Friday September 6 through Sunday September 8, 2013

Mandatory check-in and packet pick up:

All riders must sign a release waiver prior to receiving a packet.

Sunday, September 9, 2012

• 5:00 AM Opening of Start Area
• 7:00 AM Mass Start - Gran Fondo Riders
• 7:30 AM Mass Start - Medio Fondo Riders
• 8:00 AM Mass Start - Piccolo/Breve Fondo Riders
• 10:00 AM Finish Line Expo and Festivities Begin
• 4:30 PM Award Ceremonies
• 5:00 PM Close of the Course
• 6:00 PM End of Finish Line Expo and Festivities

The entry fee is non refundable and there are no deferrals. However, you can transfer your registration to another person at any time prior to packet pick-up – you are responsible for finding the other rider - the recipient must register through Eventbrite.com.
There is a $40 transfer fee to cover the administrative costs of the transfer. The process to follow to transfer your registration can be found here. All transfers must be processed through Eventbrite.com.

Once packets are picked up, they are non-transferrable.

Below is the pricing schedule for Gran Fondo NJ. Registering early ensures you the lowest price for the event.

Gran Fondo NJ is 107 miles with 9,108’ of climbing

Medio Fondo NJ is 63 miles with 5,470’ of climbing

Piccolo Fondo NJ is 43 miles with 3,679’ of climbing

Breve Fondo NJ is 18 miles with 1,416’ of climbing

The Gran Fondo NJ route has four timed hill climbs:

The Medio Fondo NJ route has two timed hill climbs:

The Piccolo Fondo NJ route has one timed hill climb:

The Breve Fondo NJ route has no timed climbs this year, but plenty of climbing.

An amazing weekend of cycling oriented festivities culminating with the rides on Sunday, including our popular Gran Fondo NJ Pint Glass, USA Cycling rider insurance, course marking, aid stations, chip timing on the Gran, Medio and Piccolo Routes, post-ride Festivities, competition and raffle prizes, bike valet service at festivities and much, much more.

No racing license is needed or required. While there are some competitive segments, it is important to remember that the Gran Fondo NJ is a ride, not a race. All cyclists are encouraged to relax and enjoy the lovely scenery each route has to offer along the way. Every cyclist will be insured individually by USA Cycling. The cost for the insurance is included in the entry fee.

The minimum age for participants is 13 years old – these courses are challenging and demanding. All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times while on the route, and must have their registration form and waiver signed by their legal parent or guardian.

Our registration partner is Eventbrite.com. They make registration a fast and simple process.

Registration opens at midnight on December 5th.

To register once registration is open, click on the Register button to the right of this screen.

Registration closes on Eventbrite at Midnight EDT on September 3, 2013 or once we reach 2,500 registered riders, whichever comes first.

After that date, if the event is not sold out, participants can still register but they must do so in person, during Packet Pick-up hours at the following locations:

September 6th — 7th Marty’s Reliable Cycle in Morristown

September 8th Event Expo in Morristown

We suggest that you use a road bike as it is the best option to ride in groups. Its light weight makes climbing easier (and there are plenty of climbs). You can also ride a mountain bike, touring bike, hybrid bike, single speed (with two brakes), or a recumbent.

Neither fixed gear nor triathlon bikes are permitted on the ride.

If you choose to ride as a tandem, both riders have to register as individuals for the event. Tandems are not eligible for KOM/QOM prizes.

No, the Gran Fondo NJ is a ride, not a race. There are no awards or recognition for being the first to arrive at the finish banner. All riders are encouraged to take their time, reide safely at all times and enjoy the wonderful routes we have mapped out for you. All riders will be awarded a finisher's medal at the end of the ride.

The four key climbs of the Gran Fondo, two key climbs for the Medio Fondo, and one key climb for the Piccolo Fondo are chip timed and count towards the King and Queen of Mountain competition.

You will see signs approximately 500' before each of the timed climbs, and another sign approximately 500' before the end of each timed climb. Once you cross over the timing mat at the bottom of each timed climb, your time starts running until you cross the timing mat at the top of that climb.

These are the only sections of the route where “the clock is running” – We encourage all riders to ride with caution and safety in mind at all times, regardless of where they are on the route as our roads are not closed to automobile traffic.

The cumulative time of each of the timed climbs will determine winners for each of the categories of the King of the Mountains (KOM) or Queen of the Mountains (QOM) at Gran Fondo NJ.

New this year, The KoM and QoM will be awarded as follows for each of the Gran, Medio and Piccolo Routes

• Overall (Fastest combined time, regardless of age)
• 13 - 39 Age Group KOM & QOM
• 40 - 44 Age Group KOM & QOM
• 45 - 49 Age Group KOM & QOM
• 50 - 54 Age Group KOM & QOM
• 55 - 59 Age Group KOM & QOM
• 60 - 64 Age Group KOM & QOM
• 65+ KOM & QOM
• NOTE: There will be no awards for the individual hill climbs in 2013



• NOTE: To be eligible for KoM and QoM awards, all climbs on the route must be completed by 3:00 P.M.

The Breve Fondo route is non-competitive.

There will be product prizes from our various sponsors and suppliers awarded to the KOM and QOM Winners.

