In 2024 we are planning to visit beautiful Switzerland after years of not considering again .
We start in Bologna in the heart of Italy and we will cycle along glittering lakes, crossing the iconic Gotthard mountain pass and cross lovely swiss sceneries before we end up in Zurich.

Ciao & Grüezi at the Global Biking Initiative!

June 9^th - 15^th 2024

(regular registration possible until end of March 2024, late registration by e-mail until May 15^th 2024)

Late registration

General information

Tour overview

In 2024, this unique cycling tour with several hundred participants from all over the world will take us from Bologna in the heart of Italy across the Swiss Alps to Zurich, the vibrant center in Switzerland.

On this tour we offer a wide range of services to offer participants a very special experience. Even cyclists with little training can master the routes well as a team. And if a stage cannot be completed, our pickup team is ready and will take you to your destination for the day in a relaxed manner.

The mixture of different languages, nationalities and cultures creates the unique GBI spirit. And even rookies will perceive this spirit not later than the second day.

The Global Biking Initiative wants to show you the most interesting places in Europe the sportive way. We are proud of our international participants, that makes it easy for everybody to make new friends from other countries. Our main goal is the continuous support of charity projects worldwide. We achieve this by engaging the participants to raise funds, that support charity projects in their home countries.

Highlights

Explore the vivid historic city of Bologna
Look forward to dolce vita in Italy
Pedal relaxed along the Swiss and Italian lakes
Conquer epic mountain passes with the bike
Enjoy Swiss hospitality & Alpine cuisine
Make new friends with many like-minded GBIans

Here you'll find a summary of this tour.

Tour flyer (PDF | 2MB)

More information needed?

There might some things missing on our event page or you have some specific questions?
Feel free to contact us.

Michael Leuenberger

Tour director

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Charity

As the GBI is a charity ride, you have to register for a GBI country (typically your home country) and raise funds in addition to the participation fee for the local supported charity in this country. The minimum amount depends on your country and its Gross Domestic Product per capita (GDP):

150 €

Minimum

Egypt
Ghana
Greece
Hungary
Jordan
Kuwait

Romania
Rwanda
Senegal
South Korea
Spain
Turkey

200 €

Minimum

Australia
Austria
Belgium
France
Germany
Irland
Italy
Netherlands
United Kingdom

250 €

Minimum

Canada
Luxembourg
Qatar
Saudi-Arabia
United Arab Emirates
United States of America

Daily participation

If you only take part in GBI Europe on a daily basis, the minimum donation amount is reduced to at least 50 euros per day that you participate.

Tour description

The final tracks are available for download for registered participants in their GBI profile.

Itinerary

Day 1: Bologna (IT) to Parma (IT)
After the traditional opening ceremony and team photos, the teams head out onto the track. The first day of the tour does not have major effort for the participants. You can even see the foothills of the Appenines in the distance, but for us it's going completely flat through the beautiful Emilia-Romagna region. About halfway we reach Modena, which is ideal for a longer stopover and well known for its Balsamico vinegar. Later the day we reach Reggio Emilia before we continue to our first stage destination in Parma, the home of Parma ham and Parmesan cheese.
Track 2 detours at the beginning of the stage into the Apennines hills. With maximum 400 m height this is an ideal warm up for all track 2 cyclists.
Route character: flat (track 1), wavy (track 2)

Day 2: Parma (IT) to Montichiari (IT)
Today it's again completely flat all day on our way through the Po valley. The slightly rising landscape towards the stage location in Montichari is almost unnoticeable. We cross the mighty river Po, which shapes this landscape significantely. We will spend the night in Montichiari, which was already a stage location for the GBI Europe tour back in 2019. Next to our camp there is the Velodromo Fassa Bortolo, a famous indoor cycling track with a long history.
On track 2 we are discovering the region with a longer distance, but not much more hilly.
Route character: flat (track 1 & 2)

Day 3: Montichiari (IT) to Gorgonzola (IT)
Shortly after setting off in the morning we reach Breschia, a town also worth seeing and a good opportunity for a coffee stop. At the latest here the mountains in the north come into sight. Fortunately, we are pedalling in parallel to the mountain range, so that there are still no challenges expected for today. But it is getting significantly wavy today. After we discovered italian delicacies in Modena and Parma, we will spend this night at the home of the famous Gorgonzola cheese.
Track 2 get for the first time some taste of the mountains in the Brescia hills. A coffee stop at a bar or café in Brescia is a great reward, for the short, but challenging detour into the hills in the morning.
Route character: flat (track 1), hilly (track 2)

