RETURN TO NOVATO
We’re back in Novato, CA for a start/finish at Stafford Lake Park and the great Marin County courses you love! The long course is called the “Shut Up Legs” route for a reason. Climbs on the Jensie Gran Fondo routes can be 30-60 minutes long, as you ride with Jens Voigt from the beach into the towering redwood forests. The “Presidential” is great for riders who want a challenge on a shorter route, and the “Breakaway” is an easier route that is a perfect introduction to the Jensie Gran Fondo.
Best of the Bay Area
It can be hard to believe such quiet and scenic roads can be found so close to one of the world’s most influential cities. For travelers, complete your weekend with a trip over the Golden Gate Bridge, a visit to Alcatraz, or some of the San Francisco’s famous museums and world-renowned restaurants. For the large local cycling community, it’s a chance to enjoy a new route or revisit a classic, with full course support.
Ride with Jens Voigt
Jens Voigt, one of pro cycling’s most genuine and entertaining personalities, keeps the atmosphere light, fun, and supportive. Whether you’re out to win, crush personal goals, or enjoy the views, Jens makes sure everyone feels welcome and has a great day on the bike.
Safety & Support
Ride with confidence on the marked and marshaled course, supported by law enforcement, safety motos, mechanic and sag vehicles, and staffed feed stations. Celebrate a great day at the finish line party with a great meal from one of San Francisco’s famous gourmet food trucks, cold local beer, live music, and our famous Prize Raffle!
PRICes and dates
| PRICE PERIOD | GRAN | MEDIO | PICCOLO |
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COURSE MAPS & TIMED SEGMENTS
DOWNLOADABLE COURSE MAPS
COMING SOON
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
COMING SOON
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.
Itinerary
COMING SOON
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. 103 & 86 mile = 4 timed sections; 64 mile = 3 timed sections; 25 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