LA FABIO CASARTELLI

After 2 editions using the Randonnée formula, at the request of "loyal cyclists," the original “La Fabio Casartelli" returns, incorporating timed sections on the climbs of Ghisallo and Muro di Sormano: the start will always be in the French style to avoid traffic problems, and while the short route, also open to e-bikes, will tackle the Onno climb arriving in Albese after 58 km, the two routes, medium at 75 km and long at 105 km, will reach Bellagio and ascend the timed climb of Ghisallo. At the end of the Ghisallo climb, there will be refueling for everyone with the possibility of visiting the Ghisallo Cycling Museum at a reduced price.

From the top of Ghisallo, riders will get back on their bikes to reach Albese for the medium route, while for those with enough strength, upon reaching Asso, they turn right for the climb of Colma di Sormano, and for those who love to challenge themselves against the clock, the legendary Muro di Sormano is exclusively open. At the top of Colma di Sormano, there will also be refueling before descending towards Lake Como at Nesso, riding along the lake shore to Como, following the route of the Tour of Lombardy, and returning to Albese via Camnago Volta.

For clubs, there will be a team classification based on the kilometers covered by their athletes.

Athletes can expect prizes drawn among all participants/registrants using their bib numbers.

As previously mentioned, La Fabio Casartelli aims to be a celebration for Fabio with timing only on the indicated climbing sections, while the rest of the route is considered a transfer during which cyclists will be in free excursion mode and must strictly adhere to traffic rules.

HAVE FUN!

Art.1   ORGANIZATION

For registration in the F.C.I. calendar, the organizing company is A.S.D. U.C. Comense 1887, which has prepared the regulations and everything necessary, and which the participants declare, by registering, to have read and accepted in its entirety.

Art. 2   DATA

The 25th edition of "La Fabio Casartelli" will take place on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Albese con Cassano (CO) - Italy.

Art. 3   ROUTES
- Short: km 58
- Medium: km 75
- Long: km 107

The routes can be downloaded from this website in .gpx format. They will be marked with directional arrows, signs indicating timed sections, and refreshment points. The long route includes, as an alternative and optional, the opportunity to climb the legendary Muro di Sormano.

During the event, participants have the option to choose the route that suits them best, except for participants who, according to the following article 5, are obliged to participate only in the short route: those over 75 years old and/or equipped with e-bikes and/or with a cycling tourism card.

Art. 4   TIMED SECTIONS
Bellagio-Ghisallo climb and Muro di Sormano climb:

• timed section from the start of the Ghisallo climb to the summit;
• timed section of the Muro di Sormano climb; the road will be closed to traffic, and passage will be exclusively reserved for event participants.

Art. 5   PARTICIPATION
registration requirements

• Annual or daily FCI members aged 17 or older (calendar year), possessing eligibility for competitive practice; for daily members as per art. 1.2.2. of the FCI implementing regulations SAN (CF del 15.01.2023 and DP no. 16 of 24.02.2023).
• Also admitted: members of sports clubs affiliated with Sports Promotion Bodies.
• Foreign athletes holding a valid UCI license for the current year or a certificate of eligibility to participate in competitive cycling races issued by a doctor in Italian or English (not issued more than a year ago), with which they can subscribe and obtain a daily membership to be booked upon registration.
• For the Short (C) route, annual or daily FCI members of the Touring category are admitted, even with e-bikes with chain transmission, who will not be included in the final club ranking.
• On the Short (C) route, participants with e-bikes cannot be included in the team ranking for clubs;
• For the Medium (M), Long (L) routes, only the use of a bicycle with chain transmission, powered exclusively by muscular force, is permitted.
• Registration implies unconditional knowledge and acceptance of the Implementing Regulations of the Italian Cycling Federation (SAN resolution no. 10 of 31.10.2023), as well as this Regulation in its entirety, and the obligation to read and know the content of the "Declaration of Awareness, Assumption of Risk” and release of liability," to be signed and attached to the registration.
• The event is by invitation, therefore the organizers reserve the right not to accept any unwanted registrations.

Art. 6    HELMET
Wearing an approved helmet is mandatory.

Art. 7    REGISTRATIONS
Registrations are open from April 1, 2024.

Art. 8    COSTS

• € 25.00 (twenty-five) until April 30, 2024
• € 30.00 (thirty) from May 1 to Thursday, July 18, 2024, 24:00, closing date for registrations
• € 25.00 (twenty-five) for cumulative registrations of at least 10 participants, by ASD/SSD (entities mandatorily registered in the National Register of Sports Associations), on any date within July 18
• exceptionally on July 20 and 21, 2024 € 50.00 (fifty) at the meeting and race pack collection point.
  
