RIDER ROADBO OK GRAN FOND O FLORIDA - Gran Fondo National Series
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RIDER
ROADBO OK
GRAN FOND O FLORIDA
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Dear Rider Registration & Packet Pickup
Saturday and Sunday Options Available
Welcome to the 2022 edition of Gran Fondo Online Registration In-Person Registration
Florida, presented by Capua Law! Following Online registration will be open until Riders can register in person at the
a very successful return to in-person events 1:00pm Eastern Time on Saturday, Start Area in San Antonio, FL on Sunday
in 2021, we anticipate another great event March 19. morning from 6:00am - 7:30 AM.
this spring. This season we are welcoming a
new title sponsor, SUAREZ Cycling Clothing.
Packet Pickup - Saturday - 1:00-5:00PM
Please be sure to visit them in the Recovery
Riders may collect packets for additional riders with your ID, a copy of each rider’s
Zone after your ride, and check out the new
photo id and a statement of permission. A text/email with a photo of a rider’s ID and
Series apparel, as well.
statement works.
In order to have a fun and memorable day San Antonio, FL - VO2 Max Cycles
in San Antonio, Florida, we all need to work VO2 Max Cycles
together. Out of respect for one another, and 32807 Pennsylvania Ave, San Antonio, FL 33576
the local officials who are trusting us to put between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM
on a safe event, please abide by requests
made by our staff, volunteers, and local law Packet Pickup - Sunday - 6:00-7:45AM
enforcement. Riders picking up packets on Sunday morning should do so 30 minutes prior to the start.
Riders may collect packets for additional riders. See above.
The timed-segment gran fondo format San Antonio, FL - VO2 Max Cycles
pioneered in the United States by Gran VO2 Max Cycles
Fondo National Series is perfectly suited for 32807 Pennsylvania Ave, San Antonio, FL 33576
times like these, and we can't wait to see you between 6:00 AM and 7:30AM
out on the course!
The SUAREZ Gran Fondo PARKING
National Series Team
Please help the reputation
of cyclists in the area and
park in the designated
parking. DO NOT park
in spaces downtown or
around the park or any
church. Park in the parking-
field at 108 College Ave,
San Antonio, FL 33576.
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IN YOUR PACKET START AREA
In your packet you will find a bib number & safety pins, bike plate & zip ties, elevation/ All riders must be staged by 7:45 am for the start at 8:00am. All riders must cross the
race section profile top tube decal, and SUAREZ Gran Fondo National Series name official start line. Though timing begins at the first timed segment, participation will
decals (depending on registration date). Your bib number and bike plate will include be verified by chip read at the start. Starting without crossing the start line will result
your name if you registered early enough. Your packet will also contain products from in disqualification. The start and finish lines of timed segments only cover the RIGHT
our sponsors. SIDE of the road. If you are on the wrong side of the road when you pass the start or
finish line of a timed segment, your time WILL NOT BE RECORDED.
NOTE: example images from previous event
PREPARING TO RIDE
As you prepare for the Gran Fondo Florida after picking up your packet, please abide
by the following rules and recommendations: SUPPORT
• Bib number is mandatory, should be pinned to the back center of your jersey,
and cannot be cut or folded.
• Bike plate is mandatory, mounted to the handlebar or head tube so course
marshals and law enforcement can distinguish participants and for accurate photo
identification. Bike plate can be cut to accommodate computer mounts. SAFETY MECHANICS ON COURSE
• Timing chip (provided Sunday morning at start area) is required to be included in Ride with confidence on the marked Professional mechanics will be out on
official results. For best accuracy, please wear timing chip on your ankle. and marshaled course, supported by course to provide mechanical assistance.
• Elevation/race section and name decals are provided for your convenience by law enforcement, safety motos and sag Every participant is expected to be self-
our sponsor, Hub Labels. vehicles, as well as feed stations staffed sufficient in the case of a puncture.
through local youth police program.
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AID STATIONS FINISH AREA
For food items, single-serve packages will be available.
FINISH CHUTE
Upon reaching the finish line, riders will be directed into a one-way finishers' chute to return
Timing Chip. Your meal and beverage tickets are attached to your bib number.. Redeem tickets
for a complimentary meal and beverage. Riders with particular dietary needs should be
prepared with own post-ride food options.
WATER SODA HEED ENERGY DRINK
HAMMER GELS SAVOURY FOOD SWEET FOOD
HAMMER BARS Potato Chips Bananas, Clementines, Fig Bars,
Cookies
RESULTS & AWARDS
Real-time results will be posted to our website.
