OUT&ABOUT GFNY ROAD BIKE RACE JERUSALEM 3 April 2020
The world’s largest and most prestigious road bike race for amateurs and professionals, the GFNY (Gran Fondo New York) takes place in Israel in April. Last year, a total of 1,800 riders from Israel and 400 riders from 35 other countries participated. It begins at the Jerusalem Arena and all routes take participants through Jerusalem’s Old City and other iconic landmarks in the city.
GUNG HO! OBSTACLE RACE MANCHESTER (HEATON PARK) SATURDAY 4 APRIL / LEEDS (HAREWOOD HOUSE) SATURDAY 11 APRIL / LONDON (CRYSTAL PALACE PARK) SATURDAY 6 JUNE Dig out the trainers from the back of the wardrobe as the world’s biggest 5K obstacle course – Gung Ho! – is heading to seven UK locations in 2020. It’s the perfect opportunity to ditch the sofa and shed the excess by channelling those good intentions into tackling the ultimate in fun and fitness, a giant inflatable obstacle course. Run, jump, climb, dodge and slide your way to victory over this 5km challenge of thrills and spills which has been inspired by TV shows like Total Wipeout and It’s A Knockout. Be prepared to tackle a range of gargantuan obstacles including ‘The Wall’ and ‘Danger Zone’ before conquering the ‘Final Countdown’ to successfully complete this heart-thumping assault course. begung-ho.co.uk
There are two options; the first is the Gran Fondo of 130km, which has over 2,673 meters of climbing. The main climbs will take place outside the city, in the Judea Hills. The race route passes through the city streets and along major historic sites, such as the walls of the Old City and the Jaffa Gate, Sultan’s Pool, King David Street, the Government Complex and the Israel Museum, Ein Kerem. The second race option is the shorter Medio Fondo, which also passes some of the same amazing, historical landmarks as the long route, while only riding a total distance of 76km and total elevation gain of 1,689m. www.gfnyjerusalem.com
