Southeast Regional Rides and Events - RVA - Martin's Tour of Richmond (Gran Fondo) - October 6th 2012

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brandini
06-20-12, 08:55 AM
http://www.sportsbackers.org/events/martins-tour-richmond

The first annual Martin's Tour of Richmond is just that -- a racing tour of Richmond on bike. This fully-timed Gran Fondo event has distance options for both the serious rider and the weekend warrior. Plan on joining us for the entire day because we'll celebrate your accomplishment with a big ol' feast at the raceway afterwards!

Cost
102-mile 58-mile 29-mile Youth 14 & under
$95 $85 $75 $30 through aug 15th
$100 $90 $80 $35 through sept 15th
$105 $95 $85 $40 through oct 3rd
$115 $105 $95 $50 walk-up
Online registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, October 3

COST INCLUDES:
Event T-shirt
Finisher medal
Chip timing
Post-race celebration (includes dinner, a complimentary beer or soft drink, and live entertainment)
Please be sure to bring your ID to the post-race festival.
Traffic control along route
Food/hydration stations every 10-15 miles
SAG support

Registration information:
During the registration process, participants will choose either the 102-mile, 58-mile or 29-mile course.
To ensure the smoothest and safest start possible, starting corrals will be organized based on the participant’s estimated mph pace. Please choose one of the following options during the registration process:
20+ mph
18-20 mph
15-17 mph
Under 15 mph

Schedule
Friday, October 5
11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Expo/Packet Pick-up Richmond International Raceway - 600 E. Laburnum Avenue Richmond, VA 23222
*Photo ID required for pack pick-up.
You may pick up the packet of another rider provided you have a photocopy of their picture ID.

Saturday, October 6
5:30a Packet Pick-up/Walk up registration At all 3 start locations
7a 102-mile course - START Richmond International Raceway - 600 E. Laburnum Avenue Richmond, VA 23222
10a 58-mile course - START J. Sargeant Reynolds Goochland Campus - 1851 Dickinson Road Goochland, VA 23063
12p 29-mile course - START Poor Farm Park - 13400 Liberty School Road Hanover, VA 23005


https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-j64N79FH7h8/T-HkBXl1zEI/AAAAAAAABJI/K1bSQsT2UEE/s800/tour_of_richmond_map.png

Looks like my city is finally stepping it up before Richmond 2015 hits with the world championships.


psychicandroid
06-20-12, 05:12 PM
Aww! D: And I'm all the way up here in Wisconsin. Martians, why couldn't you do this earlier? It would have been fun.

hokie cycler
07-01-12, 11:59 AM
This should be a great event and hopefully it will be the first of many. Looking forward to riding it!


Mark_RVA
09-06-12, 06:12 PM
Even though I won't be able to ride this I am super excited. This is going to be a spectacular event!

patoot
09-16-12, 09:43 PM
I have been looking forward to this all summer. Rode the Heart of Virginia this weekend as a warm up. Here's hoping for cool weather and clear skies.

rccardr
10-03-12, 11:11 AM
Also signed up for this one with a couple of friends, looks like a great route around the Richmond area. Have to drive down Friday afternoon to pick up my packet (I'm closer to DC), so will be free Friday evening if anyone wants to get together for dinner and swap bike lies. PM me if interested.

rccardr
10-04-12, 11:03 AM
As of noon today, almost 900 riders are signed up, about half for the full 102 mile Gran Fondo route. Fun!