The Gran Fondo Giro d'Italia in Israel

Israelis take part at the Gran Fondo Giro d'Italia charity bicycle race near the Jerusalem Old City walls on October 11, 2013, as they pass the Tower of David complex during a road race in Jerusalem.

The Gran Fondo Giro d'Italia is a worldwide series of cycling events that showcases the passion of Italian cycling and the strength of spirit embodied in the Giro d'Italia, arguably the world's toughest professional bicycle race.