GRAVEL FONDO
The G3 Gravel Series Gravel Fondo provides the same challenges as our Gravel Race but with half the mileage. We recommend this route if you're just getting into gravel, need more experience riding challenging gravel roads, want to ride at a leisurely pace, or want to avoid the racing scene.
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Unlike the Gravel Races, the Gravel Fondo is not timed. We encourage all Gravel Fondo riders to embrace the concept of a true fondo: a 'big ride' where cyclists spin their wheels together regardless of age, ability, category, or experience. The goal of a Fondo is to finish the ride rather than to win; therefore, we do not have Gravel Fondo podiums. All riders who complete the Gravel Fondo will receive exclusive finishers' swag.
STATS
DIStance: 30 miles
recommended pace: PARTY
REST STOPS: 1
REST STOP WILL HAVE WATER AND LIMITED SNACKS AVAILABLE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: WHERE CAN I FIND MY FONDO FINISHING TIME?
A: The Fondo is a ride instead of a race, so we do not post finishing times. We recommend tracking your ride via your bike computer/GPS to get your most accurate moving and overall times.
Q: WHEN ARE FONDO PODIUMS?
A: We do not have a podium ceremony for our Gravel Fondo. Each finisher will receive exclusive finishers' swag.
Q: WHERE ARE THE 2024 FONDO COURSE MAPS?
A: The 2024 Gravel Fondo Course Maps are not yet available. We will announce when the maps are released and host the maps on this page.
Q: WHERE CAN I PICK UP MY REGISTRATION PACKET?
A: We will have limited check-in the night before the event and also the morning of from 6:00 AM - 7:30 AM. The packet pick-up location will be announced before the event.
Q: CAN I REGISTER FOR ALL THREE FONDO SERIES RIDES AT THE SAME TIME?
A: Yes! Discounted registration is available for those who would like to sign up for all Fondo rides in the G3 Gravel Series (three rides). See the Gravel Fondo Registration Page for more information about bundled pricing (note that this page is not yet available).
Q: CAN I GET A REFUND IF I CANNOT ATTEND THE EVENT?
A: No, we do not provide refunds; however, you are welcome to transfer your entry to another rider. To do so, visit the Registration Transfers page and complete the associated form. You are responsible for finding another rider to take your spot and for collecting registration fees from that rider.
Q: IS THE GRAVEL FONDO SUPPORTED?
A: One rest stop will be available on our Gravel Fondo route. This rest stop will be located at mile 15. We will have water and limited snacks available at the rest stop. We recommend riding with the water, nutrition, and tools you need for the day. This includes bringing an extra tube, sealant, CO2, etc. SAG Vehicles will be available to Gravel Fondo riders who cannot continue due to mechanical failures or other problems on course. The SAG phone number will be provided before the event.