FAQ

Q. How much does it cost to register?
A. Registration includes an event T-Shirt and Meal and will vary by route:

  • Gran: $130 ($260 tandem)
  • Medio: $110 ($220 tandem)
  • Piccolo: $70 ($140 tandem)
  • No same-day registration.
  • Rates will increase as the event nears.
  • Your registration includes an event T-Shirt, a hot meal and BAD-A** festival too!

Q. Is the event timed?
A. YES — Participants will wear a timing chip that records how long it takes them to complete the course.

Q. What are the routes like?
A. There are three challenging routes.

  • GranFondo — 103 Miles, 8,500′ of climbing
    • The GranFondo is the big one! Levi will be taking riders up and over his favorite training grounds for a once-in-a-lifetime experience on a well-supported route. If you are planning on doing this ride you need to be fit.  King Ridge is as challenging as it is beautiful.
    • The GranFondo sells out sooner than the other routes. There is a limit on the number of participants that this route can handle simple due to the spaces available for our rest stops.
  • MedioFondo — 65 Miles, 3,500′ of climbing
    • The MedioFondo and GranFondo share the same routes with the exception of King Ridge.
    • Riders in the MedioFondo will still be treated to an incredible route hand-picked by Levi himself and will be accompanied by other top riders from the pro circuit to lead the way
  • PiccoloFondo — 30 Miles, 1,100′ of climbing
    • The PiccoloFondo has been designed to give casual cyclists an opportunity to experience some of the coolest features that Sonoma County has to offer its residents.
    • The route also includes a fairly medium but manageable climb part way into the coastal hills and to the small town of Occidental.

Q. What is included in my entry fee?
A. Behold . . .

  • A once-in-a-lifetime experience on an epic bicycle adventure with Levi Leipheimer and his friends
  • A closed portion of course through downtown by the Santa Rosa Police Department
  • A fully staffed series of aid stations and technical support along the entire route
  • A gift bag
  • A t-shirt
  • A hot meal
  • Hot showers for after your ride!

Q. How far and how high?
A.

  • GranFondo: Approximately 8,500′ of elevation gain over 103 miles
  • MedioFondo: Approximately 3,500′ of elevation gain over 65 miles
  • PiccoloFondo: Approximately 1,100′ of elevation gain over 30 miles

Q. Is there a limit on registration?

A. YES: We have different registration limits for each route.

  • GranFondo Limit: 3,000 riders
  • MedioFondo Limit: 2,000 riders
  • PiccoloFondo Limit: 1,000 riders

Q. How do I get there?

A. There are options

  • See Getting There
  • We encourage ride sharing and carpooling.  Watch for our newsletter more information!

Q. Can I get a refund?
A. No.

  • All registrations are final and non-refundable.
  • Transfers will be allowed for a short period of time. Watch the newsletters for information. They are $25. For transfers, e-mail levisgranfondo@bikemonkey.net

Q. Do all the routes start and finish at the same location?
A. YES

Q. Who is this ride for?A. It is for EVERYBODY.

For professional cyclists, this is an opportunity to stretch your legs in an event that fosters competition in a relaxed environment. Timed course? Check. Mid-course premiums? Check. Peloton dynamics? Check. The pressure of a hundred television cameras, roaring crowds, and a director sportif yelling in your ear? No, not really.

Let this represent a return to your love of cycling: epic landscapes, grueling terrain, and rich camaraderie with your peers. Take some time out from your race schedule to experience the best professional cycling has to offer to the best professional cyclists.

For recreational cyclists, this is your chance to ride with some giants along a route long celebrated for its intensity and beauty. While the way is long and steep, there is fixed and roving support, including repairs, food, and water. If you’ve long wanted to roll along the elegant coastal hills of Sonoma County, you won’t get a better chance than this. This is an athletic and personal achievement you’ll be proud to tell your kids or your dog about.

Q. Is there a minimum age limit?
A. Yes – All participants should be 13 years of age or older in order to participate.

Even the PiccoloFondo route is challenging to say the least. 13 and over, please.

Q. STILL have questions?
A. Contact Levis GranFondo Information Booth at Bike Monkey…