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 31 to guarantee your jersey.

Jerseys will be ready for pickup at the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo event sign-in.

 

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 Signature Chicken Wings
House-Made Sauces
Caesar Jack
Southwest Chopped Cob Salad
Redheaded Stepchild Dessert
(Waffles Topped with Strawberry Compote and Powdered Sugar)
In addition to your meal, all non-alcoholic drinks,
and the first round of beer, wine, mixed drinks are included.

Tickets are only available in advance.
Get yours and we’ll tell you where to find the door and the secret knock.

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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!

 

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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 weeks ahead.

2019 fundraising will support the Cancer Journeys Foundation Prostate Cancer Awareness Project.

Thank you – 2018 Fundraisers, Supporters

Fundraising participants exceeded the 2018 fundraising goal in advance of the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo and continued to rally support for the event’s charitable mission, taking fundraising to the next level!

Following are the names of participants who actively gathered contributions in support of the Cancer Journeys Foundation Prostate Cancer Awareness Project, listed in order of most funds raised:

Sarah Hynes
Mark Bates
GMike Rodgers
Selene Yeager
Brendan Stackpole
W. Paul Meehan
Michael Gnatek
General Donation
Robert Ketterlinus
Thomas Jacquemet
Gregory Rockett
Marc Tremblay
Jonathan Leavitt
Brook Ballard
Taylor Abraham
Brent Bykowski
Joe Kumer
Eben Block
Adam Steinman
Dusty Barr
Lisa Barr
Earl Smith
Augustus Mealor
Pablo Bachelet
Peter Dattels
Jeff Marco
James Cardona
Paul Allen
Brian Howell
David Duvall
David Ingels
Chris Hardee
Brian Sweeney
Patrick Timoney
Arthur Lechtman
Consuelo Bachelet
Theodore Jones
Robert Birdsey

Alpine Loop Gran Fondo participants also showed their support for the charitable mission of the event, by making additional contributions along with their registrations into the event. For these contributions, thanks to the following:

Champions of the Gran Fondo
Barry Sherry
Jeremiah Bishop
Michael Jay Borza
Matt Hawkins
Marc Tremblay
Jameson Cahill
GMike Rodgers
Jorg Decressin
Robert Hess

Gran Fondo Supporters
Matt Parker
Donald Deeds
Michael Zymowski
Craig Beaumont
Eddie Bumbaugh
John Lowell
Adrian Halme
Jane Gray
John Phifer

Friends of the Gran Fondo
Jim Duncan
Allon Shiff
Lynne Blake-Hedges
Bradley Vinz
Michael Joyce
Michael Lidik
Joe Kumer
Richard Stevenson
Jeff Rommel
John McCann
Ken West
Chris Hardee
Paul Allen
Max Huffman
David Duvall
Simon Ritchie
Michael Basgier
Dane Petersen
Erik Keith

 Outstanding Participants
Henry Monti
Brent Bykowski
Joan Wicks
Philip Koenig
Jason Eversole
Douglas Schutte
James Harvey
Kate Hoof
John Maguire
Evan Papageorgiou
Julian Macovei
Anja Decressin
Conrad Decressin
Frank Giresi
Robert Newman
William Donahoe
Marc Siegel
Palo Mojto
Giles Howson
Nicholas Satriano
Sean Mclaughlin
Marta Chaffee
Philip Rosenberg
LC Yarnelle
David Safford
Carl Erickson
Ed Edmundson
Todd Kinkead
Bill Aspinwall
Barbra Wehrle
Clay Perfall
Peter Dula
Gretchen Sallah
Christopher Moschella
Tyler Hemmerich
Gustavo Pecunia
Dennis Houmard
Kevin Lavin
Brandon Corbin
Steven Barnett
Dan Combs
Maddie Matarazzo
Joseph Cloud
Jerry Smith
Craig Burow
Dusty Barr
Lisa Barr
Alexander Berezner
Rick Bartlett
Donald Stevenson
Rebecca Kebberly
John Workman
Jonathan Leavitt
Brook Ballard
clark Mitchell
Phil Falconer
Lee Bock
Jon Kemp
Todd Erickson
Jack Ketterlinus
Robert Ketterlinus
Jacob Rykken
Jonathan McClure
Lary Neron
Athena Moundalexis

Those who gave to the Gran Fondo Scholarship Fund, supporting reduced entries for 27 college, high school, and youth cyclists in 2018:
Brian Sweeney
Matthew Freund
Jeff Marco
Nicholas Satriano
David Robinson
Marta Chaffee
LC Yarnelle
Ed Edmundson
Misha O’Hanlan
Peter Dula
Gretchen Sallah
Chris Danaceau
Marc Tremblay
John Maguire
Chris Hardee
George Ganoung
John McCann
Augustus Mealor
Michael Zymowski

Thanks to all who participated in or volunteered with the 2018 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo.

