Vino Fondo 2011
A traditional pairing of challenging riding and a tour of some of Missouri's best and oldest vineyards. Experience the same roads and towns visited by the internationally acclaimed Tour of Missouri Professional Cycling Race and challenge yourself to complete one of three formidable routes of the 2nd annual Missouri Vino Fondo.
The Grand Fondo- Also called Cyclosportif rides, Grand Fondo's are challenging rides that combine the best elements of epic recreational rides, some of the characteristics of a race and the visual experiences of the touring cyclist. The tradition of the Grand Fondo includes climbs and difficult riding conditions which we will going forward refer to as "features." The Grand Fondo experience is a true melting pot for cyclists of all abilities- with one goal, the satisfaction of achievement (and a good post ride meal and party.)
The Vino Fondo is a fully supported, timed ride. Although not a race, all participants will receive two measures of their achievement: overall ride time AND their climbing time over the penultimate beast, the Schleusberg. We are offering three distance options, each tuned to maximize scenery and include as many of the regions "topographic features" as we can find. We're crafty like that. Please note that the above topography is actually from the route, and not an electrocardiogram.
New For 2011!
Based on feedback from last year's Vino Fondo we have made some changes to improve the this years Grand Fondo.
All rest stops will be course-side.
We will have an additional aid-station, loaded with calories, nutrition and hydration 20 miles from the finish line.
The Start and Finish will be at Mt. Pleasant Winery in Augusta.
More food and caffeine pre-ride and an improved menu post ride.
Quieter roads.
Top Finishers in each category recieve Clean Bottle prizes.
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