2023 Results

SVE Timing – Mid-Atlantic results are posted for Sprint, King and Queen of the Hill, and the Mountains contests,  reported for 5-year age groups. To view your overall time on course, click your name to expand the view to include all timing data.

There were some fierce competitions out there. Congrats to everyone who set out on the amazing adventure!

Mountains Contest (Shenandoah Mountain Century and Shenandoah Mountain Adventure routes categories combined and Alpine Loop) winners are awarded jerseys. Winners who were not present will be contacted by The Prostate Cancer Awareness Project to arrange sizing and shipping.

2023 Fundraisers Ride Inspired

The Alpine Loop Gran Fondo has a multi-faceted charitable mission, a major component of which is through partnership with the Cancer Journeys Foundation Prostate Cancer Awareness Project. Each year, participants are invited to join in the optional fundraising efforts in support of this mission; and each year fundraising riders show up with amazing dedication, purposeful goals, and inspired leadership. Every year we say it, and every year we mean it with renewed awe: these fundraising participants are amazing!

2023 fundraisers are rallying contributions through September 25. Their stories and fundraising pages are featured at PledgeReg.com where everyone is invited to share in their inspiration.

Click here for a look at the 2023 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo: Benefiting Cancer Journeys Foundation leader board.

The Prostate Cancer Awareness Project aims to significantly increase prostate cancer survivorship by dramatically increasing the rate of early detection, with the objective that that no man experiences a surprise, post-metastasis prostate cancer diagnosis.

As the presenting sponsor of the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo, Cancer Journeys Foundation shows its dedication to cancer survivorship, raising awareness about prostate cancer screening and early detection, and encouraging healthy lifestyle choices. The organization hosts the annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Project Mountains and Sprint Contests, awarding winners jerseys to age group and overall champions in a variety of categories.

Cancer Journeys Foundation CEO Robert Hess emphasizes how important events like the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo are for the mission of prostate cancer awareness. “The conversations you have with the men in your life, in your social groups, about prostate cancer, and taking an annual test; that’s incredibly valuable to what The Prostate Cancer Awareness Project is trying to accomplish.”

Through partnership with the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo, The Prostate Cancer Awareness Project has funded and maintained ProstateTracker.org a free and anonymous PSA tracking tool. Every participant and additional fundraiser has shared in this effort and are invited to use and share ProtateTracker.org with all the men in their lives.

Ridge Supply – Alpine Loop ’23

It’s become an Alpine Loop Gran Fondo tradition for participants to receive a bag full of custom event gear. Here’s a peek at the pre-production mockup of the 2023 cycling sock design by Ridge Supply.

This custom take on the Ride Streak 6″ aireator cuff is made specially for the 2023 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo. The sock is designed to complement the 2023 event jersey and finisher ribbons. Participants who register in advance are guaranteed a pair ready and waiting for them at packet pickup.

Register now for the 2023 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo

Fundraisers Surpass 2020 Goal

Fundraising participant Sarah Hynes joins CJF CEO Robert Hess on the start line of the 2019 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo.

2020 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo #MyGranFondo Challenge fundraising participants have collectively raised $8,374.39 for the Cancer Journeys Foundation Prostate Cancer Awareness Project. This is a meaningful victory with life-saving possibilities.

The Prostate Cancer Awareness Project aims to significantly increase prostate cancer survivorship by dramatically increasing the rate of early detection, with the objective that that no man experiences a surprise, post-metastasis prostate cancer diagnosis.

As the presenting sponsor of the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo, Cancer Journeys Foundation shows its dedication to cancer survivorship, raising awareness about prostate cancer screening and early detection, and encouraging healthy lifestyle choices. The organization hosts the annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Project King and Queen of the Mountains Contests, awarding winners jerseys to age group and overall champions in a variety of categories. In 2020 the contest continued with a revised format. Winners are being announced and a virtual awards presentation will soon be shared.