Riders who finish in the TOP 3 in a competition category (overall male & female for Gran
Route, age groups by course and sex) will be invited to the podium presentations. Gran Route
age group winners will be awarded custom kits from SUAREZ Cycling Clothing.
A staff photographer will be used. Spectators are welcome for the Awards Ceremony. Awards
can be mailed by request.
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GRAN FONDO FLORIDA APP, PROFILES & TIMED SEGMENTS
powered by Ride with GPS
All of the information in the Rider Roadbook is
available on the free Gran Fondo Florida App, powered
by Ride with GPS. From the Ride with GPS app on your
phone, select "Open Shortcut" and scan the QR code
or enter the code FLORIDA2022.
PRIZE RAFFLE
Any rider who participates in 2022 SUAREZ Gran Fondo National Series events on the
scheduled weekend will be eligible for the raffle. Raffle winners must be present to win.
RAFFLE
Great prizes from our sponsors such as:
4-night Stay at Garda Bike Hotel in Italy
Stay & Ride with Movich Cycling in Colombia
Wahoo ELEMNT Rival GPS Watch
Wahoo KICKR smart trainer (model TBD)
Lazer helmet
Industry Nine hubset
Cane Creek components
Swiftwick socks
Bike Flights travel voucher
Shimano products Downloadable Course Maps Timed Segment Maps and Profiles
CTS Trainright Membership Gran loop, 96 miles Time Section #1 (Gran & Medio riders)
Jittery Joe’s Coffee Medio loop 55 miles Time Section #2 (Gran riders only)
UNDRBUDR anti-chafe cream Piccolo loop, 35 miles Time Section #3 (All riders)
Ride with GPS Premium Membership Time Section #4 (Gran riders only)
(List subject to change)
Follow us on Social Media #gfondonatseries About Timed Segment Competitions
This is not a start-to-finish race. Your overall time from start to finish does not matter for
granfondonationalseries @gfondonatseries @gfondonatseries this competition. Your overall, age group, and gender rankings are determined by your
combined time for all timed segments on the route you choose.
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Gran Route Medio Route Start: 8:00 am Start Window: 8:00 am Distance: 96 Miles Distance: 55 Miles Elevation Gain: 2706 Feet Elevation Gain: 1852 Feet Timed Segments: 4 Timed Segments: 3 Aid Stations: 3 (Mile 37, Mile 63, Mile 84) Aid Stations: 2 (Mile 20, Mile 43) 10 11
Piccolo Route Start Window: 8:00 am Distance: 36 Miles Elevation Gain: 1315 Feet Timed Segments: 1 Aid Stations: 1 (Mile 32) 12 13
CALENDAR Partners
OWNED EVENTS
Official Title Partner
GRAN FOND O FLORIDA MARCH 20, 2022 SAN ANTONIO, FL
P / B C A P U A L AW
TT1 TOUR OF GEORGIA GRAN FONDO APRIL 16, 2022 HELEN, GA
HIGHLANDS GRAN FONDO JUNE 5, 2022 BUTLER, NJ
Global Event partners
GRAN FONDO ASHEVILLE*, J U LY 1 7 , 2 0 2 2 ASHEVILLE, NC
P/B APPLEWO OD MANOR
BOONE GRAN FONDO AUGUST 7, 2022 BOONE, NC
GOLDEN GRAN FONDO AUGUST 28, 2022 GOLDEN, CO
GRAN FONDO MARYLAND SEPT 18, 2022 FREDERICK, MD
Official Charity
JENSIE GRAN FONDO SEPT 25, 2022 MARIN COUNTY, CA
* 2022 USA CYCLING GRAN FONDO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT
PA R T N E R E V E N T S
MALIBU GRAN FONDO TBD WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
CHEAHA CHALLENGE M AY 1 4 - 1 5 , 2 0 2 2 JACKSONVILLE, AL
VERMONT GRAN FONDO JUNE 25, 2022 BRISTOL, VT
CACHE GRAN FOND O J U LY 8 - 9 , 2 0 2 2 LOGAN, UT
B O B C O O K M T . E VA N S H I L L C L I M B J U LY 2 3 , 2 0 2 2 IDAHO SPRINGS, CO
VIRGINIA'S BLUE RIDGE GF OCT 9, 2022 F I N C A S T L E , VA
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