2018 Jersey Design Unveiled
We are breaking the mold with a highly stlyin’ high-vis cycling jersey custom designed in collaboration with Cutaway for the 2018 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo. In this bright bold graphic design, you’ll be seen from afar with road-side shoulder and jersey back completed in high-vis. Jersey front evokes Shenandoah Mountain and the climbs of the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo. Jerseys feature three elastic rear pockets, mesh side panels, full zip. Club Cut. See sizing guide prior to purchase. 2018 event jerseys are available for purchase with event registration or as a unique transaction, both at BikeReg.com/GranFondo. Order by August 2 to guarantee…
Welcome Back, Porsche!
We are happy to extend a warm “Welcome back!” to Porsche, Flow Automotive, and Porsche of Charlottesville as a returning partner of the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo. You can expect many exciting opportunities at the 2018 Gran Fondo – thanks to Porsche, Flow Automotive, and Porsche of Charlottesville! General Manager Porsche of Charlottesville, values the partnership. “Occasionally in the automotive industry, an opportunity arises to create a partnership in which all members share the same values, energy and excitement,” he says. “Porsche of Charlottesville and Flow Automotive are thrilled to have such a partnership opportunity and have committed to sponsoring Jeremiah…
Brothers Craft Brewing Joins 2018 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo
Harrisonburg, Virginia-based craft brewery Brothers Craft Brewing is teaming up with the 2018 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo cycling event for an exciting partnership with a charitable mission. On September 30, 2018, the cycling event will feature the Brothers Craft Brewing Beer Garden to benefit the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition. After completing 36, 62, 78, 100, or 108-mile bicycle rides, participants can enjoy a selection of the brewery’s craft beers including the expertly crafted BCB favorites Lil’ Hellion, Admiral, and Drift. The BCB Beer Garden will offer a selection of other seasonal and specialty brews, perfectly timed for the start of Oktoberfest!…
Get Your Free Prostate Tracker
You probably track your miles, heart rate, watts and more; and now you can track your annual PSA levels, with a FREE ProstateTracker account thanks to the Prostate Cancer Awareness Project partnership with Jeremiah Bishop’s Alpine Loop Gran Fondo. Click here to visit ProstateTracker.org to learn more and create your free ProstateTracker account.
2017 Training Ride on Course
Group Training Expedition: Sunday, August 27, 2017 You are invited join in a group training ride designed to help ready riders for the Alpine Loop, Shenandoah Mountain Century and Shenandoah Mountain Adventure routes of the 2017 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo. At the training event, participants who are ramping up for the Alpine Loop should be prepared to tackle a 71-mile ride with 7,000+ feet of climing, including unpaved roads. Equipment should be suitable for the conditions. Riders training for the Shenandoah Mountain Century and Shenandoah Mountain Adventure can expect a 61-mile ride with 6,000 feet of climbing on entirely paved…
2017 Jersey Design
The 2017 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo jersey is the stunning result of a collaboration between Giant Step Design and Cutaway Clothing. The bold colors and vintage look evoke nostalgia for classic adventures and celebrate the simple thrill of bicycling. Jersey front and back feature the custom design inspired by the Shenandoah Valley and Allegheny Mountains featured in the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo. Jerseys features three elastic rear pockets, mesh side panels, full zip. Club Cut. See sizing guide prior to purchase. 2017 event jerseys are available for purchase with event registration or as a unique transaction. Jerseys ordered in advance will…
2017 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo Announced
Mark your calendar to share in this Virginia cycling tradition. Organizers of Jeremiah Bishop’s Alpine Loop Gran Fondo have announced the 2017 edition of the event will take place October 1, in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Registration for the event will open on BikeReg.com in February 2017. The previous editions of the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo have sold out in advance. Participants are encouraged to register early. Hosted by professional cyclist Jeremiah Bishop, the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo has become a Virginia cycling tradition, featuring five outstanding cycling routes and an unmatched after-party. Bishop nicknamed his favorite training route after the glorious…
LAST CHANCE 2016 Event Merchandise
By popular request, the sold-out 2016 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo jersey is now available for re-order for a limited time. By completing an order, you are guaranteeing a 2016 event jersey will be produced especially for you. Orders will be accepted until Friday, October 14, at 5 p.m. Full-size Alpine Loop Gran Fondo event posters and pottery items are also available. If you are looking for another way to commemorate your adventure, be sure to check out the Loopie prints that have been designed especially for each of the five routes of the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo. These prints are of…
2016 Jersey Special Opportunity
By popular request, the sold-out 2016 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo jersey is now available for re-order. By completing a purchase, you are guaranteeing a 2016 event jersey will be produced espeically for you. Orders will be accepted until Friday, October 14, at 5 p.m. From that time, production is estimated at 6 weeks. Costs included shipping. The 2016 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo poster that was displayed at the Cycling Celebration and Finish Line Festival was very popular among participants. By request, it is being offered in standard poster size prints of 24″ x 36″, which will arrive rolled and ready…
Get Your Ridge Supply Alpine Edition Socks Before They’re Gone
Ridge Supply, designers of limited edition cycling socks made in the USA, have partnered with the 2016 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo and introduced an Alpine Edition of the classic Skyline Dawn sock design. The Ridge Supply booth was onsite all weekend at the Gran Fondo, so most participants stocked up, but you can find this limited edition design on the Ridge Supply website until Friday, October 7th.