Day 4: Gorgonzola (IT) to Lecco (IT)
This stage is a rather short one so that we can take on the challenges of the Swiss mountains in the next days well rested. We reach Monza soon after the start and pedal for a while along the F1 circuit of Monza. Later we reach the south shore of Lake Como at Lecco and set up our camp there.
For Track 2 today will be the most challenging day, as we will conquer some epic cyclists monumnets at the late. First we will climb the Muro del Sormano, an extremely steep ramp with an average gradient of 17% and a maximum of 25%, but which can also be avoided easily by cycling the neighboured regular street. After a long loop along the costal road at Lake Como, we reach Bellagio, which is great for a coffee stop. Then we again start climbing up to the world famous cyclist capel of Madonna del Ghisallo. Where the Giro d'Italia and the Tour of Lombardia passes by, the Global Biking Initative should not stay away!
Route character: hilly (track 1), mountainous (track 2)

Day 5: Lecco (IT) to Biasca (CH)
We cycle through the hilly backcountry of Lake Como to the city of Como and can have a great view over the lake before we head to Lake Lugano. We cross the Swiss border soon and pedal along the lake before we start climbing immediately after leaving Lugano behind us. We are now on our way up to the first real mountain, Monte Ceneri. A rapid descent takes us down into the wide valley of Bellinzona. We follow the river Ticino, which gives the region its name, and which will take us up the Gotthard the next day to our accommodation in Biasca.
More of enjoyable Lake Como is reserved for Track 2 but then we have to climb a challenging mountain range before we reach Lake Lugano to join track 1 again.
Route character: very hilly (track 1 & 2)

Day 6: Biasca (CH) to Schattdorf (CH)
Today the queen stage is on the agenda. We will cycle almost half of the stage continuously uphill! From Biasca we follow the Ticino further upstream and it becomes much more strenuous than the day before. At the latest in Airolo you should take a break and recharge your energies, before heading to the last 12 kilometers on the famous Tremola pass road. With its countless hairpin bends and (quite easy to ride) cobblestone passages, it is an epic finale on the way to the Gotthard Pass. As a reward you can take a great summit team picture at the top of the pass, perhaps still covered in snow, and take a break before rapidly descending to Andermatt. We continue down the pass road and through the canton of Uri. Today's destination is located just before Lake Lucerne.
Route character: mountainous/alpine (track 1 & 2)

Day 7: Schattdorf (CH) to Zurich (CH)
We quickly reach the southern shore of Lake Lucerne in the morning and cycle along the shore for a while. A few hills and lakes later we reach Lake Zurich and now we are not far from our tour destination in Zurich.
Track 2 detours a last time into the swiss hills at Schwyz. The climb up to the Raten mountain pass, a rather unknown, but nevertheless tough climb, is the last highlight before we head towards Zurich.
Route character: hilly (track 1), very hilly (track 2)

Stage overview

Day	Route	Track	Distance	Climb
Day 1 - 9. June 2024	Bologna (IT) - Parma (IT)	1 2	110 km 136 km	260 m 900 m
Day 2 - 10. June 2024	Parma (IT) - Montichiari (IT)	1 2	98 km 152 km	150 m 220 m
Day 3 - 11. June 2024	Montichiari (IT) - Gorgonzola (IT)	1 2	112 km 131 km	280 m 810 m
Day 4 - 12. June 2024	Gorgonzola (IT) - Lecco (IT)	1 2	58 km 137 km	600 m 2650 m
Day 5 - 13. June 2024	Lecco (IT) - Biasca (CH)	1 2	131 km 158 km	1340 m 2050 m
Day 6 - 14. June 2024	Biasca (CH) - Schattdorf (CH)	1 & 2	99 km	2030 m
Day 7 - 15. June 2024	Schattdorf (CH) - Zurich (CH)	1 2	75 km 81 km	520 m 1100 m
Total	Bologna (IT) - Zurich (CH)	1 2	683 km 894 km	5180 m 9760 m

Track 1 Animation

Track Animation in HD

Track 1 Overview (Draft)

The tracks of the different stages differ in general regarding their length and the climb as well as the surface.

Track 1

Recommended for all kinds of bikes including road bikes. Only paved roads on the track. If short sections of the track are not paved, it will be no problem to cycle there even with thin roadbike tires.
Shorter and less challenging than track 2.

Track 2

Recommended in particular for road bikes, as the distance is longer and more climbs than on track 1. If short sections of the track are not paved, it will be no problem to cycle there even with thin roadbike tires.

Venues

Day 1 - Tourstart

Bologna (IT)

Flyon Hotel & Conference Center****, Via dell'Aeroporto, 34/36, 40132 Bologna, Italy

The tour starts at Hotel Flyon, very close to the airport Bologna. Participants, who booked the pre-night(s) with the GBI will be accommodated there and (only they) have the possibility to store bike cases in a separate storage room.