In a message from the event’s virtual start line, Cancer Journeys Foundation CEO Robert Hess extended his thanks to all who rode in the event and participated in the fundraising efforts, emphasizing how important these activities are for the mission of prostate cancer awareness. “The conversations you have with the men in your life, in your groups, about prostate cancer, and taking an annual test; that is incredibly valuable to what The Prostate Cancer Awareness Project is trying to accomplish.”

Through partnership with the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo, The Prostate Cancer Awareness Project has funded and maintained ProstateTracker.org a free and anonymous PSA tracking tool. Every participant and additional fundraiser has shared in this effort and are invited to use and share ProtateTracker.org with all the men in their lives.

A complete listing of fundraising participants will be compiled and also celebrated in an upcoming multimedia project.

Unboxing Gran Fondo Goodies

Cancer Journeys Foundation president and The Prostate Cancer Awareness Project founder Robert Hess is sharing in the excitement of the #MyGranFondo Challenge from his home in Los Angeles, California where he’s unboxing his Gran Fondo goodie box.

Participants, as you set out on your #MyGranFondo adventures this weekend, continue to share photos and videos of your experience using the tag #MyGranFondo and tag @CancerJourneys and @JBsGranFondo on Facebook and Instagram.

Was there something in your Gran Fondo support box that you were especially excited to see? Did something come in extra handy when you needed it most? Share those stories! It’s inspiring to stay connected and celebrate your adventures.

Rolling Toward the Weekend, Sharing Your Story, and Virtual Ways to Connect

Get pumped for this weekend’s weather forecast! Throughout the region, it looks like Mother Nature will be setting a great stage for your big adventures.

Many participants have been training for a route that’s meaningful to them. It’s been inspiring to learn about what you have planned and share in your stories. The #MyGranFondo Strava Club has been an engaging new way for participants to come together, inspire and encourage one another. If you’re participating in the 2020 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo #MyGranFondo Challenge and have yet to join the Club, it’s not too late to share in the opportunity.

If you’re still plotting an adventure for your #MyGranFondo Challenge, check out the collection of routes compiled by Jeremiah Bishop and other Alpine Loop Gran Fondo ambassadors across the country. All 2020 routes are unsupported and you are encouraged to make the safest choices given your location and unique circumstances.

The Prostate Cancer Awareness Project King and Queen of the Mountains and Sprint contests continue throughout the weekend. Participants’ efforts have been impressive! There have been massive suffer scores, hundreds of PRs, and quite a few new crowns among the activities. We’re cheering for all participants and look forward to awarding winners’ jerseys next week.

Friday, September 25, at 6:30PM Jeremiah will go live on Instagram for a happy hour-style weekend kickoff. Look for some familiar Gran Fondo faces to join him and share some special stories. Throughout the day on Saturday, September 26, he will share his Instagram story of the Alpine Loop to inspire others to similarly tell the story of what motivates and inspires their big rides.

Throughout your lead-up and preparations, big ride, and afterwards, please share your story. When participants use the hashtag #MyGranFondo and tag @JBsGranFondo, @AlpineLoopGranFondo, and @CancerJourneys on Facebook and Instagram, their stories will be shared and their achievements celebrated – including possible use in the Prostate Cancer Awareness Project video.

On Sunday morning at 8AM, virtual start line sendoff’s will be shared on Facebook and Instagram. At 6PM Jeremiah will again go live for a toast and ceremonial ringing of giant Swiss Glocken on behalf of all 2020 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo #MyGranFondo participants.

It looks to be an adventurous weekend, wherever your inspiration takes you!

A Message From Robert Hess

Cancer Journeys Foundation CEO Robert Hess has a message to the riders participating in the virtual 2020 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo #MyGranFondo Challenge for prostate cancer awareness.

2020 Supporters List

Active Fundraisers

To see who is actively working to raise funds in support of Cancer Journeys Foundation Prostate Cancer Awareness Project, visit the 2020 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo fundraising portal, where you can also support an individual fundraiser or contribute to the event-wide fundraising goal.

