SLO GranFondo

Saturday, Oct 28, 2017 to Sunday, Oct 29, 2017
Avila Beach, CA, United States
Century, Gran Fondo, Metric Century

The fourth edition of the San Luis Obispo GranFondo presented by VisitAvilaBeach.com offers participants a three timed rides—100 Mile, 61 Mile & 25 Mile— through California’s epic Central Coast in #EnduranceTownUSA. Enjoy scenic coastal and wine country vistas over rolling miles of clean open road. The SLO GranFondo is happy to once again support our community focused organization Alpha Foundation. To learn more, visit: www.slogranfondo.com/mission

Event weekend begins on Saturday, October 28 with our three timed rides. The 100 Mile SLO GranFondo includes an incredible 4.5 Mile, 1300ft. KOM / QOM up Green Valley Road, just outside the serene coastal town of Cambria. Traditional Pink jerseys go to the winner of the GranFondo and Polka Dot jerseys to the KOM / QOM!

Also on Saturday, all of our riders will then enjoy the celebrated Race SLO Finish Line Festival featuring award-winning Central Coast BBQ, local beer, wine and music. New in 2017 will be the Pro Panel hosted right on stage with television personality and the often irreverent Bob Roll, USA Cycling Chairman Bob Stapleton and our invited pro riders. Listen in on all the best of 2017 and look ahead to what the 2018 cycling season will have in store. All riders will also be able to take advantage of our Bike Valet, washing tents and recovery lounge.

On Sunday, October 29, a limited amount of tickets are available for the VIP Recovery Ride & Wine Event with Bob Roll and our pro riders starting and ending in Avila Beach at Sinor-Lavallee wine tasting room.

LODGING & THE REGION
Presented by VisitAvilaBeach.com, Avila Beach is known as “Nature’s Ultimate Training Ground” for good reason. There are miles of both scenic and challenging bike paths and trails, clean pure ocean waters to swim and miles of outdoor running along the beach or into pristine oak laden canyons. Whether you want to just enjoy a day in nature or a go for a month long training regime, Avila Beach offers it all. And after a day of training there are many ways to relax too. You’ll enjoy natural mineral spas, local wine tasting in town, fresh seafood at one of our many restaurants along with wonderful accommodations where you can restore and relax.

Enjoy the friendliest climate on California’s Central Coast along the sparkling Pacific that’s so easy to reach right between Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Bask in a warm sunny microclimate and stroll on our beautiful, pet friendly beaches. Swim, surf, sail and kayak the harbor with sea lions, otters, pelicans and other beautiful creatures. Enjoy locally produced award-winning wines in our downtown tasting rooms and at wineries throughout the Avila Valley. Pick some of California’s best apples at our See Canyon Orchards and experience the harvest at our local farms. Surround yourself with world class amenities, great hotels, vacation rentals, restaurants, boutiques and shops. More information: www.visitavilabeach.com/SLO-GrandFondo.htm

Contact Information

David Monico

[email protected]

8054523580

Start Location

Avila Beach Golf Resort