Name: Boone Gran Fondo
Start: 2014-08-03
Location: Boone, NC

Boone Gran Fondo

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Boone Gran Fondo GFNCS :
Cycling : Gran Route (105 mi), Medio Route (55 mi), Piccolo Route (25 mi)

Race Date: Sunday, August 3, 2014
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Entry Fee:$50- $75- $95
Location:Boone, NC
Address: 164 South Depot Street
City/State/Zip:Boone, North Carolina 28607
Country: USA

Course Information:

“Come Challenge Yourself”

Event Open to All

The Gran Fondo National Championship Series offers not only the

hardest road racing series in the nation, but also the most fun!

Ride with your friends, Race with your friends

3 Distances to choose from:

Gran Route (105 mi), Medio Route (55 mi), Piccolo Route (25 mi)

4 Timed Sections in the Gran Route – Best Combined Time Wins

Custom “Race Winner” jerseys for all Gran Route age group winners

Cash Purse and Prizes for Gran Route winners

Awards and Prizes for Medio and Piccolo winners

No racing license required

Fully stocked aid stations and SAG support to keep you going

Post Race Food & Beverage for a fun recovery

Course Description

In mid-summer, the High Country of North Carolina enjoys 80-degree temperatures while the surrounding East Coast temperatures hover in the high 90s. August 3rd is a prime time to be in Boone. The Boone Gran Fondo rolls through Appalachian State University and, after just a few turns, climbs beside picturesque Winklers Creek during the first timed section.

After a short downhill and a climb up the gorgeous Shull’s Mill road, the course passes the Blue Ridge Parkway and turns onto Hwy 221. This section of road was hand built in the 1890’s across Grandfather Mountain and served as the Blue Ridge Parkway until the 1980’s. This second timed section is like a paved roller coaster.

After passing the Grandfather Park entrance, the downhill into Linville is a local favorite stretch of road. The route passes through the Avery County seat, the town of Newland. The back roads of Cow Camp and Squirrel Creek lead to the North Toe River Valley. Here, riders enjoy a few tranquil moments in the valley before the ascent, and third timed section, on the back of Beech Mountain.

Another nice downhill waits on the other side. The beautiful Bethel Valley brings riders to a climb to the Tennessee State Line to end the forth timed section. From here, the route cruises on a very long gradual downhill grade through the valley and communities of Sugar Grove and Valle Crucis before it takes a climb up Laurel Fork and White Oak roads back to the town of Boone.

Directions:

Packet pick up: (Pick up on Saturday to avoid the race day morning rush)
Saturday 8/2/14, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM; TBA
Sunday 8/3/14, 5:45 AM to 7:15 AM; 164 South Depot Street Boone, NC 28607

Course Information:

“Come Challenge Yourself”
Event Open to All

The Gran Fondo National Championship Series offers not only the
hardest road racing series in the nation, but also the most fun!

Ride with your friends, Race with your friends

3 Distances to choose from:
Gran Route (105 mi), Medio Route (55 mi), Piccolo Route (25 mi)
4 Timed Sections in the Gran Route – Best Combined Time Wins
Custom “Race Winner” jerseys for all Gran Route age group winners
Cash Purse and Prizes for Gran Route winners
Awards and Prizes for Medio and Piccolo winners
No racing license required

Fully stocked aid stations and SAG support to keep you going
Post Race Food & Beverage for a fun recovery

Course Description

In mid-summer, the High Country of North Carolina enjoys 80-degree temperatures while the surrounding East Coast temperatures hover in the high 90s. August 3rd is a prime time to be in Boone. The Boone Gran Fondo rolls through Appalachian State University and, after just a few turns, climbs beside picturesque Winklers Creek during the first timed section.

After a short downhill and a climb up the gorgeous Shull’s Mill road, the course passes the Blue Ridge Parkway and turns onto Hwy 221. This section of road was hand built in the 1890’s across Grandfather Mountain and served as the Blue Ridge Parkway until the 1980’s. This second timed section is like a paved roller coaster.

After passing the Grandfather Park entrance, the downhill into Linville is a local favorite stretch of road. The route passes through the Avery County seat, the town of Newland. The back roads of Cow Camp and Squirrel Creek lead to the North Toe River Valley. Here, riders enjoy a few tranquil moments in the valley before the ascent, and third timed section, on the back of Beech Mountain.

Another nice downhill waits on the other side. The beautiful Bethel Valley brings riders to a climb to the Tennessee State Line to end the forth timed section. From here, the route cruises on a very long gradual downhill grade through the valley and communities of Sugar Grove and Valle Crucis before it takes a climb up Laurel Fork and White Oak roads back to the town of Boone.

Directions:

Packet pick up: (Pick up on Saturday to avoid the race day morning rush)
Saturday 8/2/14, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM; TBA
Sunday 8/3/14, 5:45 AM to 7:15 AM; 164 South Depot Street Boone, NC 28607

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