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Gran Fondo 2012

Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 7:36 pm
by wonger
I think this event will replace the Whistler GF for me next year. Anyone interested in doing the 45 mile cross option?

http://www.echelongranfondo.org/hood_river/

Re: Gran Fondo 2012

Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 9:23 pm
by leftcoaster
Checked out the 100 mile road race. That is serious elevation gains.

Re: Gran Fondo 2012

Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 9:53 pm
by norman marcy
If memory serves Whistler is about 7000 plus ft cumulatively

Only in america would they have a custom of the riders stopping to shoot guns during a gran fondo look at the pics on the web site yikes !


but the country side and the roads look amazing very euro tunnels and switch backs im interested

Re: Gran Fondo 2012

Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 10:15 pm
by Dylan J C
The area down there is beautiful, definitely worth the trip.

Re: Gran Fondo 2012

Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 9:21 pm
by norman marcy
this is the response when i emailed the organizers

area looks great!

Hi Norman,

We are finalizing our 2012 schedule and will have an official announcement
within the next 2 weeks. Right now, 9/22 looks like the date. Be sure to
follow us at http://www.echelongranfondo.org/subscribe.html

Thanks
David