RIDER ROADBO OK TT1 TOUR OF GEORGIA GRAN FOND O - Gran Fondo National Series
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RIDER
ROADBO OK
TT1 TOUR OF GEORGIA
GRAN FONDO
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Dear Rider Registration & Packet Pickup
Friday and Saturday Options Available
Welcome to the 10th edition of the TT1 Online Registration In-Person Registration
Tour of Georgia Gran Fondo! Following a Online registration will be open until Riders can register in person at Friday
very successful return to in-person events 1:00pm Eastern Time on Friday, April packet pickup location or the Start Area
in 2021, we anticipate another great event 15. in Helen, GA on Saturday morning from
this spring. This season we are welcoming a 6:00am - 7:30am for Gran and Medio
new title sponsor, SUAREZ Cycling Clothing. riders, and until 9:40am for Piccolo riders.
Please be sure to visit them expo to check Packet Pickup - Friday
out the their apparel lines. Riders may collect packets for additional riders with your ID, a copy of
each rider’s photo id and a statement of permission. A text/email with a
In order to have a fun and memorable day photo of a rider’s ID and statement works. Packet pickup on Friday, April 15
in Helen, GA, we all need to work together. will be held at:
Out of respect for one another, and the local
City of Helen Riverside Park:
officials who are trusting us to put on a safe
812 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, GA 30545
event, please abide by requests made by our
between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
staff, volunteers, and local law enforcement.
Packet Pickup - Saturday
The timed-segment gran fondo format
Riders picking up packets on Saturday morning should do so 30 minutes prior to their
pioneered in the United States by Gran
start time. Riders may collect packets for additional riders. See above.
Fondo National Series is perfectly suited for
times like these, and we can't wait to see you
Start/Finish Area in Helen, GA
out on the course!
812 Edelweiss Strasse Helen, GA 30545 between 6:00 AM and 7:30 AM for
Gran and Medio riders. Piccolo riders can pickup until 9:40 AM. .
The SUAREZ Gran Fondo
PARKING
National Series Team
Please help the reputation
of cyclists in the area and
park in the designated
parking areas.
PARKING MAP
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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 GRAN & MEDIO riders must be staged by 7:45 am for the start at 8:00am. All
race section profile top tube decal, and SUAREZ Gran Fondo National Series name PICCOLO riders must be staged by 9:50 am to start at 10:00 am. All riders must cross
decals (depending on registration date). Your bib number and bike plate will include the official start line. Though timing begins at the first timed segment, participation
your name if you registered early enough. Your packet will also contain products from will be verified by chip read at the start. Starting without crossing the start line will
our sponsors. result in disqualification. The start and finish lines of timed segments only cover the
RIGHT 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
SUPPORT
As you prepare for the Gran Fondo Florida after picking up your packet, please abide
by the following rules and recommendations:
• 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 so course marshals and law
enforcement can distinguish participants and for accurate photo identification.
Bike plate should be in front of cables and unobstructed. SAFETY MECHANICS ON COURSE
• Timing chip (provided Saturday morning at start area) is required to be included Ride with confidence on the marked Professional mechanics will be out on
in 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 staffed feed stations. sufficient in the case of a puncture.
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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 SAVORY 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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TT1 TOUR OF GEORGIA GRAN PROFILES & TIMED SEGMENTS
FONDO APP, powered by Ride with GPS
All of the information in the Rider Roadbook is
available on the free TT1 Tour of Georgia Gran Fondo
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 GEORGIA2022.
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
Wahoo ELEMNT Rival GPS Watch
Wahoo KICKR smart trainer
Lazer helmet
Industry Nine hubset
Cane Creek components
Swiftwick socks
Bike Flights travel voucher
Shimano products
CTS Trainright Membership
Downloadable Course Maps Timed Segment Maps and Profiles
Jittery Joe’s Coffee
90 Mile Gran Route Time Section #1 (Gran & Medio riders)
UNDRBUDR anti-chafe cream
66 Mile Medio Route Time Section #2 (Gran and Medio riders)
Ride with GPS Premium Membership
25 Mile Piccolo Route Time Section #3 (All riders)
(List subject to change)
Time Section #4 (Gran riders only)
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 Time: 8:00 am Start Time: 8:00 am Distance: 90 Miles Distance: 66 Miles Elevation Gain: 8961 Feet Elevation Gain: 6881 Feet Timed Segments: 4 Timed Segments: 3 Aid Stations: 4 (Mile 20, Mile 45, Mile 60, Mile 78) Aid Stations: 3 (Mile 20, Mile 45, Mile 55) 10 11
Piccolo Route Start Time: 10:00 am Distance: 25 Miles Elevation Gain: 1725 Feet Timed Segments: 1 Aid Stations: 1 (Mile 13) 12 13
CALENDAR Partners
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