Learn more about the charitable mission of the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo.

2018 Sponsors – Thank You

The 2018 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo was made possible by outstanding support from the following event sponsors. Please join us in giving thanks to these important partners and stay connected with them in the future.

Cancer Journeys Foundation – The Prostate Cancer Awareness Project
Porsche of Charlottesville
Brothers Craft Brewing
US Foods
Bishop Training
The Myrias Group
Hotel Madison
Ridge Supply
Cutaway USA
Chestnut Ridge Coffee Roasters

Advantage Physical Therapy
Black Sheep Coffee
Bluestone Bike & Run
Briery Branch Community Center
Chanello’s Pizza
Coca Cola
The Frazier Quarry
Front Country
Hall Home Events
Hank’s Grille & Bar
Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance
Heritage Bakery and Cafe
Honey Baked Ham Cafe
Honey Stinger
Hotel Appalachia Recording Studio
Outbound
Raw Revolution
Rocktown Bicycles
Shenandoah Bicycle Company
Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition
Shen-Rock Bike Team
South Fork Volunteer Fire Department
Tradeshow Direct
Wyse Cycles

With additional thanks to the following groups for providing volunteer support for the event:

Bluestone Bike & Run
Bluestone Elementary School Community of Helping Hands
JMU Cheerleading
JMU Cycling Team
Shenandoah Bicycle Company
Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition
Shen-Rock Bike Team
Staunton Harrisonburg Organization of Religious Temple Youth
W.H. Keister Elementary School PTO

Countless other individual volunteers support the Gran Fondo; on event day, in the weeks leading up, and all throughout the year. For their help, we are immensely grateful.
Thanks to everyone who shares in creating the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo.

2018 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo Photos

Photography highlights from the 2018 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo are now available.

The Bruce Buckley Photography team was onsite capturing images from the early morning hours, on course, at the Porsche Red Carpet Finish Line Photo Booth, the Cancer Journeys Prostate Cancer Awareness Project podium, and all around the finish line festivities. They’ve got thousands of images. Soon a full gallery will be posted.

Photos from the Porsche Red Carpet Finish Line Photo Booth and Podium (coming soon!) will be available for free download in galleries uploaded to Facebook.

We are as excited as you are in anticipation of reliving the incredible experience of the 2018 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo. If you have photos to share, please use the hashtags #AlpineLoopGranFondo on social media, tag Alpine Loop Gran Fondo on Facebook, and tag @JBsGranFondo on Twitter and Instagram.

2018 Results King and Queen of the Mountains

Results from the Cancer Journeys Foundation King and Queen of the Hill and Prostate Cancer Awareness Project King and Queen of the Mountains contests are posted at SVE Timing.

At the event, King and Queen of the Hill winners (first place on Mole Hill timed segment, 5-year age groups, Valley View Challenge and Mt Solon Metric Century) were recognized and awarded a pair of 2018 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo socks by Ridge Supply.

King and Queen of the Mountains winners (top-3, 5-year age groups, Alpine Loop and combined Shenandoah Mountain routes) were recognized and awarded a Prostate Cancer Awareness Project jersey and 2018 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo socks by Ridge Supply. To remove professional riders from their age group categories, those entrants ages are listed as 99 and are included in the overall results.

Couples Conquer the Mountains contest results will be posted very soon. In the excitement of the day, this report was overlooked. Awards will be delivered to the top-3 teams in this contest.

If you have corrections or questions about the timing data, please submit those inquiries here.

Advantage Physical Therapy at Finish Line Festival

Advantage Physical Therapy will be at the Finish Line Festival of the 2018 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo to provide on-site stretching and manual therapy techniques to assist recovery for participants. If you have tight muscles or tired joints following your big ride, head to the Advantage Physical Therapy tents where physical therapists and athletic trainers will ready to help.

As a long-time supporter of the charitable mission of the event, Advantage Physical Therapy will donate all tips or money collected for their services directly back to the cause.