The Oregon Gran Fondo is the kick-off event of the Oregon Triple Crown series and the largest Gran Fondo in Oregon.
Start/Finish, Expo, Beer Garden (with free post-ride meal and brew) & Raffle in historic downtown Cottage Grove. OBRA sanctioned. Individual & team racers and recreational riders.KOM/QOM hill climb competition.
The Oregon Gran Fondo features the legendary roads and climbs of the ancient Siuslaw National Forest and showcases some of the Willamette Valley's prettiest scenery and rural communities. One event, three routes to choose from: Gran (long) 117 miles; Medio (medium) 71 miles; Piccolo (short) 31 miles.
Gran Fondo's traditionally are "big rides" that while technically aren't races are still ridden in a competitive or "personal best" style. The Oregon Gran Fondo (as well as the other two Triple Crown events) is a fully sanctioned OBRA/Oregon Bicycle Racing Event and as such IS a race if you want it to be including adding to your BAR point standings.
At the Oregon Gran Fondo you will find ex-professionals and elite racers lined up side by side with members of the local touring club, families, and anyone wishing to celebrate a glorious, challenging day on the bike. Family members line the start/finish and cheer on their favorite riders . While some choose to ride fast or test their endurance, or seek a milestone achievement, the Gran Fondo is a mass start event designed to draw the community together and give everyone a chance to enjoy the fun of riding a bike on the same course as the pros. It is truly a ride for everyone!
The 2015 Oregon Triple Crown Series is comprised of: the Gran route at the Oregon Gran Fondo (May 31, Cottage Grove), the Gran route at the Willamette Gran Fondo (August 2, Philomath), and the Abomination route at the Oregon Coast Gravel Epic (Saturday September 26, Waldport).
- 31 May 2015 8:00am
- Tickets On Sale
- The Oregon Gran FondoThe Oregon Gran FondoEast Main Street, Cottage Grove, OR, USA
- Up to 117 miles (188 km)
- From 35.00 USD
Extra Information
Registration
Gran and Medio -- $65 until 1 February, then $110
Piccolo -- $35 until 1 February, then $40
Entry Fee Includes:
- Tech T-shirt (only guaranteed if registered by May 14)
- Free camping at Bohemia Park in Cottage Grove
- Event rate packages at local Cottage Grove hotels
- Well-stocked aid stations with food, water and Hammer HEED drink
- Sag wagons & mechanical support at aid stations
- Post-ride meal and refreshments (and beer garden!)
- OBRA timing with overall results and age category results for racers
- Raffle ticket towards awesome prizes from our sponsors
- Sights, sounds and smells of ancient forests and rural Oregon
Note on OBRA: This is an Oregon Bicycle Racing Association-sanctioned event. You must be an OBRA member to participate. One-day OBRA memberships are $2.00 (during the on-line registration process) for The Oregon Gran Fondo.
