Robbie Ventura's Gran Fondo

Date

Start: Sunday, September 23, 2012

Additional Date Information

7:30 a.m.

Address

Blue Mound State Park
4350 Mounds Park Rd Blue Mounds, WI

Fees

Curent $85

CHALLENGING! FUN! UNIQUE! AN ADVENTURE!

For those not familiar with the words, "Gran Fondo" means "big ride" in Italian. They're long-distance, mass participation cycling events--not races--that are popular in Italy. Participation is open to both recreational and competitive amateur cyclists of all skill levels and abilities. Gran Fondos are often named after famous cyclists or after companies with a long heritage in the world of cycling. Now the tradition comes to the rolling hills of the Midwest!

EVENT WEBSITE

For more information visit our website: www.robbieventurasgranfondo.com

REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK UP

Registration and packet pick up will take place Saturday, September 22 located at Deer Valley Lodge from 3:30-5:30 p.m. The hotel is located a few miles west of Blue Mounds.

Registration will also take place the morning of the event at the park from 6:15-7:15 a.m.

EVENT SITE- BLUE MOUND STATE PARK

Located about 25 miles west of Madison and 180 miles northwest of Chicago, Blue Mound State Park is on the tallest hill in southern Wisconsin. The 1,153-acre park is a popular place for swimming, hiking, camping, cross-country skiing and mountain biking (both double and single track) and finding peace and solitude. dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/bluemound

THE COURSE

This well-designed, hilly and challenging 22.90 mile looped course is located in and around the Blue Mound State Park close to Madison. In fact, this unique and challenging Gran Fondo course was developed for Chicago's 2016 Olympic bid. Roads will be monitored by Public Safety Officials and volunteers. There will be plenty of technical support on the course. All participants must start their final lap no later than 1:30 p.m. and complete the final lap by 3:00 p.m. as the course will be closed.

PERKS FOR ALL RIDERS

Each participant will receive a technical shirt, goody bag and a post race party with a buffet of food, refreshments and beer after the race.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The event is organized by Midwest Sports Events producing races in the Midwest for over 25 years. The corners will be well marked and swept. All miles will be marked. Bike aid stations will allow you to toss water and Gatorade bottles and get new ones without stopping by hand offs from the volunteers. Stations will also be equipped with food, gels and simple medical supplies. Technical support will be offered before and during the race. The race will be chipped timed with photo finish.

POST RACE PARTY

A well balanced, bountiful lunch will be provided. Part of our post race hydration plan is coke, chocolate milk and more. Enjoy music, door prizes and massages also.

AWARDS

This year the Robbie Ventura Gran Fondo will offer $3,500 in prize money.

THE BENEFICIARY

Participants are encouraged to fundraise for World Bicycle Relief, an organization dedicated to providing access to independence and livelihood through The Power of Bicycles. Visit Robbie Ventura’s Gran Fondo fundraising page at action.worldbicyclerelief.org/page/outreach/view/individual/RVGranFondo. Start fundraising today!

LODGING

The Official Host Hotel is Deer Valley, 401 W. Industrial Dr, Barneveld, WI. The hotel is located a few miles west of Blue Mounds. The rate for participants is $129/night. Rate good through August 23, use block name 'Gran Fondo' when booking. For other lodging information in the area go to: visitmadison.com

ABOUT ROBBIE VENTURA

Ventura was a professional cyclist for 12 years and a member of the U.S. Postal Service Team with Lance Armstrong. Ventura amassed over 70 victories during his career, was a U.S. World Team member and won 5th place at the Track World Championships in Hamar, Norway. In 2000, Robbie started Vision Quest Coaching (www.visionquestcoaching.com), a program for endurance athletes focus on high quality coaching delivered with the maximum benefits of the latest technology and training methodologies.

REGISTRATION REFUND PLAN

This event has a Registration Refund Plan administered by Stonebridge Benefit Services, Inc. With this plan you may receive a full refund if you are unable to participate due to injury or an unforeseen illness, normal pregnancy or childbirth including pregnancy complications; you are on Active Military Duty and receive unanticipated reassignment or deployment orders or have personal leave revoked, except for disciplinary reasons; or due to your loss of life. See event website for more details.

Additional Information

Located about 25 miles west of Madison and 180 miles northwest of Chicago, Blue Mound State Park is on the tallest hill in southern Wisconsin.

More Information

Click here to view the event organizer's website

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