At the conclusion of active fundraising (Oct. 1, 2020) this page will be updated to reflect the names of participants who actively gathered contributions in support of The Prostate Cancer Awareness Project and will be listed in order of most funds raised.

Additional Contributions

Alpine Loop Gran Fondo participants are also showing their support for the charitable mission of the event by making additional contributions along with their registrations into the event. This list will be updated periodically through September 2020. This list was updated September 11, 2020. For these contributions, thanks to the following:

Champions of the Gran Fondo:
John Filicicchia
Jane Gray
Vincent Kelly – In honor of Frank Kelly
Dick Koch
GMike Rodgers – In honor of Richard Rodgers
Barry Sherry
Michael L. Smith

Gran Fondo Supporters:
Curtis Berkey
Kevin Drawbaugh
Ed Edmundson
Steve Nagy – In honor of David Carey
Thomas Peddy

Friends of the Gran Fondo:
Craig Beaumont
Michael Howard
Paul Lengermann

Outstanding Participants:
Dan Behrend
W Chris Davis – In honor of Graham Davis
Matthew Freund
Seth Garber
Kathleen Hughes
Richard McAfee
Chioma Ohalete
Mark Pasierb
LC Yarnelle

Those who are giving to the Gran Fondo Scholarship Fund, supporting the Richmond Cycling Corps ongoing mission:
Dan Behrend
Seth Garber
Michael Howard
Thomas Peddy

With thanks to all who will participate in or otherwise support the 2020 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo.

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

2020 Fundraising Incentives Updated

The optional opportunity to support the charitable mission of the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo couldn’t be simpler: Just sign up for the 2020 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo and give what you can! If you want the option to go above and beyond as a fundraiser, you can use your customized PledgeReg.com fundraising page (automatically created with event registration) to recruit additional contributions toward the charitable mission.

For 2020 the following additional incentives are available to those who meet the following fundraising goals:

Fundraising for Prostate Cancer Awareness Project
$25: 1 Pair PCAP Cycling Socks, available to first 25 individuals to reach goal
$50: Cancer Journeys Foundation “CJ” Mascot, available to first 40 individuals to reach goal
$100: Special media feature on Alpine Loop Gran Fondo and PCAP social channels, and $10 Road ID gift card
$250: $50 Road ID gift card
$350: Cancer Journeys Foundation Michael Valenti cycling jersey
$500: Choice of 1-year Strava Premium membership OR 1-year Zwift membership
$750: Relive Club membership OR TrainingPeaks Premium account upgrade (either incentive for 12-month period)
$1,000: Free Entry 2021 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo
Top Fundraiser: Personalized Loopie print

There will be additional fundraising prizes announced throughout the season to recognize early-season efforts, some mid-season fundraising “sprint” competitions, and some late-season incentives.

Updates:
September Week 1: Top-3 Fundraisers win CJF USA Flag face mask
September Week 2: Top-3 Fundraisers win ALGF Farmhouse Mug
September Week 3: Top-2 Fundraisers win 12oz Box Chestnut Ridge Coffee Roasters El Salvador Cacahuatique
September Week 4: Top Individual Fundraising leap from September 21 – 27 wins Friendly City Fortune Ticket

One hundred percent of contributions received via PledgeReg.com in support participant fundraising will go directly to Cancer Journeys Foundation Prostate Cancer Awareness Project. All additional contributions made with registration will go directly to the event beneficiaries – you can even chose to designate these contributions through the registration process. As added incentive, contributors who give above and beyond, raising $100 or more, will be recognized leading up to the event and on the start line.

When we roll up to the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo start line, each participant will have had the chance to contribute to the charitable mission of the event – and we’ll see how much we can give when we all give together!

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Thank you for joining us in support of these incredible and effective initiatives and organizations!