Wilmington Grand Prix Gran Fondo presented by

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Date of event:  Sun., May 20, 2012

Time: 8:00 am mass start

Where: Delaware Art Museum

Registration opens Feb 1. Only first 3,000 riders accepted.

Wilmington Grand Prix Gran Fondo is a 62 miles/100 km long ride
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Ride alongside the pros from Team Exergy;
Ben Chaddock, Andres Faustino, Alzate Escobar, Kevin Mullervy, Conor Mullervy, Zac Davies and Quinn Keogh

Plus Cyclo Cross World Champion in the Masters Women’s Category Katrina Dowidchuk

National Champion Track and Road Masters Women’s Category Joe Johnson

The Brandywine Valley offers some of the best cycling terrain on the East Coast. Riders can experience the spectacular rolling hills of chateau country the ride will offer cyclists the unique opportunity to traverse a 100-kilometer course linked by 13 cultural attractions, including stunning rides through world-class institutions such as Hagley Museum & Gardens, Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library along with Mt Cuba Center. The WGP Gran Fondo will be the first time cyclists will have the privilege of passing through these attractions on the same ride.

Join the list of celebrities and pros.

Cost:
$130...Now until May 20
$149...On ride day

Participants will receive; Louis Garneau cycling jersey, welcome packet, USA Cycling rider insurance, course marking, five aid stations, chip timing for two climbs, post-ride party, competition prizes, bike valet service at festivities and more.

This ride benefits the Food Bank of Delaware

Riders must be 16 or older to participate.

PACKET PICKUP
Thur, 5/17: Noon until 6pm at The Bike Boutique (1007 N. Orange St.)
Fri., 5/18: 8am-6pm at The Bike Boutique; 4-8pm at Monkey Hill Time Trial (18th & Van Buren sts.)
Sat., 5/19: Registration and packet pickup 8am-noon at The Bike Boutique; All day on Criterium Course at 818 Market St.
Sun., 5/20: Until 7:30am at Gran Fondo start (Delaware Art Museum)

Best Rider Parking Option:
Accenture Lot
1801 Augustine Cut-off
Wilmington DE 19803

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Short half-mile ride to start/finish at Delaware Art Museum.
Shuttle service will be available before and after the ride.

Download a pdf of the Gran Fondo map here.