Thank you for participating in the Life Time Gran Fondo! As the first event of its kind in the state of Minnesota, we’re pleased to have our inaugural ride be such an overwhelming success.
"Gran Fondo" means "Big Ride" in Italian
Gran Fondos are long distance, mass-participation cycling events, not races, that have become immensely popular in Italy. In France, they are known as "cyclosportives". Participation is open to recreational and competitive amateur cyclist, and tens of thousands of riders of all abilities participate.
All Abilities Welcome
An estimated 300 Riders will set out from Kings Point Road following a well marked course through Mound, Orono, Watertown, Delano and finally, back to Kings Point Road. Important: ALL roads will be open to traffic and you MUST follow all traffic laws. Adding to the challenge and excitement of the event, ridersof the 100k will encounter several 'Race within a Ride' elements, including - King and Queen of the Mountain, Time Trial and Sprint.
Refueling stations will be located located at mile 27 and mile 53 in Watertown. At each station riders can rehydrate with water and NUUN and refuel with GU and Clif products.
Stick around after the ride for refreshments at the Life Time Gran Fondo Post Ride BBQ.