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Gran Fondo Jersey attracts hundreds of cyclists

Around 500 hundred cyclists took to the Island of Jersey's roads on Sunday morning, the in channel islands

New Gran Fondo Jersey attracts hundreds of cyclists

Organisers of the Gran Fondo Jersey siad 500 riders to took part in the event, being staged for the second time.

It raised money for Jersey Cheshire Home, a residential facility caring solely for adults with disabilities.

There were two routes of 70km (44 miles) and 110km (68 miles) starting on St Helier waterfront and passed several of the island's greatest landmarks.

It was fully timed and participants received an event jersey as part of registration and special medal after crossing the finish line.

Organiser Ian Williams said: "Each year hundreds of Jersey cyclists travel to Europe and beyond to compete in similar events, and I thought Jersey is a beautiful place, so why don't we try and stage an event here and bring our fellow riders to our island and support our local economy."

"From an island perspective, the Isle of Man has achieved it so we should be able to as well"

The race started early and finished arounf 10:30 BST, and people were invited to watch on a closed road in front of the event village in People's Park.

Organisers said there was minimum disruption on the roads and islanders wecolmed back the event for the second year running.

For more information, please visit: https://granfondo.je

 

 
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