  

From May 1, for clubs with 10 or more registered participants, the registration fee is reduced by €5.00/participant

The fee includes:

• registration as per F.C.I. regulations;
• race pack with gadgets and energy supplements.

N.B. for those who wish to receive the windproof vest with the event logo at the registration cost, an additional €15.00 is required; the race pack is guaranteed for those registered by June 30, subsequently until stock runs out.

• • Refreshments along the route:
  • Short: 1 refreshment at the end of the route in Albese;
  • Medium: 1 refreshment at the top of Ghisallo;
  • Long: 2 refreshments at the top of Ghisallo, Colma, and Muro Sormano.
• • Timed sections on the route:
  • Medium (Ghisallo climb);;
  • Long (Ghisallo climb and Muro di Sormano climb).
• Pasta party at the end of the race.
• Bike storage in a dedicated area at the end of the race and during the pasta party and awards ceremony.
• Shower service at the end of the race.
• Individual recognitions on the timed climbs.
• Team/Club prizes and prizes at the discretion of the organization (farthest, largest team, etc.).
• Prizes drawn among all participants.
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Art. 9     REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

1 - ONLINE on the website https://api.endu.net/r/i/91497.

2 - EMAIL Download the Excel registration form for CLUBS/TEAMS, fill it in strictly in every part, and send it to the email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., attaching the payment receipt and a copy of the valid card for the year 2024 or the medical certificate of suitability for competitive cycling practice (certificates issued for other sports are not valid, even if they include elements of cycling such as triathlon, etc.).

As stated in the registration forms, the indication of the route is exclusively indicative for the preparation of refreshments, and during the event, each participant may choose another route (see Art. 3).

Art. 10   COLLECTIVE REGISTRATIONS

For collective registrations, the President of the club to which the registered members belong is considered responsible for the data provided; the President, by providing the list of registered members, signs and accepts on behalf of each athlete the regulations in every part.

Art. 11   DAILY MEMBERSHIP CARD         

A Daily F.C.I. Membership Card is available for those who are not members of F.C.I., A.C.S.I., or other affiliated organizations, or for foreign cyclists not affiliated with UCI, at a cost of 10.00 euros (FCI required cost) until stocks are exhausted.

• Daily membership must be requested and paid for at the time of registration; and, among other things, it regularizes the cyclist's insurance position limited to the day of the event, ensuring them the multi-risk insurance coverage provided for annual FCI members.
• In addition to the request for daily membership, the medical certificate of suitability for competitive cycling practice must also be attached (certificates issued for other sports, even if they include elements of cycling such as triathlon, etc., are not valid).

Art. 12   PAYMENT

• ONLINE on the website https://api.endu.net/r/i/91497. By bank transfer: C.C. payable to Fondazione Fabio Casartelli at Banca di Credito Cooperativo dell’Alta Brianza, Branch of Alzate Brianza (CO) IBAN IT50E0832950860000000111520.
• By payment to Postal Current Account No. 29577251 payable to Fondazione Fabio Casartelli, via Roma 23 – 22032 Albese con Cassano (CO).

Art. 13   NUMBER AND RACE PACK COLLECTION

From 10:00 to 17:00 on the 20th of July at the meeting point (exceptionally, collection before departure is possible for athletes who have requested and obtained authorization from the organization). For sports groups: the group leader must present the list of registered runners and the receipt of payment made.

Art. 14   MEETING POINT

At Palestra Pedretti - Via Don Sturzo - Albese con Cassano (CO). Sunday, July 21st from 06:30.

Art. 15   START

“In the French style”: start at will from 07:30 to 8:00 from via Don Sturzo - Albese con Cassano (CO).

There are no starting grids.

Art. 16   PRELIMINARY CHECKS AND START

The start of e-bikes will take place at the back, after the start of human-powered vehicles.
Before the start, a random check of compliance with the rules and the mandatory equipment will take place, which may also be carried out on the route at checkpoints and/or refreshment points.

Art. 17   MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

Each participant must have:

• at least 1 water bottle;
• clothing suitable for expected weather conditions and the nature of the event;
• a lighting system consisting of lights attached to the vehicle, if weather and location conditions (tunnels) require it as provided by the Highway Code;
• additional clothing with reflective strips or bands.

Art. 18   ROAD TRAFFIC

On the route, road traffic is open, and participants are considered to be on a personal excursion and must comply with the Highway Code even on the timed ascent of Ghisallo, where road traffic will be open, and participants must adhere to and respect the Highway Code and be considered on a personal excursion.

