More than $10,000 in Raffle Prizes Up for Grabs in Upcoming Gran Fondo National Series Events
With two more events remaining in the 2020 Gran Fondo National Series season, cyclists have multiple opportunities to ride away with more than $10,000 worth of raffle prizes from series partners
Anyone who registers for and completes Solo Fondo Asheville or a Asheville Driveway Challenge on August 22-23, or the Solo Fondo Maryland or a Maryland Driveway Challenge on September 19-20, will be entered to win prizes. Riders will receive raffle entries for each event/challenge they participate in.
Event information and registration:
Solo Fondo Asheville and Asheville Driveway Challenge
Solo Fondo Maryland and Maryland Driveway Challenge
The Prizes
4-Night Stay for 2 at Garda Bike Hotel
Value: $2000
Number available: Two (one for Asheville events, one for Maryland events)
Established in 2005, Garda Bike Hotel is the first and original bike hotel located in the south of Lake Garda & Verona, offering customized services for all cyclo-tourists. Brothers Alberto and Nicola have created unforgettable, quality, tailored cycling holidays in Italy with daily guided bike tours / excursions along a variety of flat, hilly and mountainous routes, for all levels of riders, from recreational to competitive.
https://www.gardabikehotel.com/en
2-Night Stay at Sourwood Inn in Asheville
Value: $400
Number available: One for Asheville events
Sourwood Inn is a bed and breakfast where guests can experience the delights of the Blue Ridge Mountains and still easily access the arts and sophistication of downtown Asheville. Built with cedar and trimmed with stone, the Inn offers spacious comfort and beautiful mountain views.
Wahoo KICKR Snap Smart Trainer
Value: $500
Number available: Two (one for Asheville events, one for Maryland events)
The Wahoo KICKR SNAP makes indoor training a "snap!" It's a convenient, easy to set-up wheel-on smart trainer with the realistic ride experience Wahoo smart trainers are known for. The SNAP's legendary flywheel features technology that creates the same resistance experienced when riding outdoors. Plus, no other indoor bike trainer has more software training options, including Zwift and Trainer Road.
Shimano S-Phyre RC9 Road Cycling Shoes
Value: $425
Number available: Two (one for Asheville events, one for Maryland events)
Shimano’s top-of-the-line road cycling shoe, the second-generation S-PHYRE RC9 is even lighter than its predecessor, with enhanced hydrophobic materials to limit moisture retention, and features an improved heel cup and a revised pattern for improved fit and better transfer of power to the pedal. Well-ventilated seamless upper and dual independent Boa® IP1 dials provide adjustable support for all-day comfort.
Cane Creek eeBrakes
Value: $680
Number available: Two (one for Asheville events, one for Maryland events)
The eeBrake G4 is the fourth generation of the legendary eeBrake featuring 100% CNC machined parts, a wider design optimized for 22 – 28mm rims, stiffer black arch spring, a revised one-piece center adjuster with built in resistance for easier use and ghosted laser etching that will stand the test of time – all with the same extraordinary stopping power and light weight that you’ve come to rely on from eeBrakes.
https://canecreek.com/product/eebrakes/
Lazer Century Helmet
Value: $159
Number available: Two (one for Asheville events, one for Maryland events)
The Century helmet is the result of 100 years of expertise and offers a new benchmark that equally prioritizes protection, comfort, aerodynamics and visibility. Features the unique Twist Cap, which offers a twist-of-the-hand action to change the Century from a full-ventilated helmet into an aero helmet, and an integrated (rechargeable) rear LED light. Additionally the Century has internal vent channels that actively guide the airflow through the helmet and add-up to your comfort. The Century is here to keep you safe, fast, ventilated, visible and fast in style!
Industry Nine Hubset
Value: $625
Number available: Two (one for Asheville events, one for Maryland events)
Every Classic mountain hub is made start to finish in their Asheville, NC machine shop. From turning and milling bar stock 7075-T6 aluminum for shells, axles and encaps, wire EDM cutting A2 tool steel for pawls and driverings, to their own in-house anodization lab, every step of design, engineering, manufacturing and assembly is done on premises to exacting standards.
ENO Hammock
Value: $70
Number available: Two (one for Asheville events, one for Maryland events)
With the creation of the original DoubleNest Hammock, ENO transformed nomadic comfort. They have been designing ingeniously crafted parachute hammocks from day one. Whether you’re planning an epic cycling trip along the Continental Divide or a weekend with friends in your backyard, ENO hammocks will have you blissfully relaxed in suspended comfort.
https://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com/
Offers and Swag Package for All Solo Fondo and Driveway Challenge Riders
All participants in a Solo Fondo or Driveway Challenge will receive a swag package, by mail, containing an event t-shirt and nutrition products from Hammer Nutrition and Bonk Breaker.
Volvo Car USA | Gran Fondo National Series
Volvo Car USA and Gran Fondo National Series are excited to offer a special discount to those who have participate in a GFNS Solo Fondo.
There is no faster way to get into a great vehicle.
- Negotiation-Free Volvo Pricing
- $1000 Purchase Bonus* - or -
- $500 Lease Bonus*
Our friends from Volvo Neutral Cycling Support won’t be on the course with you. However, if you complete a Solo Fondo or Driveway Challenge you will be eligible to receive employee pricing on the purchase or lease of a new Volvo.
*Restrictions apply. Eligible only to 2020 GFNS Solo Fondo finishers who have registered and completed a GFNS Solo Fondo race (“Participant”) and subject to approval from GFNS organizers. Offer is non-transferable and for US Residents only. Available toward the purchase or lease of an eligible new 2020 Volvo V60, V60CC, XC40, XC60, XC90, excludes XC90 T8 plug-in hybrids and XC40 Recharge, retired courtesy vehicles and demonstrator vehicles. Must take new retail delivery by March 1, 2021. Only one (1) Volvo PIN allowed per vehicle. Volvo Affinity Pricing is negotiation free and is 5% off total MSRP (discount not taken of Destination Charge). The Volvo PIN and the vehicle must be purchased or leased by the Participant and the name, legal home address of the Participant buyer or lessee and must match the sales or lease contract. Co-buyers or co-lessees are permitted. Limit two (2) Volvo PINs per Participant per year. Vehicle shown with optional equipment at an additional cost. European specification vehicle shown. Volvo Car USA reserves the right to discontinue this offer at any time without notice. Not compatible with other A-Plan or Affinity PIN offers. See dealer for complete details and eligibility