There are no timed segments on the Breve Route. Breve Fondo NJ riders follow the same route as all other riders out to Mendham (Mile 9) before returning on the Breve section. All participants are eligible to win raffle prizes during the post-race party.

Each rider packet contains:

• the rider’s “Bib” with the rider number printed on it, (Used as ID for you throughout the event)
• a Wrist ID band with rider’s Bib Number and the Command Center number printed on it, (Used as ID for the Bike Corral and for the end of ride BBQ)
• a Bike ID band with rider’s Bib Number printed on it, (Used en route and in the bike corral at the end)

Packet pick up is only possible at the following times and locations, no exceptions.

Packet pick-up is strongly discouraged on morning of the event.

In keeping with our theme of sustainability, we will not have traditional goodie bags, but will be issuing web-based “Good e-Bags” to all participants.

Yes, however, your ability to participate in the Mass Starts will not be guaranteed.

Yes - to pick up someone else's packet, you must bring with you a copy of their photo ID (Passport, Driver's license, etc.) and an event waiver completely filled out and signed by that person in ink.

There will be a large Expo on the day of the event at the Pioneer Park at Headquarters’ Plaza. Event sponsors will be present to showcase their latest products. We will also have a DJ, live music and a Bike Trials demo at the Plaza on the day of the event.

Please check out our Hotel Partners for fantastic deals on hotel rooms in the area!

If you want, you can wear the official Gran Fondo NJ jersey (sold separately), or your favorite cycling clothes.

All riders must:

• have their BIB number pinned to the back of their clothing,
• have the wrist ID around their wrist, and the bike ID around their bike
• Keep your wristband on for post-event festivities.
• Helmets with buckled chin straps must be worn at all times.
• Also, headphones of any kind are not allowed.

Please check the GranFondoNJ.com website in the weeks prior to the event where we will publish parking locations. We will also send out an e-mail to all registered riders with information shortly before the event.

Absolutely – one of our objectives is giving back to our communities. You can sign up to fund raise as part of the registration process.

We highly encourage you to ride for a cause, any cause, especially one of our three beneficiaries, The Seeing Eye; Grow it Green Morristown, and; Homeless Solutions. You can create your own fundraising page through Eventbrite.com to manage your fundraising activities.

There will be full rest stops at approximately every 20 miles on the Gran, Medio and Piccolo Routes, and half way on the Breve Route. The rest stops will have food, drinks, porta johns and mechanical support. Each Rest Stop will have a reference map of the route(s) it services, as well as spare cue sheets for those routes. There will be a food festival at the Finish line.

Yes within reason, Gran Fondo NJ will be held rain or shine, but not in the event of serious inclement weather (e.g. Hurricanes)!

Gran Fondo NJ reserves the right to cancel or defer the event at its sole discretion.

For 2013 we will be having a staged “Mass Start”:
Gran Fondo Riders will depart in the first Stage at 7:00 A.M.,
Medio Fondo Riders will depart in the second Stage at 7:30 A.M.
Piccolo and Breve Fondo Riders will depart in the last Stage at 8:00 A.M.
If you are riding as part of a team, you may line up with your team at the start, regardless of the route you are riding.
All riders are encouraged to gather at the start area by 6:30 A.M. and participate in the Opening Ceremonies.
For safety reasons, riders are encouraged to “self sort” by riding speed, with the faster riders going out first – please note that we will have competitive national-level bike riders who can average 25+ mph participating, and many very strong riders who will average 20+mph for the entire route, so self sort accordingly.
Apart from that, it doesn't matter where you start. However, to allow as little interference as possible, we encourage beginner and slower riders to line up at the back of the start. With this you will be able to ride your own pace unobstructed.

Opening Ceremonies: After the singing of the National Anthem, our Grand Marshall will open the event with a brief speech and a ceremonial lap around the Green prior to the official start.

No, except for a limited time at the immediate start area, all roads will be open to regular traffic.

At all times riders must obey all traffic laws and ride on the right hand side of the street. Riders must follow the instructions of police officers, course marshalls and volunteers to avoid disqualification.

You can ride the pace you want, but are required to ride safely and within your capabilities at all times.

The cut-off for completing the distance is 5pm which means you have 10 hours for the ride. This equals to approximately 10 mph for the Gran Fondo, 6.5 mph for the Medio Fondo and 4 mph for the Piccolo Fondo including all rest stops. A “Sweep Vehicle” will trail the ride accordingly. Participants who get passed by the “Sweep Vehicle” can either get a ride or will be riding outside the event.

Medio and Gran Fondo Riders:

There will be a cut-off at the Piccolo Fondo Branch off at mile 20.8 - all Medio and Gran Fondo riders who arrive there after 10:30 am will be directed right onto Outlook Road to finish the course on the Piccolo Fondo route. This cut-off ensures rider safety and is enforced by the police and local municipalities.

Gran Fondo Riders:

There will be a cut-off at the Medio Fondo Branch off at mile 33.1 - all Gran Fondo riders who arrive there after 11:00 A.M. will be directed right onto Mill Street to finish the course on the Medio Fondo route. This cut-off ensures rider safety and is enforced by the police and local municipalities.

Yes, the Start/Finish Area as well as all Rest Stops are equipped with porta johns. Any riders relieving themselves alongside the route will be expelled from the event and will not be permitted to participate in future Gran Fondo NJ events.