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Gran Fondo NJ Named The #1 Gran Fondo In The US

With rides of 107, 75, 62, 42 and 18 miles, a strong commitment to giving back to the community, and a consistent track record of delivering an amazing event to participants of all abilities, Gran Fondo NJ was named the #1 Gran Fondo in the US by the influential Gran Fondo Guide.

Morristown, NJ (January 22, 2016) Gran Fondo NJ has been designated the #1 Gran Fondo in the US for 2016 by Gran Fondo Guide.

Gran Fondo NJ, a mass participation cycling event, is hosted by Morristown, NJ. The event now in its 6th year, offers 5 distances of rides, 18, 42, 62, 75 and 107 miles, with timed hill climbs on the four longest routes. King and Queen of the Mountain, Team and Him/Her Champions are crowned based on the lowest cumulative times of the timed climb segments.

Gran Fondo NJ features some of the country’s finest cycling roads, amazingly well stocked rest stops, partially closed roads and a festive atmosphere. The event attracts 2,000 plus participants. Gran Fondo NJ provides a platform for fund raising for charities and has raised over $750,000 for local and national charities since its inception. All rides start and finish in downtown Morristown with a cycling and community based expo and an extensive Locavore Food Festival.

Marty Epstein, Founder of Gran Fondo NJ and owner of Marty’s Reliable Cycle, which serves as the host shop, pursued a vision to create a world-class cycling event. Based upon the principles of sustainability, the event is truly a showcase for New Jersey. The event offers challenges to cyclists of all abilities and offers the “Gran Fondo Experience” to riders who may find the longer distances too daunting. The 107- mile “Gran Fondo” distance offers an extremely challenging route with four timed hill climbs and over 8000 feet of total climbing.

Mark Harding, Founder of Gran Fondo Guide commented "Gran Fondo NJ was awarded #1 top US Gran Fondo 2016 for encouraging cyclists of all abilities to participate; its challenging and rural routes, sustainability practices, rider support, first class organization and logistics and its contribution to charitable causes. Testament to its tremendous growth - it still remains one of the most recommended rides year over year by its participants. We recognize and celebrate the passion and contribution the event has made to cycling and the local community."

Gran Fondo NJ is a ride, not a race. This format allows all riders to enjoy the beauty of the scenic routes and the lavish rest stops. The only timing is on the challenging hill climbs. This provides an opportunity for competition without the added stresses associated with bike racing.

This year’s Gran Fondo NJ will be held on September 11th - for additional information on the GRAN FONDO NJ 2016, e-mail info@granfondonj.com or visit www.granfondonj.com.

About Gran Fondo Guide

With over 4 million visits annually from cyclists around the world and over 3,000 events listed - Gran Fondo Guide (granfondoguide.com), founded in 2013, is the #1 website globally that cyclists use to research and find out about Gran Fondos and other cycling events in North America and Beyond.

About Gran Fondo NJ

Gran Fondo NJ is a fully supported cycling event with routes of 18, 42, 62, 75 and 107 miles through the scenic Morris, Somerset and Hunterdon counties in Northern New Jersey. This year’s edition is being held on September 11, 2016. The ride begins in Morristown and winds its way to the Delaware River and back. The Piccolo, Medio, Migrane and Gran routes feature timed hill climbs with KoM, QoM, Men’s and Women’s Team and Him/Here awards. The ride features a classic “Mass Start” of 2,000+ cyclists, themed rest stops along the routes, and a finish-line Expo and Locavore Food Festival to greet riders at the end. In keeping with an underlying theme of sustainability, Gran Fondo NJ ride is proud to be affiliated with four local charities, The Seeing Eye, Inc., Grow it Green, Morristown, Homeless Solutions, Inc. and the New Jersey Bike and Walk Coalition.

Contact

Bill Ruddick, Executive Director Gran Fondo NJ, 973.723.8018, http://granfondonj.com
 

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