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Rollfast Gran Fondo - The Ride

Schedule of Events

Saturday September 12, 2015

5-8pm
Packet Pickup and On Site Registration at The Bike Line Carmel

Sunday September 13, 2015

5-7am
Packet Pickup (NO REGISTRATION) at The Bike Line Carmel

7:30am
Staging Begins

7:45am
Announcements & Rider Instructions

8am WE GO!!!
Fondo begins, all routes

10am
Festival Begins

3pm
Podium Presentation

5pm
Course Closed

7pm
Festival Ends

Packet Pickup

Each rider will need to pick up their "packet" before the Fondo. Packet pickups are at The Bike Line Carmel on Saturday September 13 from 5-8pm and Sunday September 14 from 5-7am.

Walk up registration will also be available at packet pickup on FRIDAY NIGHT ONLY.

Each rider packet will include:

• Rider Number / Timing Chip (to be attached to handlebars as shown)
• Rollfast Fondo T-shirt (Day of registrations may pick up t-shirt after the event if available)
• Food / Drink tickets
• Goodie bag buffet

Start Proceedure (Rider Staging)

At 7:30am we will ask riders to begin staging at the Start/Finish banner. The objective of staging the riders is to keep our ride safe. By starting the faster riders in the front there will be less passing and less chances of a crash.

We will stage the riders in three groups. For simplicity, we'll call them "Race", "Fitness", and "Social". You should be able to decide which group you would like to ride in.

Route Information

The Rollfast Gran Fondo has three routes to choose from. The Piccolo, The Medio and The Gran. You can navigate each of these routes by following painted "Dan Henrys" on the road. Each route is color cordinated.

The Piccolo - Approximately 25 miles. This ride is for beginners, families or anybody that would like to take in the Fondo experience on a smaller scale.

The Medio - Approximately 62 miles. Our "medium" option for those looking for a little more distance and challenge in the ride.

The Gran - Approximately 100 miles. The GRAN is just that, GRAND. At over 100 miles all riders will be tested on this route.

"Dan Henrys" or Route Markers

Look for the WHITE CROWNS to help guide you through your route.

YELLOW CROWNS indicate an optional change in the route, such as a route split or a rest stop.

This photo shows an example of the route split for the 65 mile route. Left (Yellow) for the 65, or continue right following the White crown for the full 100 mile route.

Rest Stops also known as Stop And Go (SAG)

Click on the map below for a larger view of the great fuel you'll enjoy on all three routes at the Rollfast Gran Fondo.

Support Vehicles

Each rider should come prepared with basic tools and tire repare supplies. However, should you need mechanical assistance on the road, we have 5 vehicles that will be on the road checking on riders.

In addition to mechanical assistance, the support vehicles will have limited water available if you are in desperate need of a refill on the Medio or Gran routes.

To request assistance, simply tap your helmet as the vehicle passes and they will stop ahead of you in a safe location.

This years mechanical support is gratiously provided by:

Safety

Please be aware that while the first several miles of the Rollfast Gran Fondo will be controlled by a rolling police enclosure these are still OPEN ROADS. Just as if you were riding outside on your own, you MUST FOLLOW ALL INDIANA LAWS while operating your bike.

9‐21‐11‐2 Riding on roadways; rights and duties Sec. 2 A person riding a bicycle upon a roadway has all the rights and duties under this article that are applicable to a person who drives a vehicle.

9‐21‐11‐6 Riding two abreast Sec. 6 A person riding a bicycle upon a roadway may not ride more than two (2) abreast except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles.

9‐21‐11‐11 Traffic regulation and requirements Sec. 11 A person who operates a bicycle upon a highway shall observe the regulations and requirements of this article.

Each rider must wear a helmet.

Aerobars are allowed, however please be aware in group rides they can be very dangerous. Ride within your ability and pay attention to the riders around you at all times.

Emergency Numbers

If there is an emergency on the road, immediately dial 911

Course Routes (2014 - expect slight modifications for 2015)

Piccolo Route
Piccolo Cue Sheet
Piccolo RideWithGPS Route Data