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Prince Edward County Gran Fondo

September 07 2024
Sandbanks Park, Ontario
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Distances: 50, 100, 150 km
Difficulty: Moderate terrain with rolling short steep hills or moderate, sustained climbs
Limited to: 600 Participants

The County Gran Fondo is a beautifully scenic ride through the bucolic, vineyard studded scenery of Prince Edward County, Ontario. Choose from 50 km, 100 km and 150 km distances and enjoy unparalleled support, the camaraderie of cyclists and après-ride festivities sure to please. Starting from Isaiah Tubbs on West Lake, you will cruise through Sandbanks Provincial Park, past vineyards that have made the county famous, visit villages including Milford, Picton & Wellington, and ride quiet roads in between. 

Haven't been to the county yet? Travel & Leisure recently described Prince Edward County as one of the top places to travel to in the world in their annual list: ‘Cross Montauk, NY, with California’s Napa Valley circa 1970, and you get Prince Edward County, a tiny wine-producing region that’s becoming a haven for creative types'. Cyclists have long known that this region is a mecca for road cycling.

Photos from past Prince Edward County Gran Fondo: https://countygranfondo.pixieset.com/princeedwardcountygranfondo2021

Prince Edward County Gran Fondo

 
Start Located At: Isaiah Tubbs Resort, Sandbanks Provincial Park, Ontario
 
 
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Neutral start north along west lake and through Sandbanks park. Once through the park, ride at your own pace. All rides start from Isaiah Tubbs Resort as follows:

*7.30 am: Gran Fondo Elite 150 km
*8.00 am: Gran Fondo 100 km
*8.30 am: Corto Fondo 50 km

Registration Fees

GRAN FONDO ELITE - 150 km:
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Early Bird prices extended until April 30: $160
May 1 - August 31: $180
September 1 - September 9: $200

GRAN FONDO - 100 km:
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Early Bird prices extended until April 30: $140
May 1 - August 31: $160
September 1 - September 9: $180

CORTO FONDO - 50 km:
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Early Bird prices extended until April 30: $120
May 1 - August 31: $140
September 1 - September 19: $160

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Friday, September 8

7:00-9:00 pm: There will be a  buffet 'carb loading' dinner for participants, at Isaiah Tubbs at the Knoll Restaurant starting at 7:00 pm and going until 9:00 pm.  Tickets are limited. Quick, get yours.

Saturday, September 9

12:00-3:00 pm: Après-ride festivities including BBQ & frosty brew (12oz serving in 2021) for all participants at Isaiah Tubbs finish line pavilion. Please note, we cannot guarantee the beer garden or lunch will be available after 3:00 pm but there will be food options on the 150 km last rest stop for those that like to take their time and we will have a frosty beer waiting for those arriving after 3:00 pm.

7:00-10:00 pm: Celebration Dinner festivities at a secret location. Bus transportation available from Isaiah Tubbs ($20 return). Tickets for the Saturday night event will be $60+tax and will include your first glass of wine. Proceeds going to local charities. We have donated over $16,000 since inception of the event to charities including The Wellington Food Bank; ROC Youth at Risk; YWCA Strong Kids and the Picton Hospital Foundation. Quick, get your ticket.

 

Packet Pickups

Friday, September 6
6:30-9:00 pm: Participants can pick up their Rider package at Isaiah Tubbs Resort at the O'Neill Pavilion, our HQ for the event. Saturday, September 7
7:00-8:15 am: Riders should arrive to the start area at the pavilion. Package pick-up for those that did not pick-up on Friday night is available from 7:00 am.

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Register and receive a $100 voucher towards an active vacation to Europe or anywhere in the world with Great Explorations or Randonnée Tours

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Number of Aid Stations: 2
 
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Sep 07 2024 - EVENT: Prince Edward County Gran Fondo