THANK YOU FOR A GREAT
Golden GRAN FONDO WEEKEND!
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GOLDEN GRAN FONDO SOCIAL RIDE
TIME: 10:00AM
LOCATION: Generous Coffee Shop,
(701 12th Street, Golden, CO)
DURATION: 90 Minutes
A fun shake out ride encompassing Dino Ridge and Red Rocks with just enough climbing to wake you up, but not too much to hurt you for the big day on Sunday. This is a social ride, so let's keep it at 2w/kg y'all! Come out and get to know some of the Fondo Series staff and your fellow riders. Meet at Generous Coffee at 10am. Here's the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37293933
Golden GRAN FONDO RIDER ROADBOOK
The 2021 Golden Gran Fondo Asheville is available as a PDF download. The information is also available in the Golden Gran Fondo App, powered by Ride with GPS. In both you will find:
Packet Pickup times and locations
Parking information
Course details
Elevation profiles
Timed segment details
Turn-by-turn navigation (app only)
CHALLENGING ROCKY MOUNTAIN ROUTES
A challenging and rewarding course, the Golden Gran Fondo features more elevation gain per mile than any other Series event, all between 5,600-11,000 feet above sea level. Typical for the Rocky Mountains, individual climbs are 30+ minutes long, with substantial descents.
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN GOLDEN, CO
Just 30 minutes from downtown Denver and even closer to Boulder, the historic town of Golden, Colorado sits at the gateway to the Rocky Mountains and is one of the most amazing cycling destinations in the United States. Golden Gran Fondo courses include climbs featured in the Coors Classic and USA Pro Cycling Challenge races, as well as the movie “American Flyers”.
POST-RIDE PARTY IN Parfet PARK
With challenging courses and a start/finish/party in Parfet Park in the heart of Golden, the Golden Gran Fondo attracts adventurous cyclists love climbing into the mountains and relaxing in the shady beer garden after a tough and rewarding day on the bike.
SAFETY AND SUPPORT
Long climbs, altitude, and variable weather can make it difficult to complete the best Rocky Mountain loops without support. Ride with confidence on the marked and marshaled course, supported by law enforcement, safety motos, mechanic and sag vehicles, as well as staffed feed stations.
PRICES AND DATES
| PRICE PERIOD | GRAN | MEDIO | PICCOLO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Until January 10, 2021 | $120 | $100 | $65 |
| Jan 11 - July 30, 2021 | $130 | $110 | $75 |
| July 31 - August 19, 2021 | $140 | $120 | $85 |
| August 20 - August 25, 2021 | >$160 | $140 | $105 | August 26 - On-site | $175 | $155 | $120 |
COURSE MAPS & TIMED SEGMENTS
DOWNLOADABLE COURSE MAPS
The routes will be very well marked, but we encourage you to get the RideWithGPS App and load the route to your smart phone or GPS. Use this RSVP LINK to access premium RideWithGPS features and get turn by turn navigation for free.
TIMED SEGMENT MAPS AND PROFILES
Time Section #1; Counts for 91-, 63-, and 20-mile riders
Time Section #2; Counts for 91- and 63-mile riders
Time Section #3; Counts for 91-mile riders
Time Section #4; Counts for 91-mile riders
Time Sections: (THE COMPETITION) – This is not a start-to-finish race. Your overall time from start to finish does not matter for this competition. Only the timed segments count. Your overall, age group, and gender rankings are determined by your combined time for all timed segments on the route you choose. View Complete Rules and FAQ.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Beginning in downtown Golden, the start of the event traces the route of the inaugural USA Pro Cycling Challenge. The course then continues it’s tracing of historical bicycle racing with a long climb towards the continental divide and some of the same roads used in the Coors Classic and featured in the movie American Flyers (Kevin Costner’s classic cycling film that was set in Golden).
Upon reaching the scenic Peak to Peak Highway, racers will be treated to high alpine vistas, lung busting ascents, a taste of hard pack dirt road, and a total of 12,000 feet of climbing before returning to downtown Golden where riders can replenish their exhausted bodies but full souls. This course is sure to test your climbing prowess while treating you to some of the most ruggedly beautiful landscapes anywhere!
ITINERARY
Rules
You Must Obey Traffic Laws. This is not a closed course. That means stop at lights and stop signs. Think Safety First.
Do not cause an accident!!!
Be respectful of others on the road!
NEVER CROSS THE CENTER-LINE OF THE ROAD!!!
During all race sections you have the right of way. When you are outside of race sections you do not have the right of way. You will not be racing through any intersections; this means when you come to a sign or signal you should slow down, stop, and be safe.
As you approach the time sections you must travel through the designated area (in your lane of traffic!) so that your chip can be properly read and recorded. The times for your timed sections will be compiled for your review at the finish. 100 mile = 4 timed sections; 55 mile = 2 timed sections; 20 mile = 1 timed section. You can view all the details for timed section on the above map links, click the map icons for details.
Timed sections are open for specific durations. In order to be timed and eligible for awards you must maintain a progression speed between 23mph and 10mph. NOTE: this is progression speed not average speed, progression speed includes all stopped time. Below is a list stating the times sections are open
TBD
LOCAL PARTNERS
In addition to all the national GFNS sponsors, we would like to thank our local sponsors for the Golden Gran Fondo: Stevinson Toyota West & Scion, and to all the great bike shops in Golden (Golden Bike Shop, Big Ring Bikes, Peak Cycles, Pedal Pushers Cyclery, C3 Bike Shop, and Boushie Bikes).
