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3rd "1000 km of Sardinia" (from 19 to 26 April 2008)

We are now at the 3rd edition of the"1000 km of Sardinia" which, after the exceptional case of 2007 where the cyclists wanted to win the right to participate in the Paris-Brest-Paris, we are going back to our original formula: the randonneurs will ride alongside the "Giro of Sardinia".
Once again, for the whole week we will have the honour of Fermo Rigamonti (the greatest expert in Italy of long distance events) who will personally organise this event from the point of view of the rules.
For 2008, however, we have planned a new formula which seems to us much more interesting and which allows you to do exactly 1000k in the week while at the same time completing two Granfondo races and so finishing up with a real fancy program!
You start on Sunday 20 April with the "Granfondo Sardegna" together with the racers (…but my advice is this: always keep in the spirit of the randonneur!!) after which you do two long rides followed by a rest day.
But will you fail to take advantage of the privilege of having a hotel just two kilometres from the port of S.Teresa di Gallura with Corsica just a step away?
Obviously not; and so for the day after the rest day, the randonneurs will take the first ferry crossing the Straits of Bonifacio to get onto French soil; they will make a long trek round Corsica and then return just in time for dinner! They will finish up the week of cycling on Friday 25th with the "Granfondo CostaSmeralda".
It is possible to sign up just for one or more of the rides but those who want to win the final certificate of the "1,000 km. Of Sardinia" must pedal the whole program doing both of the Granfondos, which isn't so easy!
This is a unique opportunity to put yourself to the test in an event which each will keep amongst his most treasured memories because the roads we ride on are extraordinarily beautiful and the fusion with the Giro is a really good way of cycling freely but alongside having a support infrastructure for the checks, feeding stations, ambulances, broom wagon etc.
Furthermore, the event on Sardinian soil can be carried over to the super-event on the mainland: whose who finish the whole program for the "1000 km of Sardinia" can participate (because they are directed entitled) in the "1.001 miglia Italia" which will be battled out on the randonnče formula in August 2008.

Here is a photo of the group of 2007 randonneurs at Orosei, before they set off for the ride of 400 km.

THE PROGRAM FOR THE WEEK (* * ^ T O P ^ * *)

Saturday 19 April: arrival in the hotel

Total Kilometres of the "1000 km. of Sardinia": km 1000 - Overall climbing: m 7.595 or 8.845
For the randonneurs of the "1,000 km" too, the same rules for the travel apply as for those in the Giro and so their arrival is planned for Saturday afternoon and the hotel services will start with the dinner on Saturday evening and staying on Saturday night, alling them to do all the pre-race organisation on that day (the race number, the road book etc).
The entry for the two Granfondos is included in the price of entry to the 1,000km where you can participate in the "randonneur" style and their rules (free start "in the French style", no limits on the time taken etc) but you can also ask for a chip to check your time in the two races; in this case you must be in possession of a membership card allowing race participation (FCI, UISP,UDACE, etc.); in any case, the race number for those in the race will be easily recongisable and will be valid both for the long rides and for the two Granfondos.
The start and finish of the rides are all in the centre of the Villaggio "La Marmorata".

Sunday 20 April: "Granfondo Sardegna" - see the programme of the event itself -
Overall distance: km 146 - Overall climbing: m 2.535
Whether you decide to go without a chip so a free start "in the French style" or do the race with the others, you have to do the Red route of the GranGiro which goes along the coast almost as far as Castelsardo and then go inland towards the mountains (so tackling the most difficult section of the day) and then returning to the seaside of Santa Teresa di Gallura.

Monday 21 April: "Brevetto Sardegna n.1" " - Start: at 06.30
Overall distance: km. 270 - Overall climbing: m. 1.420 This is a long and easy ride along the whole north coast, passing through Porto Torres, to arrive at the splendid "La Pelosa" beach at Stintino from where you turn and come back on the same route. It will only be really difficult if there is a maestral wind which, in the Bay of Bonifacio can blow really strongly

Tuesday 22 April: "Brevetto Sardegna n.2" " - Start at 06.30
Overall distance: km 204 - Overall climbing: m 1.200 You will discover the east coast of Sardinia. From the Village, pass through Arzachena, you reach Olbia and go down the Sard East Coast Road (l'Orientale Sarda -SS125) as far as S.Teodoro and at Budoni you turn back having seen the beaches and the beautiful views of Agrustos and Porto d'Ottiolu. It is a mostly flat stage (but in Sardinia a "flat stage" usually means a route with deep gorges!) which you will manage easily …. If there isn't a headwind!

