2012 Robbie
Ventura's
Grand Fondo
presented by Transamerica |
presented by Transamerica
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Sunday,
September 23
Blue Mound State Park
(25 miles west of Madison)
Blue Mounds, WI
Challenging! Fun!
Unique!
An Adventure!
For those not familiar with the words, "Gran Fondo" means "big
ride" in Italian. They're long-distance, mass participation
cycling events--not races--that are popular in Italy.
Participation is open to both recreational and competitive
amateur cyclists of all skill levels and abilities. Gran
Fondos are often named after famous cyclists or after
companies with a long heritage in the world of cycling. Now
the tradition comes to the rolling hills of the Midwest!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Sat., Sept. 22 -
Deer Valley Lodge
401 W. Industrial Dr Barneveld, WI
3:30-6 pm - Registration & Packet Pick-Up
Sun., Sept. 23 -
Blue Mound State Park
4350 Mounds Park Rd, Blue Mound,
WI
6:15 -
7:15 a.m. - Packet Pick-Up and
Registration
7:30 a.m. - Ride START |
EVENT SITE- BLUE MOUND STATE
PARK
Located about 25 miles west of Madison and 180 miles northwest
of Chicago, Blue Mound State Park is on the tallest hill in
southern Wisconsin. The 1,153-acre park is a popular place for
swimming, hiking, camping, cross-country skiing and mountain
biking (both double and single track) and finding peace and
solitude.
dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/bluemound
THE COURSE
This well-designed, hilly and challenging 22.90 mile looped
course is located in and around the Blue Mound State Park
close to Madison. In fact, this unique and challenging Gran
Fondo course was developed for Chicago's 2016 Olympic bid.
Roads will be monitored by Public Safety Officials and
volunteers. There will be plenty of technical support on the
course.
PERKS FOR ALL RIDERS
Each participant will receive a technical shirt, goody bag
and a post race party with a buffet of food, refreshments and
beer after the race.
EVENT FEES
To 11:59 p.m. August 26
$85 - Individual/Recumbent
To 6:59 p.m. Sept. 22
$100 - Individual/Recumbent
Day of Event
$110 - Individual/Recumbent
$10 off if you have registered for 2012 Ganther Race the Lake
WHAT TO EXPECT
The event is organized by Midwest Sports Events producing
races in the Midwest for over 25 years. The corners will be
well marked and swept. All miles will be marked. Bike aid
stations will allow you to toss water and Gatorade bottles and
get new ones without stopping by hand offs from the
volunteers. Stations will also be equipped with food, gels and
simple medical supplies. Technical support will be offered
before and during the race. The race will be chipped timed
with photo finish.
POST RACE PARTY
A well balanced, bountiful lunch will be provided. Part of our
post race hydration plan is coke, chocolate milk and more.
Enjoy music, door prizes and massages also.
AWARDS
This year there will be over $2,500 in prize money and
premiums for lap winners and overall lap winners.
THE BENEFICIARY
Participants are encouraged to fundraise for World Bicycle
Relief, an organization dedicated to providing access to
independence and livelihood through The Power of Bicycles.
Visit Robbie Ventura’s Gran Fondo presented by
Transamerica fundraising page at
action.worldbicyclerelief.org/page/outreach/view/individual/RVGranFondo.
Start fundraising today!
LODGING
The Official Host Hotel is Deer Valley, 401 W.
Industrial Dr, Barneveld, WI. The hotel is located a few miles
west of Blue Mounds. The rate for participants is $129/night.
Rate good through August 23, use block name 'Gran Fondo' when
booking. For other lodging information in the area go to:
visitmadison.com
ABOUT ROBBIE VENTURA
Ventura was a professional cyclist for 12 years and a member
of the U.S. Postal Service Team with Lance Armstrong. Ventura
amassed over 70 victories during his career, was a U.S. World
Team member and won 5th place at the Track World Championships
in Hamar, Norway. In 2000, Robbie started Vision Quest
Coaching (www.visionquestcoaching.com), a program for
endurance athletes focus on high quality coaching delivered
with the maximum benefits of the latest technology and
training methodologies.
LOCATION
Blue Mound State Park in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin
4350 Mounds Park Rd, Blue Mounds, WI 53517
Located about 25 miles west of Madison and 180 miles northwest of
Chicago, Blue Mound State Park is on the tallest hill in southern
Wisconsin..
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/parks/specific/bluemound
VOLUNTEER
Get a front row seat as a volunteer! Volunteers are needed throughout the
event. All volunteers receive a t-shirt and a big thank you!
To volunteer or more info: click "volunteer" tab above or call 1-800-429-8044.
For additional details and/or to register, email info@midwestsportsevents.com or call 800-429-8044. Additional information can also be obtained from the Fond du Lac Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (1-800-937-9123).
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