The Garrett County Gran Fondo is bigger and better in 2012!
An anticipated 1200 riders will tackle one of five ride options ranging from 25 to 125 miles, so a great weekend of bike riding in the western Maryland mountains is rapidly approaching on June 23.
Registration for the June 23 event remains open but the 1200 rider cap is approximately 75% full and a sell-out is anticipated by early June.
Register Now to Ensure You Receive a BikeId
Participants who register by 5/22 will receive a personalized BikeId. Effectively a RoadId for permanent attachment to your bike, the BikeId includes your desired emergency contact and medical information provided during registration.
We would prefer to provide a BikeId to all Gran Fondo participants, but a month lead time is needed for manufacturing, so only participants who register by 5/22 will receive their personalized BikeId.
Don’t procrastinate. Register now!
Friday Evening Bluegrass, Info Session, and Saul Raisin Keynote Dinner
The Garrett County Gran Fondo is trying something new in 2012. Instead of a post-ride bbq dinner there will be a Friday evening dinner at the Wisp Resort instead. Food will still be provided at the finish line for hungry and exhausted cyclists.
Featuring the award winning bluegrass band, The Hillbilly Gypsies, this buffet style dinner is free to all riders and a small charge to guests.
Starting at 8pm there will be an information and Q&A session followed by a speech by former pro cyclist, 2012 Garrett County Gran Fondo participant, and traumatic brain injury survivor, Saul Raisin. This is an event you do not want to miss.
Volunteers Needed
It takes a lot of bodies to put on an event the scale of the Garrett County Gran Fondo, and your help is needed. If you are able to help on 6/23 or in the days preceding, please visit http://www.winthefight.org/granfondo/volunteers.htm and sign up to volunteer! There are a variety of volunteer roles and an enjoyable time is guaranteed!
Spread the Word
The Garrett County Gran Fondo and SavageMan Triathlons have become established and successful events largely due to positive word-of-mouth advertising. If you have participated in the Gran Fondo in years past and have enjoyed the event, help us spread the word!
Check out the 2012 Garrett County Gran Fondo Marketing flyer and pass it on to your friends and local bike store!
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