00:02A territory take on an Italian sporting tradition as organisers prepare for a record turn out ahead of this year's
00:09top end Gran Fondo.
00:10We are excited to have the event on this Sunday the 9th of August with over 500 Territorians and guests
00:18expected to join us.
00:20Participants will be cycling along one of several circuits ranging from 5 to 135 kilometres in length.
00:26We've all been training for a couple of months luckily we only have to do the 45 kilometre track I
00:33think if we had to do the 135 you'd see a few of us on the side of the road
00:37pretty sore and sorry.
00:38The event will result in some major road closures for Darwin locals.
00:42Tiger Brennan Drive will be closed from 5.30am to 11.30am on Sunday with Francis Bay only accessible via
00:49Dyna Beach Road.
00:51Participants cycling the longest circuit set to cycle the length of the highway six times.
00:56I must admit there are times especially the second third time up Tiger Brennan Drive it's really hard work.
01:04Longtime participants say it's not as competitive as it sounds.
01:08It's not a race it's about you enjoying yourself and having fun and getting to the end and going hey
01:15that was good.
01:17It's about you just enjoying the ride and the beautiful day that's what it's about.
01:21A test of endurance and enjoyment for cyclists of all levels.
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