Wednesday 23 April: Rest A rest day so you can refresh yourself and regain your strength to tackle the last part of the week Thursday 24 April - "Brevetto Corsica" - Start at 06.30
Overall distance km 210 - Overall climbing: m 350 oppure m 1.600 All leave together to take the first ferry which crosses the Bay of Bonifacio and which gets to Corsica after 40 minutes. Once on French soil, there are two possible routes, both of 210 km
- Go north always hugging the coast passing through Porto Vecchio, Solenzara and Ghisonaccia till you reach Aleria where you turn round and come back to the start at the ferry port of Bonifacio. This route is practically all flat and allows you to make short "tourist" excursions along the coast (Gulf of Santa Giulia, beach at Palombaggia, Gulf of Pinarellu, visit the town of Porto Vecchio, beaches and salt marshes on the coast etc.)
- OR Go north as far as Solenzara and then climb inland into the mountains; you climb on a beautiful road until you reach Col de Bavella (1218 m.) and then come down from there first to Zonza and then go as far as Sartene riding on lonely roads with hardly any traffic. You come back to Bonifacio riding on the road which goes up and down from Ajaccio along the panoramic south coast road. This option lets you see really beautiful and varied landscapes but the climbing is more pronounced with the hardest part the climb up to the Col di Bavella which you face in the middle of the stage.
Whichever choice you make, in any case remember that the last ferry doesn't wait for latecomers! Given the special circumstances of the day and the structure of the route, the organisers will make available one or two support cars which will act as control points and moving rest stops.
N.B.- the cost of the ferry is NOT included in the booking price and is up to each participant to pay at the time

Friday 25 April: "Granfondo CostaSmeralda- see the programme of the event itself -
Overall distance: km 170 - Overall climbing: m 2.090 You are participating in the "most beautiful Granfondo in the world" knowing that your eyes will be filled with the most splendid sea views! The route to do, of course, is the Red route of the GranGiro; so starting with the harshness of the inland and then continuing with the series of ups and downs of the coast.
You can start freely "in the French style" or race with the others.

Saturday 26 April - Rest
The last day is a rest day and you can watch the racers participating in the final time trial; in any case, your presence is obligatory in the afternoon at the final prize-giving so you can get up on the stage and receive the applause of those present.
Then you can go off to Olbia and take the night ferry for Livorno/Civitavecchia or wait till Sunday and go on the fast afternoon ferry.

SOME IMPORTANT INFORMATION (* * ^ T O P ^ * *)

PARTICIPATION
- Those who sign up for the "1000 km" can take part in the whole programme; alternatively it is possible to sign up for just one or more of the long rides; in this case, the accommodation required in the hotel must be specified fully in the form
TAKE NOTE:
those who finish the whole programme of the"1.000 km di Sardegna" can take part (because they have the right to enter) the "1.001 miglia Italia" which will be fought out following the randonnče style in August 2008.
HOTEL - naturally the same hotel as the GiroSardegna!
STARTS "IN THE FRENCH STYLE"
- Using the standards for the long cycle rides, we will follow all the usual rules (see when you sign the booking form which each cyclist must undersign) but take note that we will NOT be doing any night rides and so it is not necessary to come equipped for that
PRIZES
- There are no prizes for places for the randonneurs (except for any who should win one in one of the two Granfondos); it is planned only to have a certificate for each of the three long routes and the diploma for the "1.000 km" for those pedal the whole programme. Of course, for everyone there will be the pleasure to be called up on stage in the last day at the final prize-giving when you can also take part on the raffle.
TRAVEL - Same arrangements as for the Giro
COME WITH YOUR CAR
- We recommend it! The costs of the ferry is more than repaid by the convenience of bringing more personal stuff and the freedom to manage your leisure time in the way that pleases you best. PRICES FOR BOOKING AND ADVANCE PAYMENTS
You can book for the "1000 km of Sardinia" by sending the whole amount (hotel and race entry fee) or by sending half on account.
Bookings are not valid unless accompanied by the receipt of payment
Those who pay half in advance must send the remainder before 29 February 2008.
After this date, those who can demonstrate they have paid the full amount will be sent the travel documents and vouchers for the hotel.

PRICES FOR BOOKING "1000 km of Sardinia" 2008 (* * ^ T O P ^ * *)

Base Hotel price (bookings made before 31/12/07): Euro 460
(for bookings made after 31/12/07: add a supplement of 100 Euro)
The base price includes: accommodation in a double/triple/quadruple room per person for a week full board, including drinks with meals (water/wine))
Children 0/2 years -free-; children 2/12 years reduction of 50%
Supplements: (the following amounts should be sent at the time of booking)

For cyclists:
- inscription in the "1.000 km. di Sardegna" (comprising 3 long rides and 2 granfondos): € 50
- inscription in one long ride: € 10
On request:
- extra nights in the hotel full board € 65 /li>
- single room supplement:€ 20 per person per night;
Special requirements:
- - there is no reduction for hotel nights or meals not taken in the hotel
- bus+bike transfers (costs per person per journey - to be paid at the time of travel): Olbia/S.Teresa di Gallura and viceversa € 25 Alghero/S.Teresa di Gallura and viceversa € 30
  S.Teresa/Tempio Pausania: and viceversa € 25

PENALTY FOR CANCELLATION:
if we are informed before 29/02/08 we will return everything paid apart form the penalty of 50 €;
if we are informed up to 10 days before the departure date, we will retain 150 € as well as the cost of the ferry travel tickets.
No reimbursements will be made for cancellations after that date
PENALTY FOR REPLACEMENTS :
€ 50 -Substitutions can be made up to 10 days before departure
LAST BOOKING DATE: 29 February 2008
(after this date we can only accept bookings if there are free places caused by cancellations)