Day 1

Parma (IT)
Sports Center "Ercole Negri"

Sports Center "Ercole Negri", Parma

Day 2

Montichiari (IT)

PalaGeorge, Via Giovanni Falcone 24, 25018 Montichiari BS, Italy

In Montichiari we will stay in the spacious sports arena PalaGeorge. The GBI Camp is located outside the sport hall. Very close to the camp there is the only italian velodrom, the Velodromo Fassa Bortolo.

Day 3

Gorgonzola (IT)

Seven Infinity Gym, Gorgonzola

Day 4

Lecco (IT)

Centro Polisportivo Bione, 38, Via Buozzi Bruno, 23900 Lecco LC, Italy

Day 5

Biasca (CH)

Biasca Sportanlage, Stradone Vecchio Sud 25, 6710 Biasca, Switzerland

Day 6

Schattdorf (CH)

Schulanlage Gräwimatt, Schulhausstrasse 30, 6467 Schattdorf, Switzerland

Day 7 - Tour finishl

Zürich (CH)

Saalsporthalle, Giesshübelstrasse 41, 8045 Zürich, Switzerland

Rental Bicycles

Unfortunately, all available rental bikes are currently booked. However, we are maintaining a waiting list for the following rental bikes. If you're interested, please contact us at support@gbi-event.org.

Aluminium CAAD Optimo

CANNONDALE

Gear/Cassette: SHIMANO Tiagra components, Crank 50/34, rear cogs 11-28, 10-speed

Brakes: Cannondale C4 breakes, dual pivot

Weight: 13,5 kg

Sizes: S (51cm), M (54 cm), L (56 cm)

Please note that there are only very limited number of this type of bicycles available! So it is recommended to book early.

Explore E+ 2 Stagger

GIANT

Battery: EnergyPak Smart Integrated 500 Wh capacity

Motor: SyncDrive Sport, 70Nm, powered by Yamaha

Color: Metallic Navy

Frame: ALUXX Aluminum, Overdrive 1½ - 1⅛" head tube, integrated KS18 kickstand mount

Brakes: Tektro HD-M275, hydraulic disc, 160/180mm

Weight: 21 kg

Frame sizes: S, M, L, XL

Carbon TCR Advanced 1 Ultegra

GIANT

Gear/Cassette: Shimano 105, 11-speed, 52/36, 11/30

Breakes: Shimano Ultegra hydraulic, Shimano rotors [F]160mm, [R]140mm

Frame: Advanced-Grade Composite, disc

Weight: 8,5 kg

Frame-Sizes: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL

Carbon TCR Advanced 0 Ultegra Di2

GIANT

Gear/Cassette: Shimano Ultegra Di2 electric shifting group, 52/36, 12-speed, 11/30

Breakes: Shimano Ultegra Di2 hydraulic, Shimano rotors [F]160mm, [R]140mm

Frame: Advanced-Grade Composite, disc

Weight: 8kg

Frame-Sizes: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL

Rental Coverage

The rental price includes the following equipment/rental services: charging equipment (only e-bike), wheel cleaning.

Pedal systems

The following pedal systems are available:

Cannondale: SPD-MTB combi pedals, flat pedals

Giant: SPD-MTB, SPD-SL, Look Keo, flat pedals (please note that availability is limited, please check availability during registration)

The pedals are included in the rental price. You can also bring your own pedals, this is even recommended due to the limited pedal availability.

Bottle holder

All road bikes are equipped with one bottle holder (in some circumstances two bottle holders where the second bottle holder can be removed if required). E-Bikes have one bottle holder mounted.

Helmet

It is possible to rent a helmet in sizes S/M/L in addition to the rental bike.

Frame size

During registration, we will ask for the GIANT bikes for your height in cm. According those measurements, we'll assign the right frame size and will adjust the bicycle accordantly.

For the Cannondale bikes, you can choose the bike size yourself. Tips for determining the correct frame size for Cannondale bikes can be found in our rentalbike flyer.

Teamleader

We are looking for engaged team leaders for the GBI Europe 2024

If you are interested in being a team leader, please send us a mail and we will contact you for more information.
I would be very helpful, if many teamleaders will apply until end of November to set up the teams prior to registration start! Please apply only if you are will really join the tour!

Your responsibilities

You define the team details (e.g. average speed, which track your team will follow, etc.), to help participant to identify, whether your team is the right one for them.

You will lead a cycling team of up to 10 cyclists during the tour.

Your are the communication channel between the tour office and your team. Don't worry, this is not too much work for you!

Your benefits

You will receive an exclusive teamleader jersey with your name (only applicable for GBI Europe)

Teamleaders will be mentioned on our homepage with name and picture

A tourbook with many memories will be sent to you after the tour (only applicable for GBI Europe)

You can get a free-of-cost rental GPS device with preconfigured tracks (if you do not have an own one) for the tour.

