Big Shark Bicycle Company and Sugar Creek Winery are bringing the European cycling tradition of the Gran Fondo cycling experience to Missouri's hilliest wine country. A traditional pairing of challenging riding and a tour of some of Missouri's best and oldest vineyards.

Experience the same roads and towns visited by the internationally acclaimed Tour of Missouri Professional Cycling Race and challenge yourself to complete one of three formidable routes of the Missouri Vino Fondo.

The Vino Fondo is a fully supported, timed ride. Although not a race, all participants will receive two measures of their achievement: overall ride time AND their climbing time over the penultimate beast, the Schleusberg. We are offering three distance options, each tuned to maximize scenery and include as many of the regions challenging "topographic features" as we can find. We're crafty like that.

The Rides.

We have three different routes. All of these will start/finish at the same point and include the majestic Schluesberg climb.

  • The Mondo Fondo- 104 miles, snaking from Defiance, Missouri through the Missouri River Valley and back. With 5,042 feet of challenging climbing the grapes won't be the only thing whining.

  • The Midi Fondo- 75 miles, 3651 feet of climbing. From Augusta, past Daniel Boone's home, and up and over the historic route of the Missouri State Championship Road Race.

  • The Mini Fondo- 42.5 miles, 2,284 feet of climbing. For those looking for a less intense day with a few challenging climbs.

Returning and New Features For 2018!

Based on feedback from last year's Vino Fondo we have made some changes to improve this year's Gran Fondo.

  • This year the post Fondo meal is going to be prepared and served by the culinary all-stars from Pastaria and James Beard Award winning chef Gerard Craft.
  • Three Distance Options. 104 miles, 75 Miles, 42 Miles
  • All participants will receive finisher pint glasses.
  • Age Group Winners recieve a bottle of Missouri wine from Sugar Creek Winery
  • Vino Fondo Jerseys will be available for purchase.
  • Police support crossing Hwy 94 and Hwy M at Hwy 47.
  • Volunteers at key intersections with secondary marking/wayfinding along the route.
  • All rest stops will be course-side, in shade when possible with bicycle parking rack.
  • Exceptional aid-stations, loaded with calories, nutrition + hydration. Century ride will have protein and electrolyte/salt supplements.
  • All day in the saddle relief courtesy of the Midwest's very own Chamois Buttr.
  • The Start/Finish will be at Sugar Creek Winery in Defiance, MO.
  • Great Post Ride Food from Pastaria
  • Cold Drinks at each rest stop.
  • Additional food items per rest stop.

Each athlete will receive:

  • Vino Fondo Seat Post Bib Number
  • Cue Sheets with turn-by-turn directions and map.
  • Pre-Race Energy Gels, Bars, Mix and Fruit.
  • Vino Fondo Fashion, signature event shirt
  • Pre-event fruit and bars.
  • Rest Stop Support- Gels, Mix, Bars, Fruit, Water, PB and J, Pretzels. Additional food and supplements for Mondo Route.
  • Mechanical Support and Sag Support, Cut Off at 5:00 pm.
  • Chip Timing
  • Catered Post Event Meal.
  • Stragglers: Riders finishing between 5:00pm - 6:00pm will recieve a bagged lunch.
At a Glance
  • 12 May 2018 8:30am
  • Tickets On Sale
  • Vino FondoVino FondoDefiance, Missouri, USA
  • Up to 103 miles (166 km)
  • From 110.00 USD
125 Boone Country Lane,Defiance,Missouri,63341,USA

Extra Information

Registration

Before January 1st: $85

Through March 1st: $100

Through May 12th: $110

Race Day: $120

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