svbcoalition.org - Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition

Alleghany Gran Fondo - Saturday, July 10...check this web site for details...http://www.alleghanygranfondo.com
No need to cross the Atlantic for an Old World cycling experience - come to Virginia's scenic Alleghany Highlands region for the innaugural Alleghany Gran Fondo. Easily accessible from Interstate 64, and four hours' drive from both Washington, DC and Charlotte, the Alleghany Highlands' majestic peaks and picturesque valleys might be mistaken for a region of France or Germany. With electronic chip timing, a King of the Mountains competition, and an Italian-inspired post-ride feast, all the elements of the classic European Gran Fondo will be here stateside and served up with southern hospitality. No Michelin guide required! Three route options are offered:

Piccolo Fondo: 35 miles rolling/hilly terrain

Medio Fondo: 60 miles hilly terrain

Gran Fondo: 88 miles mountainous terrain

Registration will open soon. Sign up early to reserve your spot, be automatically entered to win door prizes, and avoid late fees.