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Gran Fondo Maryland

Frederick, Maryland
Road Cycling
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With proximity to huge cycling communities in Washington and Baltimore, and an early fall spot on the calendar, Gran Fondo Maryland is where cyclists go to celebrate their summer fitness before the cold weather comes. Some ride hard, and others just cruise, but everyone wants to get back to Frederick to enjoy a gourmet lunch from renowned chef Bryan Voltaggio!

You may not associate Maryland with climbs, but Gran Fondo Maryland has one of the highest ratios of elevation gain per mile of any Gran Fondo National Series event. But don’t worry, the perfect pavement and cooler early fall temperatures make this one of our most popular events. This is one of 4 events in 2020 to have the elevated Super Gran route.

The Gran Route is 97 miles with +9100 elevation gain through several different state parks, municipal forests, protected watersheds, and the Catoctin Mountain National Park. After exploring this incredible region, riders will return back into historic downtown Fredrick and be welcome to well deserved festivities at the finish line, complete with great food, beverage, and more fun.  The Medio route is 61 miles with +5700 elevation gain and the Piccolo route is 28 miles and +2300 elevation gain.

Gran Fondo Maryland is a Gran Fondo National Series event.  The series was established in 2012 and is comprised of eight European-style ride/races staged in the United States. Every GFNS event offers courses covering 30, 60 and 100-mile journeys through some of the most beautiful and challenging terrain in endurance sports. Timed sections allow riders to compete in specific segments of the course, while casual cyclists can ride at their own pace. Participants can ride as individuals or on teams. GFNS awards special prizes to the top riders in every age and gender category.  Each rider is assigned an electronic timing-chip to keep track of their progress throughout the course and to allow riders to compete for best time through highlighted


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Frederick, Maryland
September 19, 2021
www.granfondonationalseries.com
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PACKET PICKUP

Friday, September 18, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Rapha DC Clubhouse, located at 3210 Grace St NW, Washington, DC 20007.

Saturday, September 19, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Monocacy Brewing Company, located at 1781 N. Market St. Frederick, MD 21701.

Sunday, September 20, from 6:00 AM to 7:15 AM, at 500 Fleming Ave, Frederick, MD 21701 (at location of race start)

You must check-in in person and you must have ID to check in. We recommend picking up your packet on Saturday to avoid the rush on race morning. If you plan to pick up on Sunday morning before the race, don’t be afraid to be early, you are better off having some extra time, you will need it.

Registration will also be available at an increased fee on Saturday and Sunday, tell your friends to sign up now, they can still register.

TIMING CHIPS AND BIB NUMBERS

All Timing Chips must be picked up on race morning. This is a very quick process that is separate from check-in, you will need to show your race bib number to get your chip.  You can be dressed and ready to ride and swing by to get your chip. Race numbers must be mounted on your back right side and be easily readable.

You must return your timing chip or you will be charged 100 dollars. Please make sure you return it!

PARKING

Please follow direction and park responsibly in designated parking spaces. Most on street parking near Baker Park is unmetered, but we encourage you to ensure it’s not a “resident only” location.

Do not park in regulated parking spots, you will get fined.

START TIME AND LOCATION

Riders meeting to take place at 7:45am on Sunday under the arch at 500 Fleming Ave, Frederick, MD 21701. Event starts at 8:00 AM.

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