GOLDEN GRAN FONDO

GOLDEN GRAN FONDO APP, powered by Ride with GPS

All event information will be available on the free Golden Gran Fondo App, powered by Ride with GPS. The app will be available for download the week of the event. From the Ride with GPS app on your phone, select "Open Shortcut" and scan the QR code or enter the code.

BIKEFLIGHTS

If flying into town for the Golden Gran Fondo, a little bit of the hassle around shipping your bike can be relieved through BikeFlights. Their event specific website is https://www.bikeflights.com/Golden-Gran-Fondo

PACKET PICKUP

Saturday from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Launch coffee shop, bar, and eatery. Located at 18455 W Colfax Ave #101, Golden, CO 80401

Sunday from 5:30 AM to 7:00 AM at Parfet Park at 719 10th St Golden, CO 80401.

For Golden Gran Fondo, in order to speed up packet pickup and reduce congestion, riders may collect packets for up to three additional riders. You must present your ID and a copy of each rider’s photo id and a statement of permission. A text or email containing a photo of a rider’s ID and their statement will work.

Registration will also be available at an increased fee on Saturday and Sunday, tell your friends to sign up now, they can still register.

TIMING CHIPS AND BIB NUMBERS

All Timing Chips must be picked up on race morning. This is a very quick process that will be completed as riders check in for their start waves. Race numbers must be mounted on your back right side and be easily readable.

You must return your timing chip or you will be charged 100 dollars. Please make sure you return it!

PREPARING TO RIDE

As you prepare for your ride after picking up your packet, please abide by the following rules and recommendations:

• Bib number is mandatory, should be pinned to the back center of your jersey, and cannot be cut or folded.
• Bike plate is mandatory, mounted to the handlebar or head tube so course marshals and law enforcement can distinguish participants and for accurate photo identification. Bike plate can be cut to accommodate computer mounts.
• Timing chip (provided Sunday morning at start area) is required to be included in official results. For best accuracy, please wear timing chip on your ankle.
• Elevation/race section and name decals are provided for your convenience by our sponsor, Hub Labels.

EVENT WEATHER by Epic Ride Weather

Get the most out of your Gran Fondo National Series ride with personalized weather forecasts from the Epic Ride Weather app. Forecasts include wind speed, temperature and precipitation for the duration of your ride along the route. Plan your hydration and nutrition, pick the right clothing and plan to maximize the tailwind. Gran Fondo National Series events show up under "Events" in the app and are free to use for anyone riding the course. Get the app from https://www.epicrideweather.com

PARKING

Event Parking is a lot at Ford Street and 10th Street in Golden. This lot is across the street from the finish area and has ample parking. There is additional free parking in designated lots in Golden on Sundays. If you choose to go this route, please allocate the appropriate time to find a spot.

START TIME AND LOCATION

All riders must be staged by 7:45 am for the start at 8:00am. All riders must cross the official start line. Though timing begins at the first timed segment, participation will be verified by chip read at the start. Starting without crossing the start line will result in disqualification. The start and finish lines of timed segments only cover the RIGHT SIDE of the road. If you are on the wrong side of the road when you pass the start or finish line of a timed segment, your time WILL NOT BE RECORDED.

Directions: Google Maps

Event will start under the arch on Washington Street and finish in Parfet Park.

This is not a Start to Finish Race! Time sections determine placement.

AID STATIONS

There will be 4 aid stations along the 91-mile route and 2 on the 63-mile route, and 1 on the 20-mile route. We will provide Water, Heed sports drink, Soda, Hammer Gel, Bonk Breaker bars, Bananas, Clementines, Cookies, Chips, and Fig Bars.

BATHROOMS

Aid-Stations will have bathrooms. Please use bathrooms. One of the biggest local complaints is cyclists peeing on the side of the road. Please help our reputation and use porta-johns.

CUTOFF TIMES

No exceptions for 91 & 63 mile riders! If you do not maintain an average progression speed greater than 10mph you will be directed to take a shorter route. These cut-off spots will happen at the pre-established splits and you will be directed to the shorter route. Please Note: This is a 10mph progression speed, not average speed. Progression speed includes all stopped time. No exceptions!

Lost items: We are not responsible for lost or damaged goods or anything left at aid stations or the start finish area. We will try to help but cannot be responsible for your personal items, including your bike.

FINISH AREA

Upon reaching the finish line, riders will be directed into a one-way finishers' chute to return Timing Chip. Your food and drink tickets are attached to your bib number! Tickets can be redeemed for a great meal. Riders with particular dietary needs should be prepared with own post-ride food options.

RESULTS AND AWARDS

Real-time results will be posted to the Golden Gran Fondo App by Ride with GPS, and on the website results page. Riders who finish in the TOP 3 in a competition categor (overall male & female for Gran/Medio/Piccolo routes, age groups by course and sex) will be invited to the podium presentations. Gran Route age group winners will be awarded custom kits from DNA Cycling.

• Awards presented three deep for each category for fastest section times.
• Custom produced Highlands Gran Fondo Winners kits will be awarded to the fastest riders in each age category of the Gran Route 100-mile event. These will be mailed to you post event in the size you order.
• Team competition: fastest four person team in the Gran Route details at: https://www.granfondonationalchampionshipseries.com/team-category/

Estimated times to start awards:

• Piccolo: 2:00pm
• Medio: 3:00pm
• Gran: 4:00pm

We will try to do awards as early as possible. Please understand, it is not possible to tell who won until everyone is finished… this is the nature of timed segment competiitons, the first one back is not necessarily the winner. If you do place in the top three of your age group, and you cannot wait for the awards ceremony, you can send a self-addressed postage-paid mailing package to us and we will mail you your award.

PRIZE RAFFLE

Any rider who completes any 2022 Gran Fondo National Series event format on the scheduled weekend will be eligible for the raffle. Raffle winners must be present to win.

Great prizes from our sponsors such as:

• Hyperice Hypervolt and Hypersphere
• 4-night Stay at Garda Bike Hotel in Italy
• Wahoo smart trainer
• Lazer Sphere Mips helmet
• Industry Nine hubset
• Cane Creek brakes and seat post
• Bike Flights travel voucher
• Shimano products
• ENO hammock
• Shott Performance coaching packages
• Jittery Joe’s Coffee
• UNDRBUDR anti-chafe cream (List subject to change)

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