Partners

The 2024 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo is made possible with the support from the following partners:

2021 Alpine Loop by Ridge Supply

Ridge Supply has unveiled the custom design for the 2021 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo.

The design features a rainbow of colors to complement the 2021 event them in a 6″ Single Cuff Aireator made in North Carolina. The Alpine Loop Gran Fondo design is the perfect complement to the 2021 event jersey by Cutaway USA.

The only way to guarantee a pair of the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo design is to register for the 2021 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo (as a participant or fundraising supporter). One pair is included with each event registration.

Visit the Ridge Supply booth at Alpine Loop Gran Fondo finish line, or shop Ridge Supply online.

Participants, Claim Your Ridge Supply Socks

Fresh from Ridge Supply, The Alpine – Loop 10 edition celebrates the 10th anniversary of the event and your #MyGranFondo Challenge. Included with your entry, all participants receive one pair of this custom design shipped direct.

Details about how to claim your complimentary pair of this Alpine edition were sent to all participants via e-mail titled “Your Gran Fondo Challenge, Contests and How To’s” on September 16. Look for that info and claim your pair today.

Ridge Supply THE ALPINE LOOP GRAN FONDO

Ridge Supply has unveiled the official sock of Jeremiah Bishop’s 2019 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo: THE ALPINE LOOP GRAN FONDO in green and purple, a 6″ Single Cuff Aireator made in North Carolina. THE ALPINE LOOP GRAN FONDO socks are the perfect complement to the 2019 event jerseys by Cutaway USA.

The socks will be awarded to the Prostate Cancer Awareness Project King and Queen of the Mountain Contest 5-year age group winners, and available for purchase onsite along with a full selection of Ridge Supply cycling apparel. Visit the Ridge Supply booth at Alpine Loop Gran Fondo packet pickup and the Finish Line Festival, or shop Ridge Supply online.

 

 

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.

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.

 

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 Bishop’s Alpine Loop Gran Fondo.”

“We look forward to supporting this premier cycling event,” he says. “It is our hope that in addition to providing support, we will meet both cyclists and volunteers, encourage participation, and showcase some of our Porsche luxury automobiles while helping enhance both the event and fundraising.”

Porsche of Charlottesville will have an amazing presence at the 2018 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo and Cycling Capital Celebration, about which he says, “we look forward to meeting and celebrating with you all!”

Porsche is proud to support the Cancer Journeys Foundation King and Queen of the Mountains Competition, offering Porsche merchandise prizes for top-3 overall male and female winners among the mountain routes.

You can experience what Porsche has to offer when you attend registration and packet pick on Saturday, September 29, at Brothers Craft Brewing brewery and taproom, and the Cycling Celebration dinner at Hotel Madison; and on Sunday September 30, at the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo cycling event. See you there!

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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.

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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!

Brothers Craft Brewing was founded by the three Shifflett siblings, who “used their collective experience to execute a singular vision: brew exciting, unique craft beers that emphasize and support their community.”

This community connection is at the heart of the partnership with the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo. Every BCB beer sold at the event will directly support the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition in the group’s efforts to create and promote a center of safe, sustainable and enjoyable cycling in Harrisonburg and the surrounding Shenandoah Valley.

Brothers Craft Brewing beers will be featured throughout the season at the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo, the Cycling Celebration dinner event, training rides, volunteer thank-you party and a special “Cask for a Cause” event to benefit the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition.

Next time you’re in Harrisonburg, visit the brewery and taproom. Be sure to tell ’em Jeremiah and Erin sent you!

We look forward to sharing a cycling adventure and raising a glass with you.

Cheers!

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For more information about the Brothers Craft Brewing Beer Garden at the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo, see “The Finish Line Festival” guide.