Gran Fondo New York

Group Rides

The Gran Fondo New York group rides are free for and open to all registered participants. The groups are led by Gruppo Sportivo Gran Fondo New York. Please be aware that the rides are a not supported. Bring all the food/drink/spare tubes/some cash/credit cards etc. that you may need. Wear a helmet, obey all traffic laws and follow the instructions of the ride leaders. Headphones are not allowed. Ride single file. YOU ARE RIDING AT YOUR OWN RISK AT ALL TIMES.

What you have to do

1. Sign up below. Registration is only open every THURSDAY and FRIDAY before a group ride.
2. CLICK HERE TO VIEW AND PRINT THE WAIVER
3. Fill out the waiver and hand it to your group ride leader.
You will have to sign up and bring the waiver before every group ride.

Where we meet

We meet at Strictly Bicycles 2347 Hudson Terrace, Fort Lee, NJ 07024 - (201) 944-7074. Parking is available along Hudson Terrace. Parking at the shop is only for customers.

For anyone needing shower facilities after a GFNY training ride, Aurora Women's Fitness has offered their facilities, just 4 miles from Strictly Bicycles, and also has parking available: Aurora Womens Fitness 734 Grand Avenue, Ridgefield, NJ 07657 - (201) 313-0620

Where we ride

The group rides are social rides, not races. The main goal is to get out and on the bike together. This is especially true in winter where we keep the rides short and grab a coffee at half way.
Group A rides to Nyack and back which is about 40 miles.
Group B rides to Piermont or Nyack and back which is 30 or 40 miles.
Group C rides to Piermont and back which is about 30 miles.

Once the weather gets warmer, ride length will increase in the weeks and months leading up to Gran Fondo New York and will cover parts of the race course, including the timed climbs.

How fast we ride

There will be three pace groups.
Group A rides about 18mph on average.
Group B rides about 16mph on average.
Group C rides about 12-14mph on average.

In case of icy roads or extreme cold

In case of icy roads or extreme cold, the ride will be held on indoor bikes at Aurora Womens Fitness 734 Grand Avenue, Ridgefield, NJ 07657 - (201) 313-0620.

STRAVA climbing competition

Starting February, Gran Fondo New York will host competitions on climbs along the GFNY route in conjunction with STRAVA. Register now on STRAVA for free and join the GFNY club. Use password "Italia". Open only to registered GFNY 2012 participants.