Frequently Asked Questions

What are my route options?

  • Gran Route: 103 Miles, 9,000 feet, 8 rest stops $130 (sold out)
  • Medio Route: 65 Miles, 3,500 feet, 4 rest stops $110 (sold out)
  • Piccolo Route: 32 Miles, 1,000 feet, 1 rest stop $70

What do I get for my entry?

Each entrant will receive the following:

  • An unforgettable experience from a grand day on the bike with Levi Leipheimer, his pro buddies, and friends!
  • A series of fully staffed and stocked rest stops with amazing food and friendly service
  • A reusable gift bag at registration, including a special GranFondo edition of Bike Monkey magazine
  • A GranFondo t-shirt
  • An epic post-ride meal
  • An exceptional post-ride festival with live music and great entertainment

What’s Packet Pickup?

Packet Pickup is when you show up in person a the Finley Center and get your rider bib, your t-shirt, your swag bag, and sign in. You must do this in person. No one else can do it for you. We will repeat this several times, but there is no other option. You will sign a waiver, read rules, and be on your way!

Packet Pickup Times

  • Friday, October 8th, from 9am to 10pm at the Finley Center
  • Saturday, October 9th, from 5:30am to 7:30am at the Finley Center

We strongly recommend you pick your packet up Friday to avoid the Saturday morning rush.

What about lodging?

We have great lodging options!  Click on “Getting There” for more information.

Refunds or transfers?

THERE ARE NO REFUNDS.

There are transfers, however. The transfer form is available here. There will be a $25 transfer fee. Transfers are permitted up to 4 weeks prior to the event.

What about age limits?

Any minor under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a legal guardian. The legal guardian must be present to sign for their minor, and must agree to accompany them during the ride.

What type of bike may I ride in the GranFondo?

You can ride any type of bike as long as you can ride it safely in large groups. Mountain bikes, recumbents and handbikes are all acceptable types of bikes, although we don’t recommend aero bars on any bike.

Are trailers and bike seats allowed?

No, due to the safely concerns of riding in a large group of people, trailers and bike seats will not be allowed. Trail-a-bikes, however, are allowed and will be charged as a tandem.

Is the event timed?

YES – Participants will wear a timing chip that records how long it takes them to complete the course.

Do all the routes start and finish at the same location?

YES – All routes start and finish at the Finley Center in Santa Rosa, CA.

What time does the ride start? For all routes?

The ride starts at 8am for all routes.

Who is this ride for, anyway?

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. Epic terrain? 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.

STILL have questions?

Contact the Levi’s GranFondo Virtual Informa-Kiosk-a-Booth at Bike Monkey. Send us an e-mail over at levisgranfondo@bikemonkey.net


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