You support one of the world leading charity cycling events with your engagement and generate unforgettable memories for you and your team mates.

Apply as a teamleader

Teams

Each GBI participant cycles in a team, guided by an experienced teamleader. Teamsize is limited to ten riders maximum because of legal requirements.

You can choose a team, which fits best to your experience, your objectives and your preferred track.

Find your team

TEAM ADDMORE

Kay Helten

Track 1 (25 km/h)

Languages: German, English

This is a sponsoring team by Addmore.

CLOSED SPONSOR TEAM

26 GBI tours participated

TEAM ALL WOMEN

Paola Martella

Track 1 (22 km/h)

Languages: German, Italian, English,

This is a pure female team, supported by liv - the female brand of Giant. We will enjoy the beautiful landscape, take care of each other, stop two to three times during the day for a coffee and lunch break and keep flexibility in how we organize the day so that it will be a unique experience for each of us! We will cycle track 1 at a relaxed pace so that everyone can keep up. See you in Bologna - let's rock the Alps!

FEMALE ONLY TEAM

paola_martella

2 GBI tours participated

TEAM AUSTRALIA

Ahmed Morsi

Track 1 (25 km/h)

Languages: English, Arabic

For the last couple of years, I have been the only participant from Australia; hopefully more luck in 2024!

I love riding with friends, old and new from the impressive variety of countries and cultures that GBI has to offer. We look after each other, no-drop rides, easy enough to enjoy the ride, and fast enough to gain the bragging rights! We may choose to do Track 2 if the route is cool and the legs are strong. Stops as we see fit on the day depending on the route. We will stop as long as we are enjoying our food, coffee or simply having fun, however we will aim to be at the camp at a reasonable time to enjoy the destination city. To join us you must bring along your best sense of humour!

Note for the techies: Avg. Speed of 25 km/h could mean rolling speed up to 35 km/h on the flat.

OPEN TEAM

2 GBI tours participated

TEAM CERVEZUELOS TEAM

Andres Hurtado Fernandez

Track 2 (24 km/h)

Languages: Spanish, English

This is my sixth GBI.

We are mostly from Spain and what we like most is to enjoy!!!!
We like tourism, food and beer, so we will take breaks when necessary, to enjoy the towns, landscapes, have breakfast, have a beer or whatever. Of course, a good lunch is mandatory!!!!
We will ride at an average of 20 – 30 km/hour, but always waiting and adapting our speed to the slowest and we usually decide the day before which track we will do the next day. Depending on whether there are nice things, we will choose track 2 or track 1.

To join the team, please contact the team leader (ah.tech@hotmail.com) in advance.

OPEN TEAM

5 GBI tours participated

TEAM CYCLE & CHILL

Heiko Schulze

Track 1 (20 km/h)

Languages: German | English

The team will cycle track 1 and the main goal - beside collecting money for children - will be enjoying cycling together and having fun.
We will have small stops if needed and one big break during the day.

OPEN TEAM

13 GBI tours participated

TEAM CYCLING LEGEND

Wolfgang Fresser

Track 1 (22 km/h)

Languages: German, English

Start late - arrive in time !

The fun of cycling in a team is the most important. One day we will may be fast, the other we will be more impressed by the landscape and good restaurants. For every tour day we agree, who is going to do track 1 or track 2 and we will split in 2 smaller Joint-Cyclers teams per day. Propbably there will be a preferences for track 2. Average speed can be between 20 - 30 km/h, depends on the daily condition :-). In the evening we offer to relax together, celebrating the highlights of the day, but will also look forward to the challenges of the next day.

Motto: Enjoy joint cycling for fun !

OPEN TEAM

8 GBI tours participated

TEAM DUBAI EAGLES

Karim Ramadan

Track 1 (36 km/h)

Language: Arabic, English

GBI has been the spark that made me get into cycling & triathlon, hence i wait for this time of the year to enjoy cycling in amazing routes in Europe .

Dubai Eagles will take the time to enjoy the ride with stops for photos, food and coffee on our route but once the wheels are rolling we ride efficiently as a team on average speed ( 36 km/hr ).

We will arrive at the town of our sleep over in reasonable time to have dinner and friendly chat on the day highlights .

Note: We can slow down sometimes or speed up sometimes to stay together as a team , however if you consistently can't hold on to the group we will advise you to join a slower or faster group.

Looking forward to enjoy the tour!

OPEN TEAM

way_2_tri

3 GBI tours participated

TEAM DUBAI FALCONS

Haitham Samman

Track 1 (36 km/h)

Languages: Arabic , English

I have been a GBI leader since 2009 and can't wait to cycle freely in Europe summer 2024 across this scenic route. Dubai Falcons will take the time to enjoy the ride with stops for photos, food and coffee on our route but once the wheels are rolling we ride efficiently as a team on average speed ( 36km/hr ). we will arrive at the town of our sleep over in reasonable time to have dinner and friendly chat on the day highlights .

