2023 Hotel Specials

The Alpine Loop Gran Fondo will take place Sunday, September 24, 2023. Reserve your Harrisonburg-area lodging for the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo as soon as possible.

All lodging rates listed below are offered to Alpine Loop Gran Fondo participants first come, first served until hotels are booked. Many of these special rates expire 30 days in advance of the event. Book early!

Hotel Madison and Shenandoah Valley Conference Center
Now open in the heart of Harrisonburg, the Hotel Madison will also offer special rates for the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo. Gran Fondo participants are invited to take advantage of 15% discounts off the standard rates for multi-night stays over the special event weekend. Guests can make reservations online, using the Corporate/Promo code “HM15” in the booking process, or calling the hotel and mentioning this offer.

2023 Event Jersey

We are excited to unveil the 2023 edition Alpine Loop Gran Fondo cycling jersey, custom designed in collaboration with Cutaway USA for the 2023 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo. The 2023 design complements the 2023 finisher ribbons, inspired by the colorful fringe traditionally sewn on the leather straps of Swiss glockens. Available in Men/Unisex and Women cuts. Jerseys feature three elastic rear pockets, mesh side panels, full zip. Club Cut. See sizing guides prior to purchase.

2023 event jerseys are available for purchase with event registration or as a unique transaction, both at BikeReg.com/GranFondo. Jerseys purchased prior to August 4 will be guaranteed for pickup at the 2023 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo.

2023 Event Registration is LIVE

Registration for the 2023 event is live at BikeReg.com/GranFondo with early bird opportunities for the first 200 registrants.

The 2023 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo is September 24. Participants select from 5 routes ranging in distances from 36 to 110 miles, with the premiere Alpine Loop route including significant mountain climbs and dirt and gravel roads.

The event benefits the Cancer Journeys Foundation and hosts the Prostate Cancer Awareness Project King and Queen of the Mountains and Sprint competitions with electronic timed segments.

An unmatched end-of-season celebration at the Finish Line Festival in the heart of downtown Harrisonburg make this event one to experience.

2023 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo

Save the date and inspire your season. The Alpine Loop Gran Fondo will take place September 24, 2023.
Registration will open on BikeReg.com at 10AM, February 1.

2022 Update and Announcements

Event director Erin here with an update and some announcements:

This year, we’re putting the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo on hold to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of my amazing parents. While I’d hoped to simply shift the event date this year, the late-spring release of the James Madison University football schedule offered no great alternatives that wouldn’t also encroach on other local cycling events that I admire. The high-quality experience of the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo and the City of Harrisonburg’s ability to roll out the red carpet for riders, their friends and families is inextricably linked to holding the event when the university is not also hosting a special event weekend (homecoming, parent’s weekend, etc.).

The Alpine Loop Gran Fondo will return in 2023.

In the meantime, there are exciting opportunities on the horizon:

In conjunction with Jeremiah’s roll as an advisory board member of The Lost River Trails Coalition (LRTC), we invite you to join in the inaugural Lost River Classic gravel race on August 20, 2022. The Lost River Classic will support the development of multi-use and mountain biking trails in Lost River State Park in Hardy County, West Virginia. The immediate aim of the LRTC the creation of a beginner-friendly trail system with the goal of establishing a youth mountain biking program in Hardy County. Jeremiah will participate in the Lost River Classic and looks forward to reuniting with many Gran Fondo friends there.
Register here

On September 11, 2022, the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC) will host the 40th annual Shenandoah Valley Century. The Century serves as a fundraiser for the SVBC. This event is capped at 300 participants and always fills in advance.
Register here

In December, Jeremiah will host his annual Grüß von Krampus ride. This formerly hush-hush gravel expedition will grow to welcome more riders to take on the wicked challenge. Details and registration will be announced in September.

Looking to 2023, we’ve got a new gravel adventure planned for late spring and the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo will return as our season’s capstone cycling celebration.

As always, we invite you to support the mission of the Cancer Journeys Foundation Prostate Cancer Awareness Project and urge those of you who are 35-years and older to schedule your routine PSA screening. Get your FREE PSA-tracking tool at ProstateTracker.org.

