Adirondack 540 Gran Fondo

The Adirondack 540 Gran Fondo, presented by Adirondack Ultra Cycling, is a very laid-back ride, with an emphasis on fun and preparation for the BIG RACE in September. Riders will do one full loop on the legendary 136-mile Adirondack 540 course and afterward, we'll host a summer evening pizza party and informal ultra race seminar.

Riders and their crew/family/friends are invited to join us after the ride (~ 6 PM) for an opportunity to socialize and ask questions about training, nutrition, logistics, support, equipment and strategy. We'll hand out a race checklist, and there may even be a couple of vendors and race veterans on hand to offer advice and answer questions.

We're going to offer some incentive to do well, and will compile standings based on overall time for the complete ride. The top overall male and female winner will receive complimentary entry into the Adirondack 540 Bronze Blast in September, and other prizes may be given to top finishers. Drafting will be allowed, and aero bars/bikes/wheels are permitted in the standard bike category. Group sprints are not permitted, and all riders finishing together will earn the same time, ranking and prizes.

Please note that this ride will be mostly unsupported on the road and riders should plan on being self sufficient. We'll have one aid station, at theSuper * Motel in Ticonderoga at 61 miles, and services will be available on the route and are marked on the cue sheet . We'll have water and other drinks, snacks and pocket food at the start and in Ticonderoga, but please be aware that there will be long stretches where services are unavailable.

Riders may bring their own personal support crew, which would be great training for the race in September, but aid is only allowed via pedestrian hand-offs, and direct following of riders is not permitted.