Note We can slow down sometimes or speed up sometimes to stay together as a team , however if you consistently can't hold on to the group we will advise you to join a slower or faster group.

Looking forward to enjoy the tour

OPEN TEAM

haithamsamman

13 GBI tours participated

TEAM DYNAMIC BUSAN

Nea Hoon Lee

Track 1 (20 km/h)

Languages: Korean

Safety is our first priority. We will ride around 20km/h, enjoy the beautiful scenery along the course. No one gets left behind. We will make unforgettable memories.

OPEN TEAM

2 GBI tours participated

TEAM DYNAMIC KOREA

Joong Ho Kim

Track 2 (25 km/h)

Languages: Korean

I am riding the GBI Europe to witness the beauty of Europe. We may choose to ride TRACK 1 one some days. I will make several brief stops along the way to enjoy scenic landscapes. Sorry I only speak Korean. You are welcome if this is not a problem for you.

OPEN TEAM

3 GBI tours participated

TEAM DYNAMIC KOREA 2

Soung Tae Kim

Track 1 (20 km/h)

Languages: Korean

I am riding the GBI Europe to enjoy the beauty of Europe. We may choose to ride TRACK 2 on some days. I will make several brief stops along the way to enjoy scenic landscapes. Sorry I only speak Korean. You are welcome if this is not a problem for you.

OPEN TEAM

1 GBI tour participated

TEAM ESPRESSOBAR RELOADED

Uwe Drees

Track 1 (24 km/h)

Languages: German, English

I live in Berlin and have traveled with GBI Europe 12 times so far. Our team travels at an average speed of 24 km/h and takes enough breaks to enjoy an espresso. After 2/3 of the day's stage there is a lunch break of 45-60 minutes. Even on long and strenuous stages, we look after each other as a team and reach the finish line together. Before the tour, a WhatsApp group will be set up with details about the meeting point and start. I'm looking forward to a tour with wonderful people, beautiful landscapes with impressive views and wonderfully strenuous bike rides.

OPEN TEAM

11 GBI tours participated

TEAM FAST ON TRACK

Thomas Kuepper

Track 1 (20 km/h)

Languages: German, English

I am from Germany and 55 years old.
We will have breaks when it is needed, around every 30 km 10 min break, after 60% of the day a longer one.

OPEN TEAM

17 GBI tours participated

TEAM FUN FACTORY

Michael Nicolini

Track 2 (25 km/h)

Languages: German, English

We're all racing bike riders and we want to have fun. Normally we take track 2. We want that everyone finish the track so we adjust our speed to reach this goal.

Every day we start at 9 o'clock and make a lunch break and other breakes when we need them.

We enjoy the day and after the ride we look back and maybe drink a little bit together.

OPEN TEAM

4 GBI tours participated

TEAM GRAVELISIMAS

Montserrat Barrera Sanchez

Track 1 (23 km/h)

Languages: Spanish, English and also any cycling language

We would like to cycle with many girls,
It is important for us to have our space to laugh, talk and have fun…. but you are all welcome!!

OPEN TEAM

monbasan

MonseBasan

Montsebarrera

5 GBI tours participated

TEAM GREEN IN ACTION

Moataz Bahei-ElDin

Track 1 (28 km/h)

Languages: Arabic, English

The team will start cycling everyday at 8:00 a.m. We will take 15 minutes breaks every 30 km and we will have an hour lunch break in beautiful places, so we will reach the camp early and can enjoy the destination city at night.

OPEN TEAM

17 GBI tours participated

TEAM HELLENIC BLUE SKY

Fragkiskos Vellis

Track 2 (24 km/h)

Languages: Greek, English

We prefer to go long (Track 2) and steady (not too fast, not too slow) weather and legs permitting. We keep paceline discipline, we do a few short stops and possibly one longer one. We welcome experienced cyclists, who want to share the fun!

OPEN TEAM

fragkiskos.vellis

12 GBI tours participated

TEAM IRISH SUMMER

David Calpin

Track 2 (25 km/h)

Languages: English

We are the Irish team. Powered by good luck and Guinness, we're here to laugh at the rain, be suspicious of the sun, enjoy the sights, make friends, and eat & drink. If there is time, we may do some cycling.
We'll aim to do track 2 each day, and maintain an average speed between 25 - 30kph (maybe faster, if breakfast was good). We'll stop as needed for breaks, photos, and refreshments.
Roadbikes, a sense of humour, health insurance, and suncream recommended.

