The Maratona dles Dolomites is the queen of all gran fondos. It’s breathtaking, beautiful, fun, overwhelming and unforgettable. The Maratona is a celebration of cycling, the landscape of the Dolomites and the area’s unique culture. Join us as we take dive deep into the twists and turns of this remarkable event with our special guests, Paolo Bettini, who has won almost everything in his road cycling career, Igor Tavella, a well-known figure in the cycling community, and Richard Pesters of PEZ Cyclingnews. GIVEAWAY! Looking to guarantee your spot for the 2024 Maratona dles Dolomites edition? This is your chance  to win one of two slots. Listen carefully to the podcast chapter with Igor Tavella on how many participants entered the first Maratona edition in 1987. Find out more and leave your answer here:  www.castelli-cycling.com/maratona SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION If you want your questions to be answered on air, be sure to submit your questions by sending us a message on social media or by email to [email protected] TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: (00:00) Welcome (03:33) The 3 Maratona Courses (06:43) History (08:17) Guest #1: Igor Tavella  (30:16) Giveaway: Win an entry for the 2024 edition (32:06) Guest #2: Paolo Bettini   (40:52) Guest #3: Richard Pestes, PEZcyclingnews.com (52:22) Ending  IMPORTANT LINKS: Igor Tavella Instagram YouTube  Paolo Bettini Instagram Richard Pestes PEZcyclingnews.com Instagram YouTube Maratona dles Dolomites Website Instagram Alta Badia Turismo Website Instagram _________ Follow us on social: Instagram Instagram Triathlon Facebook Twitter We're also on STRAVA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.