.

    One of our local volunteers has extensive experience in this area and is clearly underemployed – perhaps they could help?  They can even create some “johnny foreigner” personas if you want to promote overseas (to realise some Brexit trade benefits perhaps)!

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    don simon fbpe

    I’ve seen the price so you

    I’ve seen the price so you don’t have to.

    Only a mug would pay £14….

    If anyone’s interested in them, give me a call, I’ve got a bridge I need to sell.

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    hawkinspeter
    don simon fbpe wrote:
    ¿cuál?

    Nudiustertian

    #1015433
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    chrisonabike
    don simon fbpe wrote:

    I’d probably write a post about how great a particular product is myself. get a second log in to endorse it, etc. Way more subtle, but more time consuming.

    One of our local volunteers has extensive experience in this area and is clearly underemployed – perhaps they could help?  They can even create some “johnny foreigner” personas if you want to promote overseas (to realise some Brexit trade benefits perhaps)!

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    don simon fbpe

    ¿cuál?

    ¿cuál?

    #1015429
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    hawkinspeter
    don simon fbpe wrote:
    I knew there was a way, I’d forgotten how to do it.  Diolch!

    Well, I’ve just learnt a new word

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