BOOKING FORM "1000 km. of Sardinia" (* * ^ T O P ^ * *)
N.B. - Each participant must sign the form which shold contain the details of the other occupants of the hotel room Send before 31/12/07 (at the reduced rate) or by 29/02/08 (full price) to: MARE & MONTI - Via Mar Ligure, 96 -Loc. Flumini -09046 Quartu S.E. (CA) - fax (070898226) - mail (giro@girobike.com)

Surname Name _____________________________ Sex ______ DOB ______

declare that I wish to participate in the: "1.000 km di Sardegna" (_)
or only in the following long rides Sardegna 1(_), Sardegna 2(_), Corsica (_)

Address __________________________________

Tel.______________ Fax_____________ cell. _____________

E-mail _______________________________CYCLING CLUB ____________________________

(indicate with an X the options requested beside each name and enter the relevant costs of the service requested)

Ferry travel [N=Night/V=Fast] Yes(_) No(_) - couchette Yes (_) No (_) - Private cabin Yes (_) No (_)

Out:from Livorno on 18/4 at 23.30 N(_) - 19/4 at 08.00 V(_) -from Civitavecchia on 19/4 at 15.00 V(_) - other:: . . . . . . . . . . from ___________ on _________ at_____

Return: to Livorno on 26/4 at 22.00 (N) - on 27/4 at 15.30 (V) -to Civitavec. on 26/4 at 21.00 (N)
on 27/4 at 09.00 (V) - other: . . . . . . to___________ on ________ at_____

Hotel(19/26-4) (Yes) (No) - Single room(_) - extra nights in hotel: 18/4(_) - 26/4(_) - other (______)

Car n. plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - req. cost -…… req. cost - ……..req. cost - ……..req. cost
Surname/Name	Ferry costs		Hotel costs		Race	Sing.	Total
	passage	beds/cabin	19-26/4	extra nights	entry	Suppl
1 __________________________	_____	_______	_______	_______	______	______	_______
2 __________________________	_____	_______	_______	_______	______	-_____	_______
3 _________________________	_____	_______	_______	_______	______	______	_______
4 _________________________	_____	_______	_______	_______	______	______	_______
Total owed ___________

Payment € _______ paid on _____________;€ ________ paid on _____________

Method of payment used (please attach the receipt)::

( ) postal account 22191092 made out to Mare & Monti -Via Mar Ligure, 96- 09046 Quartu S.E. (CA)

( ) transfer to bank account no. 17357.75 in the name of Mare & Monti at Monte dei Paschi di Siena
Sede di Cagliari, (ABI 01030 - CAB 04800 - CIN N) - national code: N 01030 04800 000001735775
international code: IT 74 N 01030 04800 000001735775; code BIC: PASCITMMCAG

( ) other method (please define) ________________________________

I the undersigned inscribed as above in the programme of the"1.000 Km di Sardegna" organised by the Assocation of Mare & Monti from 19 to 26 April 2008, understanding the penal consequences which will affect me in the case of false declaration, under my own responsibilty
HEREBY DECLARE THAT

I am in possession of a medical certificate released by a medical centre for the practice of cycling and a copy of which is lodged with the President of the Cyclists Sports Club of which I am a member and which is responsible under civil and penal code;
I am in possession of an insurance policy through the membership of my club which is affiliated to the relevant sports authority or federation;
I have read and understood the itinerary of the route and the relevant heights;
I have not taken part in the course of the year in cycling events as a professional, dilettante, junior, under-23 or elite rider;

DECLARE I AM AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING POINTS

The routes may not necessarily by signposted;
The event should not be treated as a competitive race;
I have no rights other than those on a personal tour;
There are no medical, feeding or mechanical services provided ;
There are no recovery services provided, nor is there any obligation on the part of the organisers to come and find the participants on the route;
The roads used by the riders are not monitored

I AM OBLIGED TO

Wear a hard protective helmet;
Respect and pay attention to whatever rules of the road apply;
Not form a numerous group and allow the free flow of automobile traffic ;
Travel in single file and use any cycle paths and/or cycle lanes provided;
Use a well attached and adequate front white light and a back red light when there is insufficient natural light;
Wear an obligatory reflexive band and lighted signs during any night riding or in case of insufficient natural light.

Validity of the long cycling excursion (brevetta) is subordinate to the full acceptance of the abovesaid clauses and those listed in the rules of the "1000 km".
I declare that I am in good health and that there is no obstacle to my participation in a cycling event; in any case, I release Mare & Monti from any responsibility whatsoever as regards the state of my health and any physical problems which might manifest themselves during and/or after the event.
In relation to the laws of 31/12/96 n.675 I express my consent for the use of my personal data by the organisation as required by them to carry out this activity. I recognise also that the treatment of the data will be handled using tools designed for and guaranteeing their safety and security and that the data can be manipulated also using automated tools to memorize, manage and transmit it.
I authorize the publication of everything to do with to the event in newspapers, magazines, books and web sites
Date __________________ signed ______________________________________