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2014 Gran Fondo NJ — September 5th – 7th
Day-of registration during Packet Pick-up hours ($215 Cash or charge only)
Packet pick up is only possible at the following times and locations, no exceptions.
| Date | Time | Location | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday September 5th | 10:00 A.M. — 8:00 PM | Martys Reliable Cycle in Morristown | 173 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown 07960 |
| Saturday September 6th | 10:00 A.M. — 6:00 P.M. | Martys Reliable Cycle in Morristown | 173 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown 07960 |
| Sunday September 7th | 5:00 A.M. — 7:15 A.M. | Gran Fondo NJ Expo (near Start) | 3 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown 07960 |
What is a Gran Fondo?
The “Gran Fondo” originated in Italy and roughly translates to “Big Ride” or “Great Endurance”.
A Gran Fondo is to cyclists what a Marathon is to runners. For years “weekend warrior” cyclists have been looking for a competitive, challenging event. The Gran Fondo addresses this void. In recent years, Gran Fondos have become the most popular mass-participation cycling events for cycling enthusiasts in North America.
Gran Fondos offer a choice of route lengths (typically 40, 60 and 100 miles) and timed segments (typically challenging hill climbs). This combination of bike touring and timed climbs attracts a wide range of cyclists ranging from the casual weekend rider to the well-trained endurance athlete.
A Gran Fondo is more than just a bike ride. It is a full weekend of festivals, expos and other activities offering entertainment for the entire family culminating in the ride and post-ride celebrations.
The Rides
Gran Fondo NJ 2014 offers four routes of increasing levels of challenge, from the extremely challenging Gran Fondo down to the relatively relaxed Breve Fondo. We were one of, if not the first Gran Fondo to offer a Breve length route for those not up to the challenge of a longer route, but wanting to partake in the festive atmosphere of a Gran Fondo. All routes begin and end in historic Morristown, New Jersey.
Gran Fondo
By far our must popular route, the Gran Fondo covers a full century (107 miles) of cycling, four challenging timed hill climbs, with 9,108’ of climbing in total and a spectacular route to the Delaware River and back. The 63 miles out to Califon and back (our Medio Fondo Route) was named by the editors of Bicycling Magazine as one of “The 50 Best Rides in America.”