February 10, 2012 (Ottawa, ON) – Not to be left out of the re-surging cycling craze, here in the Nations Capital set your timers for July 21st as we are offering a fully fueled, Euro inspired ciclismo festivale with MedioFondo/100K, GranFondo/170K & SuprFondo/220K routes leaving Kanata (BrookstreetHotel) riding along rivers & lakes as we loop through the historic Lower Ottawa Valley incl. Carleton Place, Perth, the Lanark Highlands and Almonte.
Feedback has been great with registrations across Ontario & Quebec and as far as Winnipeg, Vermont & Maine pushing us beyond 100 riders after less than 2-weeks of being live…. and with daylight extending a little more each day it looks like the worst of Winter is behind us with hopes that the cycling season is on the horizon for 2012.
We have added Pedal Magazine, FinishLine, Enervit, eLoad and HoneyStinger to an impressive list of 40+ sponsors to help fill your rider bag along with gift certificates and 20% discount cards from cycling retailers and more to come….
We are pleased to announce Saeco/Phillips as our GiornoJaveFesta sponsor in line with being the leader in espresso machines for home & business use.
Special thanks to Kanata Research Park Corporation for allowing us use of their lands adjacent to Ottawa’s finest luxury hotel…. as we are also proud to announce Brookstreet as our exclusive hotel partner. They will be offering very special rates as low as $99.00/night (incl parking) to cater to your hotel needs. This generous offer helps you experience and share our ReggioCapitale along with Brookstreet’s Four Diamond world-class work-play-getaway offerings. Please log on to <http://www.brookstreet.com/granfondo>www.brookstreet.com/granfondo
Whether coming from afar, or wanting a get-away for 1-2-3 nights as an added ride perk, take advantage of the great event offerings and join us for the GiroPreFesta Thursday night (special guest speakers) and combine it with a tune-up ride Friday AM to loosen up the legs on one of many excellent cycling routes next door before relaxing at the pool getting ready for our Friday Event Expo/BBQ and kit p/u… the Four Diamond Brookstreet as it’s Four Diamond restaurant [Perspectives] will not disappoint. The atmosphere is second to none and of course, there will be Spa specials as well to suit your needs pre/post ride.
For those wishing to register as a club/team/group of 10+ please see the Team/Club section for special pricing and payment process as teams cannot be processed online.
The 12-week Training Plan has been posted with nutritional tips to follow, which will certainly help regardless of the Fondo route chosen.
Please note the Winter Rate is a special promo which expires March 21st!
Please also note our association with the Boys & Girls Club of Ottawa via the Auctions and Charity sections and feel free to involve yourself as you see fit.
Follow us via facebook and check out our blog section.
Check out the GranFondo Ottawa website and help spread the word!
Stomp the pedals, feel the power, think BigRide, GranFondo….