Your Visit
Information for Visitors: Getting Here, Staying Here, Playing Here
The Start and Finish Line are located at: Turner Pavilion, 228 S. Liberty Street, Harrisonburg, Virginia.
The parade-style start of the Gran Fondo will take place on South Main Street between Warren Street and Court Square. The Finish Line Festival will be held in the Turner Pavilion and adjacent lawn.
View the map below, for important locations for the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo, Cycling Celebration, hotels and local bike shops. For a complete schedule of weekend events, click here.
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2023 Sign In and Packet Pickup:
Saturday, September 23, Time and Location will be updated
Sunday, September 24, 6-7:30 a.m. – Turner Pavilion, 228 South Liberty Street, Harrisonburg
Event Day Parking
There is ample parking in downtown Harrisonburg. Event event-day parking is allowed in the municipal lot adjacent to the Turner Pavilion – the location of the Start and Finish Line Festival.
View the map (above) for parking locations. In all instances, obey posted parking signs and meters if applicable. Sunday parking is all-day and free in almost all downtown locations.
Host Hotels
Complete details and discounts are available here.
Finish Line Festival
The Finish Line Festival is a welcome sight for Gran Fondo participants. Their arrival is celebrated and some of the fun is just beginning. Everyone will enjoy live music performances; celebrate the KOM Ceremonies. Cycling participants are treated to a full meal with their event entry, while friends and family are invited to share the delicious offerings by purchasing meal tickets (in advance only). Beer Garden and Coffee Shop accept cash on site.
Complete details about the Finish Line Festival are available here.
Spectating on Course
Family, friends and other spectators are invited to cheer for Gran Fondo participants. The best places to see and connect with your loved ones on the course will be the Start/Finish and the Rest Stations. We’d love to have your help – even briefly – at the venue or any of the Rest Stations; especially if your vehicle has the ability to carry a cyclist or two (and their bicycles) back to the Finish Line. Check out the volunteer opportunities.
Please do not attempt to follow a rider throughout the duration of the event – slow vehicles following along the course can contribute to aggressive behavior from non-event-related motorists and create dangerous situations for cycling participants.
Enjoying Harrisonburg and the Surrounding Area
Following are links to area experts when it comes to dining, lodging, local attractions and cultural events. You’re sure to be surprised by how much our hometown has to offer!
