Dear friends!

The Rapha store in Munich is calling! Fancy a champagne shower, aero tips, and the latest issue of the GRAN FONDO mag? Then put Friday, 22nd November in your agenda, and don’t miss out!

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We’ve put the hottest, fastest, and best race bikes of 2025 through the wringer. And that’s not all: we decided to launch our very own Rari Racing Team – complete with the best kits, the sneakiest sunglasses, and a Ferrari support car in Rosso Corsa. Then we headed to the Dolomites for the ultimate showdown.

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If you’re wondering: What’s the fastest race bike of 2025? Which one is the ultimate buy? There’s only one way to find out: Join us at the Rapha Clubhouse Munich on the 22nd of November, meet the GRAN FONDO team and our new Rari Racing Team.

Sign up directly by 8 November!

Facts:
📅 Date: Friday, 22nd November 2024
🕗 Time: 10:00 – 13:00 Uhr
🏠 Location: Rapha Store Munich

Be there in person as we crown the fastest race bike of 2025 and give you an exclusive sneak peek into the upcoming issue of GRAN FONDO. Plus, look forward to surprises and special guests, including our Swabian friend @Italian_madness.

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On the day, you’ll also find out why we’re no longer accepting any excuses, with valuable tips, aero tricks, and marginal gains advice from our team doctor, J. Fuentes, DS M. Schmitt, and our mysterious technical director.
So, dust off your best Italo-disco outfit, because after thousands of test kilometres and countless vertical metres, it’s time to pop some corks! Celebrate with us and Rapha as we raise our glasses to the fastest race bike of 2025 and the launch of the new issue – with pizza, Rari, prosecco, and plenty of amore, of course!

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What Highlights to expect at the Rapha Store Munich

  • Witness the live unveiling of the fastest race bike of 2025
  • Vernissage featuring a selection of exclusive photographs
  • Q&A: Meet the founders and editors of GRAN FONDO, as well as our new Rari Racing Team
  • Get top aero tips and advice on marginal gains from our team doctor, J. Fuentes, and Directeur Sportif Manne

Important: Spots are extremely limited! Entry is by confirmed registration only.

Apply until 8 November for a chance to attend.

We can’t wait to see you there!! Andiamo Ragazzi, lasst uns feiern!

Your GRAN FONDO Team


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Words & Photos: Robin Schmitt

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.