OPEN TEAM

6 GBI tours participated

TEAM KOREA

SE HO PYO

Track 1 (21 km/h)

Languages: Korea, Body Language :-)

Our team typically chooses track 1.
However, I'll decide in the evening if I want to ride Track 2 occasionally.
The average speed is planned to be 21km/h.
Our team takes care to ensure they arrive together.
During the ride, we plan our stops together.
Take a 45-60 minute lunch break each day.
Departure at 8:00 after breakfast.
For enough riding for a day
We will look back on our beautiful days together.
I will be with you until the end.
With our team, we can be together until the end.

OPEN TEAM

2 GBI tours participated

TEAM KUWAIT

Abdullah Al Ansari

Track 1 (20 km/h)

Languages: Arabic, English

This group cycles on an easy pace with stops every 15 km, and a main Lunch stop midway.
We plan to make every ride very leisurely and laid back, with many stops & sightseeing throughout.
We will start everyday between 8:30 & 9:30 with an average speed of 20 km/hr

OPEN TEAM

5 GBI tours participated

TEAM LTE

Thomas Busalla

Track 2 (25 km/h)

Languages: German, English

We all enjoy group cycling on long distance tracks. Speed in flat areas will be up to 30 km/h. Road bike signal knowledge is mandatory to assure a save trip. We adjust our breaks as needed depending on the nutrition point location on track 2 and to be on time at the camp.
Let's enjoy good team spirit in nice landscape!

OPEN TEAM

20 GBI tours participated

TEAM MASAR

Zaid Alkatheeri

Track 1 (25 km/h)

Languages: Arabic, English

We'll cycle track 1 with 25 average speed. We will decide within the team how to plan the day. Focus is clearly on enjoying sightseeing, cafes, and restaurants.

OPEN TEAM

1 GBI tour participated

TEAM PALESTINE 1

Mohammad Shahin

Track 1 (22 km/h)

Languages: English, Arabic

Living & kicking since GBI Petra-Sharm 2014. Making the most of every moment we capture while riding.

We are yet to select a local charity for the donations for this year.

OPEN TEAM

6 GBI tours participated

TEAM PALESTINE 2

Qusai Khalil

Track 1 (22 km/h)

3 GBI tours participated

TEAM RIYADH CYCLIST A

Saad Alhenaidi

Track 1 (22 km/h)

Languages: Arabic, English

I am an ultra marathon runner and a bike cyclist. Come and join me. Let's enjoy the rides and beautiful sceneries of different cities and valleys.

OPEN TEAM

saad_alhinaidi.ksa

4 GBI tours participated

TEAM RIYADH CYCLIST B

Hesham Almusbhi

Track 1 (22 km/h)

Languages: Arabic, English

Let's enjoy the rides and beautiful sceneries of different cities and valleys.

OPEN TEAM

2 GBI tours participated

TEAM RUM 01

Ali Obeidat

Track 2 (30 km/h)

Languages: Arabic, English,

Ali is the name, cycling is the game. This is my sixth GBI and I am looking forward to another great cycling experience toped with incredible scenery with delicious food and beverages. Join our team!

OPEN TEAM

coachaliobeidat

aliobeidat

6 GBI tours participated

TEAM RUM 02

Tamer Obeidat

Track 2 (22 km/h)

Languages: Arabic, English

Gear up for an exhilarating ride with us – join our cycling team and pedal towards your next adventure!

OPEN TEAM

1 GBI tour participated

TEAM RUM 03

Khalil Muhalwas

Track 1 (24 km/h)

Languages: Arabic, English

Whenever I'm not in the operation room; you will find me on my bike. Join me, Khalil, a passionate and dedicated cycling surgeon, who believes in motivating and inspiring teammates. Join Team Rum today at GBI Europe 2024.

OPEN TEAM

2 GBI tours participated

TEAM RUM 04

Cindy ElBader

Track 2 (30 km/h)

Languages: Arabic, English

Driven by the rhythm of the pedals, I thrive on the challenge of pushing boundaries and achieving new milestones with my team: Team Rum.
Join our team this year and experience the joy of cycling together, exploring new routes and pushing our limits.

OPEN TEAM

cindybader

2 GBI tours participated

TEAM SAUDI ARABIA 1

Majed AlHouti

Track 1 (25 km/h)

Languages: Arabic, English

we here in Saudi Arabia encourage using and participating in using bicycle riding cycling through weekly training professional sessions organized by our Darrajati Group.

We are a team of casual cyclists from Saudi Arabia, we ride for fitness, fun and good views; the average speed for this group is about 25 km/h . we will take short breaks to take photos, drink coffee and enjoy the views as well as lunch break.

The team is of one heart, with spirit of cooperation and good vibes, we aim to have fun and meet new friends; anyone with passion for cycling and fun riding is welcome to join us.
Finally, Thanks so much for your continuous support and looking forward for the next event in Bologna.

