Gran Fondo Moab: General Information and FAQ’s

Schedule of Events:

Friday: April 30, 2010 (Rider Check In 3pm-9pm/Swanny City Park in downtown Moab)

REGISTRATION CLOSES APRIL 29TH or at 1000 Riders, which ever comes first. You cannot register at the event on Friday April 30th.

This is a mandatory packet pick up- we cannot do packet pick up on Saturday before the event. Sorry. You have to be present to pick up your packet, someone else cannot pick up your packet for you. We also will need to see some type of identification.

Event Expo 3pm-9pm

Saturday: May 1, 2010 (Start time 7am starting at Swanny City Park in downtown Moab)

Gran Fondo Moab- Mass Start 7am. This is a mandatory start time to receive timing and support. Anyone who starts before or after 7am will not be supported or get a time.

Lunch & Results  11am-2pm At the Finish at OLD CITY PARK (outside of town near the Golf Course) All finalized results will be posted at Old City Park at 2pm, Awards & Raffle will follow at 2:15 ***Make sure to bring your raffle ticket with you on the ride if you are not going to head back to town and then come back***

Sunday: May 2, 2010 Fun Day- Enjoy all the great adventures Moab has to offer.

Event Expo 9am-?

Fun Group Road and Mountain Bike Rides.

Free Mountain Bike Demos from Yeti Cycles

Free Road Bicycle Demos from BH Cycles

Event Distance:

For 2010 Gran Fondo Moab will only have one route. In future years we will have shorter distances.

Gran Fondo Moab- 60 miles/ 5500 feet of climbing. Gran Fondo means “Big Ride”  This route may not be big in distance but it is truly a memorable ride if not downright epic. After completing the Gran Fondo Moab I think you will agree it is a “Big Ride” and very challenging. You will be left tired and spent!  After riding many events in the states and Europe I still find this route to be in my top 5 rides. You will not find the spectacular views and terrain this course has to offer in many events anywhere. The Gran Fondo Moab route is what will make this event memorable.

Event Start:

The event and Vendor Expo will start at Moab’s City Park called Swanny Park. Swanny Park is located in downtown Moab at 400 North 100 West. The park is a 7-acre park with a large playground, two barbecue grills, covered picnic tables, a covered gazebo, lots of wide open green space and big, old shade trees. The park is a short ride from Moab’s downtown hotels. Please ride to the event start as there is limited parking available. Lunch-Results-Awards will be at Old CityPark on Saturday starting at 11:00 AM .

Event Finish: *** Start and Finish are not the same places***

The route finish is at Old Spanish Trail road after a steep uphill.  You will then go around a round about for a short sprint to the finish line. The finish is near  Old City Park 4 miles south of town. The beautiful 21 acres park is located on Old City Park Road in Spanish Valley. There will be a finish aid station located at the park with light refreshments, water and sports drinks. Lunch will start at 11:00  also at Old City Park. It is a 4 mile mostly downhill ride back into town. (if you ride back to town your total mileage for the day will be around 65 miles) The best way back to town and is via Spanish Valley Drive.

Route Time Limits: 6 Hour Time Limit (7 am- 1 pm)

The Course is open from 7am- 1pm with timing. If you do not make it to the Finish Line before 1 PM your time will be listed as 6+ Hours. Due to the finish having a Closed Road we need to have it reopened to traffic by 1 pm. All Sag wagon and Police support will still be on the course after 1 pm to help any riders.

Awards-Results:

We are encouraging you to ride and race to the top of Geyser Pass Road turnoff. This is at 42.40 miles from the start. There will be some fun downhills before this last climb. At Geyser Pass we will off a KOM and QOM with prizes. After Geyser Pass turnoff there is a super steep curvy downhill back to town. We DO NOT want you to take risks with your speed on this section. You will NOT win anything for being first back to town! You will get an accurate time for your ride back to Old City Park. Please descend safely and in full control and remember there will be oncoming traffic on the entire 20 mile downhill until just before the finish.

KOM and QOM will each win a set of brand new road wheels:

1st place Male: Bontrager RXL Scandium Wheelset     1st place Female: Mavic Ksyrium Elite Wheelset

2nd Place Male and Female each get $125.00

3rd Place Male and Female each get $75.00

4th Place Male and Female each get $50.00

5th Place Male and Female each get a set of Vittoria Open Corsa EVO tires

**Every rider will get one raffle ticket. We have great prizes for the raffle even if you do not make it to the top of the mountain in record times. BRING YOUR RAFFLE TICKET TO LUNCH. **

FAQ’s      (this will be updated regularly as more questions arise)

Which direction is the course running?

The course will be going clockwise starting from Swanny City Park heading towards the Colorado River road going to Castle Valley. For more info. go to the course page on this site.

What support is offered?

While this is a supported ride we encourage you to start with two FULL water bottles and the energy food you would normally carry for a big ride. We will have aid stations with food, water and sports drinks. The first aid station will be located about 20 miles from town. There will be another aid station close to the top of the climb. The last aid station will be near the event finish at Old City Park. There will also be mobile tech support for minor bike help but mainly for flats along the route.

Are there time limits on the Course?

Yes, the course is OPEN from 7am- 1pm. Riders leaving before 7am will be disqualified. See route information above for more details.

What is the refund policy?

All entry fees are non transferable and are NON REFUNDABLE. Sorry no expectations.

Are there AWARDS?

Yes, There will be awards for the top five men and female riders to the top of Geyser Pass Road turnoff. King and Queen of the Mountain Awards will be a set of brand new wheels. There are NO awards for racing back to town.  We are encouraging riders to give it their all to the top of the mountain. Top five riders will be accounted for at Geyser Pass.  All riders will get an accurate time back to the finish. Ride SAFELY.

We will also have some great prizes for our raffle. Every rider gets one raffle ticket for registering. Remember to bring your raffle ticket to the finish at Old City Park. You must be present for raffle to win. No prizes or awards will be mailed.

Can I get a massage at the finish?

Yes, KT Canin Massage therapist will be at Old City Park at the finish doing massage. For reservations and costs call here at 435-260-0441. KT is an avid road cyclist so she knows the needs of a cyclist after a hard ride. Her email is ktcanin@hotmail.com

Are there Photos that I can purchase after the ride?

Yes, Action Shots will be out on the course taking pictures. They will be at Old City Park after the event or you can go to www.moabactionshots,com and purchase your pictures.

For further questions feel free to ask.

Please email us at info@granfondomoab.com