The Cancer Journeys Foundation hosts a full calendar of Stress Buster Zwift Rides for Cancer Survivors and #StopCancer Advocates. Looking to relieve stress and maintain a healthy exercise routine? Join us for stress-free, easy, 30-minute group cycling rides on Zwift.The Zwift rides will be lead by CJF Founder, Robert Hess, and will take you on a virtual scenic route. As you ride, you’ll be able to chat with fellow cancer survivors and #StopCancer advocates, and get a healthy dose of exercise. Learn more at https://cancerjourneysfoundation.org/events/

2021 Results

Results for the Prostate Cancer Awareness Project King and Queen of the Mountain competitions and Sprint contest are posted at SVE Timing.

King and Queen of the Mountains Results
Alpine Loop: Overall and Top-3 by Age-Group
Shenandoah Mountain Adventure/Century: Overall and Top-3 by Age Group
First place winners in 5-year age groups will receive Prostate Cancer Awareness Project King and Queen of the Mountains jerseys. Winners will be notified with details.

King and Queen of the Hill Results
Mt Solon Metric Century: Overall and Top-3 by Age Group
Valley View Challenge: Overall and Top-3 by Age Group
Winners were recognized with podium photographs taken onsite.

Sprint Results
Alpine Loop: Overall and Top-3 by Age-Group
Shenandoah Mountain Adventure/Century: Overall and Top-3 by Age Group
Mt Solon Metric Century: Overall and Top-3 by Age Group
Valley View Challenge: Overall and Top-3 by Age Group
First place winners in 5-year age groups will receive Prostate Cancer Awareness Project Sprinters jerseys. Winners will be notified with details.

Couples Conquer the Mountain
Results are posted here. First place team will receive jerseys and a special gift from Chestnut Ridge Coffee Roasters.

Elapsed Finish Times
Overall finish times are viewable here, use the drop down “event” button to select your route. Please remember overall finish times are not incentivized and no prizes are awarded.

2021 Bib Numbers Assigned

2021 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo bib numbers are available here: 2021 Participant Bib by Last Name

Packet Pickup will take place:

Saturday, September 25, 2-6 p.m.
Outdoor Patio
Brothers Craft Brewing
800 N Main Street,
Harrisonburg, Virginia

Sunday, September 26, 6:30-7:45 a.m.
Turner Pavilion / Staging Area & Finish Line Location
228 S Liberty Street, Harrisonburg, Virginia

For those able to, please collect your packets on Saturday. Event-day packet pickup is for those unable to arrive on Saturday. Please spread apart in line. There’s no need to crowd packet pickup. Masks should be worn at the packet pickup tables and in other areas when you cannot maintain a safe physical distance from others.

All participants need to collect their corresponding timing chip at the event. Timing chips will not be in rider packets. Simply approach the timing chip distribution tables one at a time and collect your chip. You must have your bib number with you. Timing chips must be returned at the finish line.

Riders can collect someone else’s number and packet if: the absent rider has completed their online event waiver (most of you have). Otherwise, they will need to check in and complete a form onsite. Please do not “do your friend a favor” and collect their bib number and packet without asking them first – this leads to confusion.

Riders who purchased additional merchandise, jerseys, and meal tickets will receive those items in their packets.

Please remember, event t-shirts were guaranteed onsite to participants who registered through September 13. Additional shirts will be available for those participants who signed up later to select from on site. Event t-shirts will not be mailed to riders who do not attend the event.

Any unclaimed jerseys that were purchased will be mailed following the event, shipping charges may apply if you are in an extremely far-flung location.

2021 Routes

2021 routes are ready for download and turn-by-turn event-day use.

Route maps for the 2021 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo are viewable on the Routes page. Participants will be notified of any further updates made in advance of the event.

To download or print cue sheets, click “View Full Version” or “Send to Device” in the upper left corner of the desired route frame on the routes page. Participants are encouraged to download the files to their navigation devices or print cue sheets in advance of the event. A limited number of cue sheets will be available at check in tables on site.

Alpine Loop Gran Fondo preparations are in the final stages. We look forward to sharing the adventure with you soon.

Registered event participants will receive a comprehensive pre-event e-mail on September 21.

Registration Closes Soon!

Registration for the 2021 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo closes September 10, 2021.

If you plan to join in the adventure, sign up now at BikeReg.com/GranFondo.

Closing registration in advance allows our event partners to make special preparations. We’re setting the stage for a great adventure and look forward to sharing it with you!