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You can find all the important information, news and big announcements about the 2018 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo, here at www.AlpineLoopGranFondo.com. But, if you like to stay “in the know” about other developments, details and more conversational aspects of the big event, you’ll enjoy the Gran Fondo Facebook Page.

Once you’ve “Liked” the Page, you’ll want to make sure you’ll see all the latest posts and news – and not just the ones Facebook curates for you to see. From the  Gran Fondo Page, click on the “Liked” button and then select “Get Notifications.” Then you’ll be all set!

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2017 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo Announced

Mark your calendar to share in this Virginia cycling tradition.

Organizers of Jeremiah Bishop’s Alpine Loop Gran Fondo have announced the 2017 edition of the event will take place October 1, in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Registration for the event will open on BikeReg.com in February 2017. The previous editions of the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo have sold out in advance. Participants are encouraged to register early.

Hosted by professional cyclist Jeremiah Bishop, the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo has become a Virginia cycling tradition, featuring five outstanding cycling routes and an unmatched after-party.

Bishop nicknamed his favorite training route after the glorious mountain top meadows, winding climbs and hillside farms reminiscent of the Austrian, German and Swiss settings where he has competed. This magnificent scenery is the backdrop for the most challenging and adventurous Gran Fondo in the United States – now in its seventh year. The namesake route begins in Harrisonburg, Virginia and covers 108 miles featuring 11,500 feet of climbing.

In addition to the 108-Mile Alpine Loop, there are options that encourage and challenge cyclists of all abilities to join in the Gran Fondo. At 103, 78, 62, and 36 miles, these courses showcase the idyllic scenery that make Harrisonburg and Rockingham County famed riding destinations.

The event serves a charitable mission to support the Prostate Cancer Awareness Project, Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition, Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance, Build Our Park, and a variety of other local organizations and initiatives.

For more information, visit www.AlpineLoopGranFondo.com.

2016 Registration is Open!

The 2016 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo will take place on Sunday, September 25, 2016.

Registration for the 2016 event is now open. Registration will remain open until Friday, September 26, 2014 – or until field limits have been reached. (In previous years, the 107-mile route has reached capacity in advance of the event.)

Participants are encouraged to take advantage of early registration discounts through March 31.

Pre-event dinner tickets will be offered through August – or until event reaches capacity in advance.

We look forward to sharing the adventure and celebration with you in September 2016!

NEW: ‘Fondo Breakfast Items Offered

Heritage Bakery & Cafe of Harrisonburg is offering pre-orders for event-day breakfast items.

Breakfast items ordered in advance will be available beginning at Sunday, September 20, 6 a.m. at the Turner Pavilion start / finish venue of the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo.

Enjoy a French-inspired start to the day, including the following menu items:

  • bacon egg and cheese croissant/gluten free bread available ($6.50)
  • spinach egg cheese croissant/ gluten free bread available ($6.00)
  • chocolate croissants ($3)
  • gluten and dairy free muffins – blueberry, banana walnut, lemon poppy, chocolate espresso, orange cranberry  ($3)
  • homemade granola bowl with yogurt (or almond milk), bananas and honey  ($6)

Heritage Bakery & Cafe items are available to order until registration closes on Thursday, September 17.

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The Lucas Roasting Company mobile coffee shop will be onsite at the Turner Pavilion beginning at 6 a.m. The mobile coffee shop will offer a full selection of their distinctive coffees, espresso, specialty drinks, and their unending variety of iced and blended drinks, including smoothies, chai teas and delicious frozen coffee beverages throughout the day. Cash and credit cards accepted.

2013 Photo Highlights

The Joe Foley Photography team captured thousands of images of the 2013 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo – that will soon be available for you. In the meantime, this gallery features editorial-style highlights from the big ride. All photos copyright (c) Joe Foley Photography 2013.

Introducing the new www.AlpineLoopGranFondo.com!

We’re excited to launch an all-new version of www.AlpineLoopGranFondo.com

The new platform will allow us to post news, updates, announcements; share photos and links; and keep all of the event information up-to-date in a layout that is much more user-friendly and visually appealing.

This week, we appreciate your patience as we build the site with all the info you’ll need to plan and prepare for the 2013 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo.

You can still register for the event, sign up for newsletter updates, and join in the conversations on Facebook and Twitter.

Thanks for being a part of the adventure!