Gran Fondo Squali

Location Cattolica and Gabicce Mare, Italy Date May 11–13 Distances 80 km, 145 km Cost $80 (49€) Website granfondosquali.it

Ride the “Sharks Gran Fondo” from the coast of the Adriatic Sea inland and back to the sea. The elevation gain, which is 2,400 m on the 145-km route, could eat into your legs. One predator who will be with the pack is Vincenzo Nibali. The Shark of Messina will be a special guest for the 2018 edition of the fondo. The event is supporting a campaign to protect sharks and draw attention to harmful practices such as finning. Nibali, a winner of all three Grand Tours, supports the cause, too.