Welcome to the annual Gran Fondo Gunks! We are very excited about this year’s event. Please review this information carefully. If you have any questions, please email Gunter at gunter@wildcatepicevents.com.
Find this file on our website at
http://www.wildcatepicevents.com/gran-fondo-gunks/rider-event-info
Contents
- Contact Details
- Main Event Address
- Site Map
- Event Schedule
- Parking
- Technical Support
- Cue Sheets
- Aid Stations
- Rules
Contact Details:
Gunter Spilhaus 631-258-1645 gunter@wildcatepicevents.com
Info line 845-256 8073
Main Event Site Address:
Ulster County Pool complex
207 Libertyville Rd, New Paltz, NY 12561
Packet Pick Up Location:
The Bike Depot: They will have all last minute bike supplies”
Address: 15 Main St, New Paltz, NY 12561
Phone:(845) 255-3859
Gran Fondo Gunks course Map
September 22nd
Event Schedule:
** For packet pickup riders need to bring photo ID and sign the event waiver **
Saturday, September 21st
12pm–5pm Packet pickup and registration at the Bike Depot in New Paltz
Sunday, September 22nd
6:30am-7:30am Packet pickup and registration at the Main Event Site
7:45am Pre-ride briefing
7:45am Introduce Eamonn’s Energy
8:00am All courses of the Gran Fondo Gunks leave the start line
12:00 -5pm Pasta Meal at Main event site
10am – 3pm Hudson Valley Harvest Festival at Fair Grounds
4:00pm Gran Fondo King and Queen of the Mountain Awards Ceremony
Parking:
Free parking for riders and spectators is available at the Ulster County pool complex with overflow at the Fairgrounds parking. Please follow Gran Fondo Gunks parking signs and park in the designated area.
Technical Support:
SAG vehicles will be on course to support riders. Select Aid Stations will have a basic service station.
Course map and Cue Sheets:
We will supply cue sheets for your respective courses in the rider packet
Gran Fondo – 108 mile ride
| Distance: | 108.3 mi |
| Elevation: | + 8217 / – 8215 ft |
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/3176369
Medio Fondo – 68 mile ride
| Distance: | 67.5 mi |
| Elevation: | + 5062 / – 5060 ft |
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/3388855
Piccolo Fondo – 38 miles ride
| Distance: | 38.2 mi |
| Elevation: | + 1945 / – 1944 ft |
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/3388871
Mini Fondo – 18 mile ride ( Not Timed)
| Distance: | 17.4 mi |
| Elevation: | + 772 / – 770 ft |
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/3388937
Course Markings:
Every intersection is marked with 3-4 painted road arrows. With an initial heads up arrow 30-40 feet ahead of the turn, a turn arrow in the turn and a confirmation arrow following the turn. We will be providing you with cue sheets for your respective courses, and it is your responsibly to have them available during your ride and to anticipate turns and the splits in the courses.
Orange is Gran Fondo 108
White is Medio Fondo 68
Red is Piccolo Fondo 38 and
Blue is Mini Fondo 18.
Aid Stations:
AID Station #1: Mile 17
At New Prospect Church, corner off Rt 52 and Bruynswick rd
KOM # 1 start at Mile 20.6 : Distance 3 miles
Start opposite the Fire House and climb continuous to summit.
AID Station #2: Mile 28.2
At The Publick House Rest/bar in Ellenville On corner of Canal and Liberty rd
KOM # 2 start at Mile 34.5 : Distance 5.6 miles
Start as you get onto Rt44/55 and climb with 2 false summits and spectacular views of the Catskill mtns
AID Station #3: Mile 43.8
At roadside, on corner rt 44/55 and Clove rd
AID Station #4: Mile 53.6
At Davenports Farm Market in Stone Ridge
AID Station #5: Mile 63
On Dam wall at Reservoir (Basic supplies only)
KOM # 3 start at Mile 69.6 : Distance 3.1 miles with a Camelback. Start climbing up Boyce rd climb, descend Glenford and climb up Severn Sisters ( Ohayo mtn)
AID Station #6: Mile 76.7
At Overlook Bike Shop in down town Woodstock
AID Station #7: Mile 94.4
Finish: Mile 108.3 LEFT TURN ACROSS TRAFFIC to finish!
There is also an aid station and a PASTA MEAL available at the Main Event Site.
Event Rules & Regulations
THIS IS A RIDE NOT A RACE
Be careful and pay attention. Stay alert – stay alive. Please take your time to enjoy the wonderful views and roads. Be courteous to your fellow riders, please pass and ride on the left and be cautious entering and exiting rest stops.
HELMETS ARE MANDATORY
This is a must! No one will be allowed to ride without a cycling helmet with the chin strap fastened at all times while on the Fondo courses. No tricycles, trailers or powered vehicles of any kind will be allowed to ride.
OBEY ALL TRAFFIC LAWS
This applies to everyone, fast or slow, newbie or experienced. This includes, but is not limited to, traffic lights and stop signs.
STAY TO THE RIGHT
At all times, except when passing and ride single file when able. Keep in mind that the roads will still be open to traffic. While you will have support vehicles and ride officials manning main intersections, please be aware that you will be sharing the road with other cyclists and vehicles.
NO IPODS, HEADPHONES OR PERSONAL STEREOS
We don’t want anyone to miss the cheering crowds and musical rest stops, plus, it is not safe.
RAIN OR SHINE
We will ride regardless of the weather, unless safety dictates otherwise, so please plan accordingly.
EVENT CUT OFF
The course and the finish line will close at 5pm, and at that time the ride will be officially over.
MIND YOUR MANNERS
We route you through some amazingly beautiful country. Do not litter – keep all gel packs, inner tubes and all disposable items with you until they can be disposed of properly. Please treat others with respect and be courteous to drivers by keeping right to let them pass when possible.
HAVE FUN!
There are no exceptions to this rule!
ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT DISPLAY YOUR EVENT NUMBER.
All registered cyclists must display their event number on their handlebars Riders who do not have this will not be able to enjoy or access the rest stops or the finish line Pasta Dinner. Any rider who is not an official part of the Fondo will not be allowed to use the rest stops.