The Great Gran Fondo Is Oh So Close

Who - The NECS/MRC (duh)

What - Gran Fondo, the grandest of the fondos

When - Sunday 5/26, roll out at 8:30am

Where - NECS/MRC Corporate Headquarters (668 Sand Hill Rd, Gardiner)

How - By registering through the comments section of this blog (bring friends) and applying superior translation skills

Why - Because this is THE original NECS/MRC non race event


Yes it is a scant 26 days until the non racing event of the season takes place - The NECS/MRC Gran Fondo. While Gran Fondoing is the newest rage to sweep the cycling community the NECS/MRC have been putting on this event since the days when lugged frame steel bikes were the only legal ride on the UCI circuit. Yes you will find Fondos featuring catchy write ups like this -


Campagnolo Gran Fondo New York is a 100-mile cycling challenge for 7,000 riders from over 70 countries on May 19, 2013. Closed roads and roads with police moderated traffic provide the platform for athletes who love to race, go for a personal best or finish before the cutoff time. The race starts in NYC on the most travelled bridge in the world, George Washington Bridge, closed to cars just for you. It travels north to beautiful Bear Mountain State Park and finishes after 100 miles and 7000ft of climbing in Weehawken, NJ facing the spectacular NYC skyline. (I mean seriously, we put in this much climbing in half the distance on the Bear Mountain Beatdown)


or this

The organization of Gran Fondo Giro d’Italia is managed by RCS Sport. RCS Sport is also the organizer of Giro d’Italia.RCS Sport is aware that, investing in sport today means speak to millions of people, fans, and athletes. This calls for an effective and emotional language able to catalyse all media, reach different targets, and build strong networks.Sport is a powerful medium. RCS Sport translates the energy of sport into business. (WTF, the MRC translates the energy of sport into a party)

but you will never find a Gran Fondo with more fun than this one. Unlike in past years where we braved pouring rain and blazing heat to conquer the summits of Peakamoose and Minnewaska to win the sacred KOM jersey this year it will be the kinder and gentler Gran Fondo. But don't be fooled, you had better bring your A game when it comes to sprinting because we will not be short on excitement as the argy bargy picks up for each of the 3 intermediate sprints with points (6, 4 & 2) for first (plus a large format beer), second and third. The action culminates in a final sprint carrying double points with the overall THC points classification winner taking home the Gran Fondo growler. Back at the HQ there will be the traditional post race BBQ and alcohol consumption that only those of superior state of mind and superior attitude should be ready to attend.

Line up, sign up and reenlist today because we need more schooling for more education for More Science High!