2019 Seasonal Menu is Set for Cycling Celebration
The 2019 Cycling Capital Celebration and pre-event dinner will take place at the Appalachian Dining Room at Hotel Madison in downtown Harrisonburg, Saturday, September 28, 6-8:30 p.m. The dinner event is an annual attraction for cyclists who will participate in the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo, as well as members of the local community, the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition; and also a coming-together for friends of Cancer Journeys Foundation and the Prostate Cancer Awareness Project. The farm-to-table offerings include produce and meats from local farms in…
Loopie Partners with 2019 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo
Commemorate Your Cycling Achievement with Personalized Printed Artwork Cyclists can celebrate their completion of the 2019 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo with a personalized Loopie print – a beautiful and lasting reminder of a great day on the bike. A Loopie is an accurate but artistic representation of your ride, including mapping, elevation, distance and speed. Combining the aesthetics of fine art with elegant data visualization, the result is a personal and permanent reminder of an epic ride. Loopie uses GPS data to create beautiful and personalized printed artwork. Each print is an accurate but artistic visualization of the Alpine Loop Gran…
Honeysuckle presented by The Myrias Group at the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo
Honeysuckle is a progressive folk act that blends older influences and traditional instrumentation with modern effects and inspiration. Presented by The Myrias Group, Honeysuckle will perform on the Hotel Appalachia Stage at the Finish Line Festival of the 2019 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo. Listen to Honeysuckle’s latest album Fire Starter and get ready for their performance on September 29. Named Best Folk Artist at the 2018 Boston Music Awards, Honeysuckle is a progressive acoustic trio that blends traditional the instrumentation of bluegrass and folk with modern effects, beautiful songwriting, and masterful, intricate arrangements. Their distinct brand of baroque, elevated Americana…
Fundraisers Invited to Ride – Special Spin Saturday, Sept. 28
Fundraising is an optional way that Alpine Loop Gran Fondo participants can support the charitable mission of the event. In 2019, participant fundraising supports the Cancer Journeys Foundation Prostate Cancer Awareness Project (PCAP). The mission of the PCAP is significantly increase the prostate cancer survivor rate by dramatically increasing the rate of early detection, with the objective that that no man experiences a surprise, post-metastasis prostate cancer diagnosis. Alpine Loop Gran Fondo fundraising participants who raise* $100 or more toward the Cancer Journeys Foundation Prostate Cancer Awareness Project will be invited to join in a special pre-event spin lead by Alpine Loop…
Calling All Volunteers!
Do you look forward to seeing some of the spectacular scenery along the course? Want to connect with your special someone out there? Love to provide encouragement or want to lend a hand at the Finish Line Festival? Community, camaraderie and encouragement are at the heart of the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo. And just like riders, volunteer participants are a big part of this event! From pre-event preparations, to day-of excitement and after-party celebrations, volunteers have many special talents to share and roles to fill. We’d love to welcome you to the team! Follow this link to let us know how…
2019 // Gravel and Mountains Training Weekend
Created in response to the requests of Alpine Loop Gran Fondo participants, this road cycling weekend will help ready riders for the mountains of the Shenandoah Mountain Adventure and Shenandoah Mountain Century, and the gravel of the Alpine Loop routes of the 2019 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo and similar events. Taking place over two days, August 24-25, the training weekend will include training-based strategies, onsite clinic-style instruction, and on-course training rides to help attain your best performance. Topics will include performance, training, nutrition, course-specific instruction, equipment and setup. On both days of the training weekend, Jeremiah Bishop will lead rides…
2019 Event Jersey Design Unveiled
We are proud to unveil this year’s cycling jersey, custom designed in collaboration with Cutaway USA for the 2019 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo. The jersey features a bold graphic design evoking Shenandoah Mountain and the climbs of the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo. New for 2019, the design is presented in unique color schemes for each the Men’s and Women’s cut. Jerseys feature three elastic rear pockets, mesh side panels, full zip. Club Cut. See sizing guides prior to purchase. 2019 event jerseys are available for purchase with event registration or as a unique transaction, both at BikeReg.com/GranFondo. Order by July…
Gran Fondo Weekend Welcome Dinner
The secret is out!? Last year we had such a great time hosting a small Friday dinner event, that we’re making a new tradition of it – and you are invited! Join us Friday, September 27, 6-8 p.m. at a hidden location in downtown Harrisonburg. Like most hush-hush gatherings, space is very limited. Those of you who can join us are in for an intimate experience. The setting could be described as speakeasy suave, but the mood will be casual and so will our dress. Here’s a peak at the menu: Jack Brown’s Burgers Famous Sweet Potato Fries Sticky Nuggs and…
2019 Event Registration Approaching Capacity
Registration for the 2019 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo is live at BikeReg.com/GranFondo. Field limits are approaching capacity. The Alpine Loop route is likely to fill by September 13, with the Shenandoah Mountain routes shortly thereafter. In recent years the event has filled in advance. Registration for the 2019 edition is outpacing previous trends. Hopeful participants are encouraged to register early!
2019 Event Date, Registration Details
Save the date! The 2019 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo is September 29. Registration for the 2019 event will open Friday, February 1, 10 a.m., at www.BikeReg.com/GranFondo. Early Bird Entries will be available to the first 50 registrants. When they are claimed, the next 100 registrants can take advantage of other discounts. The event is capped, and will fill in advance. Hopeful participants are encouraged to register early. We’re planning to have even more gravel for those of you who want it, and will offer many of the classic paved routes as well. Look for details and other announcements in the…
