Press Release 27 February 2015 

MARCIALONGA CYCLING CRAFT 
AN EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE IN THE DOLOMITES

The Granfondo road race scheduled on Sunday 14 June, 2015
Cycling, Skiing and Running in the Dolomites for a true Marcialonga Experience
The Marcialonga Cycling Patent to explore Val di Fiemme and Val di Fassa
News and updates on www.marcialonga.it, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube

Winter road cycling is as much fun as cycling in the summer, and bicycle lovers simply set off in a proper outfit and appreciate colder months, while… warming up towards the so-called good season. Rather than just sitting home and waiting for the chilly time to pass, cyclists keep gathering on the many streets up in the Italian Dolomites this time of the year and enjoy ups and downs and the astounding views. Some of them also pencil the date of 14 June, 2015 when the 9^th Marcialonga Cycling Craft will jump back on the saddle.
The Granfondo race through the Dolomites will be kicking off and closing in Predazzo town centre, and will run along the two ‘long’ and ‘medium’ courses set in the surrounding area with four alpine passes to face.
A month ago, Val di Fiemme and Val di Fassa hosted the world famous Marcialonga Cross Country Skiing long-distance race and around 8.000 athletes from all over the planet enjoyed the event, better yet, they all enjoyed a true Marcialonga Experience. Needless to say, Marcialonga is first of all a sport competition with big names such as Norwegian Tord Asle Gjerdalen and Austria’s Katerina Smutna taking part in it and eventually seizing the victory last January. Marcialonga is also part of important circuits such as the FIS Marathon Cup and the Swix Ski Classics series. However, Marcialonga represents a unique experience for all participants who get thrilled and excited by the wonderful natural sceneries that surround them and the picturesque little towns and villages they get across along the path. 
The Marcialonga Experience was initially dedicated to XC skiing lovers, but in the past years it has been extended to the rest of the year by the Marcialonga OC and now the Cycling Craft road race and the Running Coop event in September allow everybody to enjoy the experience all the way throughout the seasons. The three Marcialonga events also form the Combined Event ‘Punto3 Craft’ with special awards and standings.
In addition, Marcialonga OC created the Marcialonga Cycling Patent thanks to which everybody might enjoy beautiful Val di Fiemme and Val di Fassa with five check points where to get stamps and dates plus a well-deserved diploma and a gift at the end of the day.
Please find all the rules inside the ‘Events’ area on www.marcialonga.it/marcialonga_cycling and find out how to get the Patent and live the Marcialonga Experience surrounded by the Dolomites while riding your bikes. Updated news and info on www.marcialonga.it plus Facebook, Twitter and the YouTube channel.