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Gran Fondo Argentina Shuts Buenos Aires Highways for Sunday Morning Race

Officials warn of inconsistent end times for closures, so drivers should check real-time notices.

Overview

  • Published schedules conflict on reopening, with city communications citing 6:00–11:00 and organizers listing 4:30–12:00.
  • Full closures span Illia, 25 de Mayo, Perito Moreno, Cantilo, Lugones, Paseo del Bajo and a section of 9 de Julio Sur, plus key streets in Puerto Madero and Retiro.
  • The race starts at 6:00 from the Anfiteatro Niní Marshall at Rosario Vera Peñaloza and Calabria, which also hosts the finish and awards.
  • Roughly 4,000 cyclists are expected across two distances, the 60 km Medio Fondo and the 124 km Gran Fondo.
  • Organizers prohibit any non-race circulation or private assistance inside the circuit and have deployed signage, marshals and ambulances for safety.