V. Dénouement – resolution, revelation or catastrophe?

Some don’t make it to the finish line. Others arrive later than anticipated. Many are happy, others dissatisfied. But there’s a sense of pride regardless of the state you finish in. Proud of having journeyed to this incredible place. Proud of having friends or family to support you. Proud of yourself for accepting this challenge. Proud of yourself for winning not the race, but experience.

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For the coming 364 days you’ll enjoy the enduring memory of those fluctuant moments of happiness and fulfillment after some of the most exhausting and tragic hours of life.

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About the Author

Robin Schmitt
CEO & Founder

Robin is one of the two founders of 41 Publishing, a visionary and go-getter. While he now enjoys every second on the bike – whenever his busy schedule allows – he used to race against the clock at enduro events and a few Downhill World Cups. Besides that, Robin practises kung fu and Zen meditation, plays the cello, loves classic cars, travels abroad and still reviews numerous bikes himself. Progressive ideas, new projects and major challenges – Robin loves exploring undiscovered potential and getting to the bottom of new trends.

GRAN FONDO Cycling Magazine

GRAN FONDO is the first independent premium magazine for road and gravel bikes with a holistic lifestyle approach. We write for visionaries and adventurers, for creative minds and tech enthusiasts who see cycling as part of their way of life. Instead of obsessing over watts and marginal gains, our editorial team looks at the bigger picture: high-end bikes, global trends and technological milestones, all evaluated with a firm grounding in real-world use.

Since 2016, GRAN FONDO has stood for journalistic depth and full transparency in the drop-bar segment. Our awards are recognized worldwide as a benchmark for riders, retailers, and the industry alike. In our in-depth reviews and comparison tests, years of testing expertise flow into practical, independent product analysis.

GRAN FONDO is published in both German and English, reaching an international audience.