Colnago GF Mont Ventoux 2027 combines gravel on 5 June and road events on 6 June, with the official programme starting its expo on 4 June. Decide which discipline fits your bicycle and experience before planning the trip. The organiser's current programme and FAQ are the references for entry conditions and required equipment.
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Colnago GF Mont Ventoux 2027: road or gravel?
A gravel ride and a timed road event need different preparation. Check the final route and category descriptions before committing, and use the current route files when published. Do not transfer a previous edition's distance, elevation or timetable to your 2027 plan without verification.
Practise the kind of riding you have chosen. For road, this includes sustained climbing and controlled descending. For gravel, test tyre choice, handling and repair equipment on comparable surfaces. Keep the challenge appropriate to your experience rather than treating the two formats as interchangeable.
Check the organiser's rider requirements
The official FAQ distinguishes document requirements for road and gravel. It also describes official clothing and identification requirements for the road event. Read the current conditions for your category and prepare the documents requested by the organiser before travelling.
Keep the entry confirmation and participant information together. Schedule arrival and collection using the official programme. If information changes, the organiser's updated instructions take precedence over this planning guide.
Leave room for official numbers and route information
The organiser supplies official identification and describes a top-tube elevation sticker in its FAQ. Decide where that material will sit before applying decorative decals. Keep the official handlebar plate, timing chip and any required rider number visible and unobstructed.
A Pegatin name and flag decal is a personal detail, not an official race identifier. Position it elsewhere on a suitable clean surface if the organiser's route sticker needs the top tube. Check spelling and colour contrast before ordering, and follow the application instructions.
Prepare well before travelling to Ventoux
Test brakes, tyre condition, gearing and your riding position. Rehearse food and drink during longer outings. Check the forecast near departure and pack familiar clothing and removable layers suitable for the expected conditions, following the organiser's equipment rules.
Allow time for production and delivery if you want to personalise the bike. Apply the decal before the final packing day and make a shakedown ride after reassembly. A calm preparation schedule helps you focus on the ride rather than resolving avoidable equipment problems at collection.
Order ahead of your trip, allowing time for production and shipping. Check the delivery information for your destination when ordering; do not leave personalisation until the final packing day.
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Event information and rules from the organiser
Event information and rules from the organiser
Your name. Your flag. Your cycling challenge.
Give your bike a personal finishing touch with your name and flag. Choose contrasting lettering and check your design in the preview before ordering.
Use EVENT15 for 15% off your Pegatin order.