The Echelon Gran Fondo Cycling Series
Echelon Gran Fondo is a series of European style mass participation cycling rides (Cyclosportif rides) held on epic courses in destination locations. Gran Fondos attract a broad array of cyclists including casual riders, weekend warriors, amateur racers and a few professional cyclists. Each ride provides a challenge for everyone, including a 30, 60, or 100 mile road cycling option. For those who want to compete for time or those with a personal challenge against the clock, we have a special timed 40K section, with a theatrical party atmosphere and a hill top finish.
Ride it, Rip it, or just have a Rage. From start to finish, prepare to be doused in cheering crowds and unusual entertainers. Sign up today as an individual or team, sponsor a participant, or just make a donation to this worthy cause.
The event start and finish takes place right across the street from our Brewery at 5th and Columbia in downtown Hood River.
Saturday September 24th (ride day)
6:00 AM—Packet pick up/Registration—at Full Sail Brewery start line
506 Columbia Street, Hood River, OR 97031
7:30 AM—Rider line up
7:45 AM—Opening Ceremony
8:00 AM—Gran Fondo/CrossMountain mass start time
12:00 PM—Taste of Hood River is open
12:00 – 3:00 PM—Gran Fondo/CrossMountain riders return
3:00 PM—Greg LeMond autograph signing
4:00 PM—Awards ceremony
6:00 PM—Event Concludes
NOON -6 PM Festival is open for food, wine and FULL SAIL BEER GARDEN back in Hood River.
