The town of Beechworth, located 3 hours north east of Melbourne, will come alive from 19 to 21 April 2013, when the Gran Fondo Beechworth cycling event takes place against the backdrop of the Victorian Alps! The cycling weekend includes something for everyone from the serious to the not so serious. Broad event of categories: Gran Fondo - 173km on 100% closed roads (timed) Medio Fondo - 83km on 100% closed roads (timed) GIANT Cyclo-Cross – 2km custom circuit Gourmet Fondo - pedal to produce (open road) L’eroica - vintage salute to yester-year (built before 1980) Ride hard, ride slow, ride long or ride short, it is all about coming together and sharing the journey highlighting historical towns, vineyards, fields and mountains. Learn more here: www.granfondobeechworth.com.au