The inaugural Gran Fondo Santa Clarita is coming up and if you're a serious rider or just a beginner, this is one you definitely won't want to miss! Brought to you by Santa Clarita Velo and Road Bike Action; this one-day, chip-timed event will bring together cyclists from throughout California who seek to challenge themselves on the beautiful roads, rolling hills, and mountains of Santa Clarita Valley and beyond.
The Gran Fondo Santa Clarita is a world class cycling event that showcases the beautiful and quiet canyon roads adjacent to the City of Santa Clarita.
To assure a proper challenge and the best experience for everyone, there will be three Fondo routes to choose; from “Family to Gran”. The roads of Santa Clarita are used regularly by the Amgen Tour of California so don’t expect to leave town with the KOM’s, but we promise you will leave with the experience and reminder of the fair test that cycling Santa Clarita has to offer. You will not find the steepest of field shattering climbs at the first incline, but you will find challenging grades that allow groups to stay together for a much more memorable riding experience.
FEATURES
20, 60, and 100 mile routes for riders of all skill levels, from beginner to pro
If you have mechanical issues, don't sweat it! There will be professional mechanics on hand at the start of the event, MAVIC on-course supportthroughout the ride, and multiple feed zones and pits!
Preregistration (before October 1st) bonus stickers and stem / top tube decal of the route & pits
Event will be photographed by the prestigious Brian Hodes (VeloImages).
Race announcing by one of the most famous voices in cycling competition, Dave Towle.
Prizes & Raffle Drawing (Enter for a chance to win some sweet gear & products!)
Ample indoor space available ensuring event & expo can go on, rain or shine!
Post-Ride Beer Garden with cold brews from Wolf Creek Brewery
Post-Ride lunch by Stone Fire Grill
Live music on the stage after the event
All day Kids Course on the grass at the expo
Each rider will receive a Gran Fondo Santa Clarita musette bag with nifty swag inside! Medio and Gran route finishers will receive a special Gran Fondo Santa Clarita T-Shirt as well as their choice of Pint Glass or Mug embellished with the Gran Fondo Santa Clarita logo.
Custom Gran Fondo Santa Clarita jerseys by Primal available for purchase.
- 22 Oct 2016 2:00pm
- Tickets On Sale
- Gran Fondo Santa ClaritaGran Fondo Santa ClaritaSanta Clarita, California, USA
- Up to 97 miles (156 km)
- From 25.00 USD
Extra Information
Cost
Gran $110 before September 1, $120 after
Medio $75 and $85
Family $25 and $35
Gran Fondo Santa Clarita proudly supports the Davis Phinney Foundation. TheDavis Phinney Foundation was established to support and help people battling Parkinson's disease.
If you are not familiar with Davis, he is one of the Pioneer's of US Road cycling and in the mid-80's was one of the very top sprinters in the world. Davis, along with his 7-Eleven Cycling Team members were the first US based team to represent the United States in events like the Tour de France and Giro d' Italia. A portion of our proceeds go directly to the Davis Phinney Foundation.
Gran Fondo Santa Clarita has taken over from the Child & Family Center’s Santa Clarita Century, which previously ran on the same date.
