Highlands Gran Fondo Photos
In addition to the gallery below, Rider Photos from First Place Photo are available.
Highlands Gran Fondo 2021 Highlight Video
QUICK LINKS
Highlands GRAN FONDO
RIDER ROADBOOK
The 2021 TT1 Tour of Georgia Gran Fondo Road Book is available as a PDF download or as a Ride with GPS Experience. In either you will find:
Packet Pickup times and locations
Parking information
Course details
Elevation profiles
Timed segment details
Turn-by-turn navigation (RWGPS Experience only)
Climb to New jersey’s highest point
The hilly Highlands region outside of Butler features great climbs and ascends to the highest point in New Jersey. A great event for all-around cyclists who can power up short climbs and still have the energy to push the pace in a group.
just 30 minutes from New York City
This ride from Butler, New Jersey is a great way to experience the landscape outside the New York City metro area. With remarkably quiet country roads, shady tree canopies, and a downtown start/finish/party at High Point Brewery, this beautiful and challenging ride is well worth the trip. The Gran Route crosses the Appalachian trail eight time and showcases some spectacular It’s hard to believe riding this good is located so close to the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area.
Fun & supportive atmosphere
With proximity to huge cycling communities in New York and New Jersey, the Highlands Gran Fondo attracts a large and diverse peloton of competitive, supportive, and fun-loving cyclists of all ability levels. A great opportunity to make a family visti to NYC and get in some great riding!
Safety and Support
Ride with confidence on the marked and marshaled course, supported by law enforcement, safety motos, mechanic and sag vehicles, and staffed feed stations. For the health and safety of all participants, social distancing protocols and enhanced cleaning procedures will be in place.
prices and dates
| PRICE PERIOD | GRAN | MEDIO | PICCOLO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Until January 10, 2021 | $120 | $100 | $65 |
| Jan 11 - May 7, 2021 | $130 | $110 | $75 |
| May 8 - May 27, 2021 | $140 | $120 | $85 |
| May 28 - June 2, 2021 | >$160 | $140 | $105 | June 3 - 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 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.
ABOUT THE COURSE
The Highlands Gran Fondo showcases some of the best riding around. It’s hard to believe riding this good is located in such close proximity to the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area. The Highlands area is a 1,343 square mile region of Northern New Jersey which is noted for its scenic landscape and environmental importance. Much like this ride, the area is composed of rolling farmland, hilly ridgelines, and winding roads that weave up and down the lush green mountains.
As you enjoy the diversity of the beautiful terrain and scenery, the route will take you through three counties and two states. As the loop progresses so will the elevation, the gran loop will gain 8,000 vertical feet. This event is sure to expose you to roads you never thought could be tucked away so close to one of the biggest metropolitan areas in the country.
ITINERARY
CAN’T ATTEND IN PERSON? TRY THE HIGHLANDS DRIVEWAY CHALLENGE!
The Driveway Challenge is not a competition, it is a goal-oriented ride you can complete anywhere (just sign up and go ride your bike from anywhere). The Driveway Challenges will be tracked through RidewithGPS.com and open to those who cannot or choose not to travel to Butler and ride the actual routes.
What are the Driveway Challenge options?
The Georgia Driveway Challenge offers three distance options that can be completed from your driveway (or any other starting point). You can choose from the Gran Distance Challenge: 101 miles; the Medio Distance Challenge: 60 miles; or the Piccolo Distance Challenge: 35 miles. Riders must complete their selected challenge goal the weekend of June 5-6, and upload their ride file(s) to RidewithGPS.com to have their official results recorded and be eligible to win raffle prizes.
How do I sign up for the Driveway Challenge?
Register via BikeReg.com (By including your address we can ship you any applicable prizes and/or awards.
Access to the Ride with GPS Challenge will be provided in your confirmation email. You will receive a follow-up email the week of the event with the access link as well. To participate in a Driveway Challenge, you must click a link and sign in to Ride with GPS or create a free Ride with GPS account.
Ride your event route, navigating by Ride with GPS or your own GPS device on June 5 or June 6, 2021.
Save your ride using the Ride with GPS app or upload your ride file using your GPS device to have your times scored. Rides must be saved or uploaded to Ride with GPS to be counted.
What you get for completing a Driveway Challenge
Riders who register and complete a Driveway Challenge will receive a custom event t-shirt and swag bag by mail, and will be entered into the event-specific raffle for a chance to win valuable prizes from our partners.
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.
There are timed sections along the route. As you approach the timed 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 and determine placement. 100 mile has 4 timed sections; 55 mile has 2 timed sections; 35 mile has 1 timed section. You can view all the details for timed section with 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
LOCAL SUPPORTERS
The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation’s largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations, providing programs for young people that build character.
Highlands Gran Fondo will support the local Troop #49