On the ascent of Muro di Sormano, the road is closed to traffic and is open exclusively to event participants

Art. 19   TIME LIMIT

Maximum arrival time in Albese at 13:30.

Art. 20   OVERALL CLASSIFICATION BY TEAM

The team's classification will be drawn up based on the highest mileage covered by the cyclists registered with the team, regardless of the routes taken. Cyclists with assisted pedal bikes will be excluded from the calculation.

Art. 21   INDIVIDUAL CLASSIFICATION

There is no timing or individual classification for the entire route where participants are on a personal excursion and respecting the Highway Code.

In the timed sections of Ghisallo and Muro di Sormano, times will be published exclusively in alphabetical order.

Art. 22   PRIZES AND AWARDS

From 14:30 in the square in front of the meeting point.

The following will be awarded:

• the top 10 classified companies with a minimum of 5 classified participants;
• diplomas to participants who complete the routes, downloadable as indicated in the following Article 28;
• prizes at the discretion of the organization (farthest athlete, largest team, etc.);

DRAW PRIZES drawn among all participants/registrants using the bib number.

Information and the complete list of prizes will be available before the event on the Fondazione Fabio Casartelli website: www.fondazionecasartelli.it and/or displayed on the notice board.

Art. 23   CONTROL

At the start, along the route, and at the finish. The absence of even one check will result in exclusion from the event. The timing and control service will be provided by EvoData Srl.
To be classified, each athlete must have their own OneChip EvoData, duly ENABLED for the current season, or the Daily Chip valid only for the event.
All other chips will not function.

ONECHIP EvoData

1) Activation / Purchase for 2024

It will be possible to activate or purchase your own OneChip Evodata directly at the number collection booth at the stand, for any information consult the website: www.endu.net/it/regolamentochip.

2) Rental

È possibile noleggiare un Chip Giornaliero valido ESCLUSIVAMENTE per l’evento, dietro versamento di una cauzione di 10 €, con restituzione di 5 € alla riconsegna. La riconsegna sarà organizzata nei pressi dell’arrivo, da trenta minuti dopo l’arrivo del primo concorrente del percorso Corto fino a trenta minuti dopo il tempo limite per la manifestazione.

ATTENTION. The athlete must mount it with the appropriate plastic support on the seat tube. The timing service is not guaranteed for those who do not position the chip correctly. Failure to enable the chip will result in exclusion from the classification for both individual and team awards.

Art. 24   LIABILITY

Each participant declares to know the route and to be aware of the risks arising from or otherwise connected with the event and to have carefully evaluated them before registering. The organizer will not be liable for any damage and injuries that may arise from the participation in the event or caused by participants to third parties for any reason, and also for:

1. collision with other participants, vehicles, or stationary obstacles, the characteristics of the road surface, atmospheric phenomena, or any other cause not directly attributable to the conduct of the organizer;
2. physical and health conditions or conditions of the means of locomotion used.

The organizer and the rescue or assistance personnel are in no way responsible for bicycles, other materials abandoned, lost, or stolen before, during, or after the event, and during rescue operations.

Art. 25   ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Near the refreshment points, spaces with containers for waste collection will be created, where participants must deposit waste (papers, bottles, etc.).
Competitors who throw objects of any kind outside the designated areas may be excluded from participating in future editions of the medium fondo.

Art. 26   CANCELLATION OF THE RACE

The race will take place in any weather conditions except in the case of natural disasters.

• If, for reasons of natural disasters or for any other reason not attributable to the organizers, the race is canceled, the organization will validate the registration fee of the same participant for the following year without requiring additional secretarial costs.
• If the registration has been made by the team, the same company for the following year is recognized the right to confirm or replace the participants.

Art. 27   COMPLAINTS

Any complaints must be sent to the Jury within the regulatory deadlines accompanied by the fee provided by the F.C.I.

Art. 28   PARTICIPATION CERTIFICATE

It will be downloadable in the days following the event from the Fondazione Fabio Casartelli website www.fondazionecasartelli.it or from the website www.endu.net.

Art. 29   SAFETY NOTICE

Thefts by specialized thieves targeting cycling races are becoming more and more frequent.
Therefore, we recommend never leaving the vehicle unattended, especially with equipment and bicycles on board.

TO CONTAIN THIS PHENOMENON, FOR THE DAY OF THE RACE, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A SPECIAL ENCLOSURE FOR THE DEPOSIT OF BICYCLES AT THE END OF THE RACE.

The organization is not responsible for any thefts or damage to bicycles, vehicles, and their contents.

INFORMATION

FONDAZIONE FABIO CASARTELLI
+39 031 427089 (mealtimes)
+39 335 8390041