OPEN TEAM

5 GBI tours participated

TEAM SAUDI ARABIA 2

Majed AlHouti

Track 1 (25 km/h)

5 GBI tours participated

TEAM THE GLADIATORS I

Kojo Graham

Track 1 (21 km/h)

Languages: English, French

Join us! The Gladiators are a colourful vibrant and fun team. Everyone is welcome.
Lets get the fun started!

OPEN TEAM

10 GBI tours participated

TEAM THE GLADIATORS II

Kojo Graham

Track 1 (24 km/h)

Languages: English, French

Join us! The Gladiators are a colourful vibrant and fun team. Everyone is welcome.
Lets get the fun started!

OPEN TEAM

10 GBI tours participated

TEAM THE GOOD IN TOWN

Luca Zaninello

Track 2 (25 km/h)

Languages: English, Italian

Our goal is living this journey cycling together, enjoying the beauty of the landscape, being satisfied in the evening of the miles ridden together. We prefer short stops, depending on the day and the path: I like to have harmony and joy in the team, the decisions are taken together and with this philosophy we have always had fun.

OPEN TEAM

12 GBI tours participated

TEAM THE TOO TIRE MASTERS

Ramy Elkably

Track 1 (24 km/h)

Languages: Arabic, English

Let's enjoy every moment of the trip together , get to know each others and celebrate life , friendship and health- few tricks from tours experience - Team will move on agreed time with maximum of 15 minutes late/wait window to respect other team members - in case of emergency we wait as a team ( fix bike or wait for support ) - We try small gap in fitness level to be able to work it out as a team - we agree on 2-3 stops / breaks per day including 45-60 min lunch break and two other smaller ones say 15 minutes - in stops we agree each time on moving timing with 5 min wait to respect other team members . Average speed per day is 22-24 and gets higher in downhills and slower in uphills - in respect with moving in large team count , teamleader will highlight any safety or punctuality concerns if it is impacting day flow for other members and may request you to join other teams or call support.

OPEN TEAM

8 GBI tours participated

TEAM VODAFONE DOLCE VITA

Oliver Harzen

Track 2 (22 km/h)

Languages: German, English

We are cycling with the power of Vodafone.
Our main focus is to have fun, cycle through stunning landscapes with an appropriate speed, that is fine for everyone and discover group dynamics. Day by day we decide whether we exceptionally switch to track 2 for the sake of a more scenic route or better beergardens on our way.

CLOSED SPONSOR TEAM

oliver_harzen

oliver.harzen

26 GBI tours participated

TEAM VODAFONE GLACIER EXPRESS

Alexander Schade

Track 1 (22 km/h)

alex.der.radler

11 GBI tours participated

TEAM WADI HANIFA

khalid akrash

Track 1 (25 km/h)

Languages: Arabic, English

The major goal is to enjoy cycling and have a pleasant time biking through the charming nature of Europe with an appropriate speed. As well as creating memorable memories as one team

OPEN TEAM

4 GBI tours participated

TEAM WHEELIE AWESOME

Paul Hutchison

Track 1 (24 km/h)

Languages: English

We're a team from UK planning to have some fun cycling across Europe whilst raising money for charity. We'll ride as a group setting off around 9am each day and have breaks for coffee and find somewhere for a tasty lunch. End of each day will be for meeting all the other GBI riders and sharing a drink!

OPEN TEAM

2 GBI tours participated

TEAM ZüGIG 18

Dieter Kluger

Track 1 (18 km/h)

Languages: German, English

To enjoy cycling, experience memorable moments and spend a great time together, that’s the goal. We decide as a team how we shape the day.

Please notice that 18 km/h is the overall average, so it could be 20km/h or a little bit more at certain points in our journey!

OPEN TEAM

D_Kluger

13 GBI tours participated

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Schedule

All dates and times are provisional! We will announce changes here shortly.

Date	Location	Time	Activity
Monday, 3.6.2024 Wednesday, 5.6.2024	GBI warehouse, Düsseldorf GBI warehouse, Düsseldorf	18:00 - 20:00 18:00 - 20:00	Handover of the bikes & luggage (for GBI transport) Handover of the bikes & luggage (for GBI transport)
Saturday, 8.6.2024	GBI hotel Flyon Bologna	17:00 - 20:00	Onsite registation, handover of starterbags
Day 1 Sunday, 9.6.2024	GBI hotel Flyon Bologna GBI hotel Flyone Bologna	from 9:00 10:30	Onsite registation, handover of starterbags, return of transported bikes & luggage Official tour start
Day 2 Monday, 10.6.2024	Sports Center "Ercole Negri", Parma	8:00-9:30	Individual start of the teams
Day 3 Tuesday, 11.6.2024	PalaGeorge, Montichiari	8:00-9:30	Individual start of the teams
Day 4 Wednesday, 12.6.2024	Seven Infinity Gym, Gorgonzola	8:00-9:30	Individual start of the teams
Day 5 Thursday, 13.6.2024	Centro Polisportivo Bione, Lecco	8:00-9:30	Individual start of the teams
Day 6 Friday, 14.6.2024	Sports center Biasca	8:00-9:30	Individual start of the teams
Day 7 Saturday, 15.6.2024	Schulanlage Gräwimatt, Schattdorf Saalsporthalle, Zürich	8:00-9:30 tbd approx. 16:00	Individual start of the teams Arrival at tour finish Official tour closing
Monday, 17.6.2024	GBI warehouse, Düsseldorf	18:00 - 20:00	Return of the bikes & luggage (transported by GBI)

Personal Training

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ZIAD AMMAR

Your Personal Trainer

My name is Ziad Ammar and I’ve been coaching mixed functional fitness professionally for almost a decade. I’m also one of the Egyptian GBI veterans and have been on the GBI tours through the period from 2009 to 2014!

I’m sure that a lot of old timers may recognize me and I have so many stories to tell you about my incredible and lovely experience with GBI!

But today I’m here for another story...

As you know, humankind since the beginning of time has continuously been experimenting, discovering and blowing up old misconceptions by learning more and more, and sports science is not far from that. A lot of people throughout the years have always believed that “strength” training is of no value to “endurance” athletes, and that it’s an unnecessary risk with almost no added value to their overall program. Nevertheless, strength training when utilized properly can be of tremendous value and addition to any endurance athlete, including long distance cyclers.

When the athlete’s strength is developed on a specially prepared program, built on his current capabilities, focusing on functional compound movements and using precise weight resistance percentages, this athlete will start seeing improvement in a matter of weeks; such improvement can, and will, continue improving from one month to the other as long as the suitable program continues adapting to this athlete improvement.

I have gotten the chance over the past 10 years to work with numerous athletes from all sports, including functional fitness, triathlon, football, handball, basketball, contact sports, you name it, and they were extremely satisfied with my programming. Such athletes varied from competitors to weekend warriors, moms, dads, teens, elders, kids; everyone can benefit one way or another from a personalized program that is tailored to fit their needs and planned to reach their goals.

So don’t let this chance get away from you! Contact me, let’s set up a call and talk about where you currently are and where you would want to be, and let’s see how I can help you reach your goals!

Cheers!

Loay Diaa

Loay Diaa - Over the last 5 months, our collaborative efforts have yielded impressive results. With meticulous guidance, he has not only gained a few kilograms of lean muscle and successfully shed unwanted fat but has also demonstrated significant strength advancement, elevating his back squat from 40kg to an impressive 70kg. Our tailored approach to training has been instrumental in unlocking his potential and fostering comprehensive fitness gains.

Aley Diaa

Aley Diaa - Is Loay's younger brother and as you can see his consistency and dedication has helped him gain more muscles and lose more fat than Loay!

He's also increased his back squats from 40 kg to 80 kg as well as learning to do gymnastic moves for the first time such as strict pull ups.

Hana Kamal

Hana Kamal - Is a very dedicated competitive athlete who is self motivated and self driven. Her ambition and determination helped her place 2nd in the famous crossfit annual competition known as ElFit, season 2023 age group under 21. ElFit is one of the biggest crossfit competitions not only in the region but worldwide, it has previously captured the attention of several crossfit game’s athletes from around the world who traveled to Egypt to claim the thrown more than once.

I have been working with Hana very closely on her program over the past one and a half years, covering all her weaknesses and turning them in strengths

Weekly Example
weekly example

This is a weekly example from my personalized program. The 4 main big functional compound lifts are there for adding raw strength as well as other movements to complement them. The weights specified are based on a certain percentage according to the athlete's individual maximum lifts. Added to the program are gymnastics and bodyweight moves. It's worth noting that I do add olympic weight lifting to the program for the athletes who are familiar with them and can execute them safely.

Offering

Experience the benefits of our personalized program at no cost! While the standard monthly fee is 90 Euros, as a special offer for my fellow GBIans, I'm providing a complimentary one-month remote training opportunity. Yes, you read it right – a full month of your personalized program with zero charges. After this trial period, if you wish to continue reaping the rewards and enhancing your fitness journey, the standard monthly fee of 90 Euros will apply for subsequent months. Don't miss out on this exclusive chance to kickstart your fitness goals without any initial financial commitment!

Contact Ziad Ammar now to embark on your personalized training odyssey!

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Without the support of sponsors and partners, a GBI event would not be possible! Our heartfelt thanks go to those who made this event possible!