The Choice of Team HTC-Columbia
Team HTC-Columbia wins more races than any other team in professional cycling. They’re recognized as a leader in technology, experience and innovation in the sport. That's why they rely on the award-winning, critically acclaimed First Endurance system to help them go harder and recover faster day after grueling day. See for yourself how First Endurance can help you reach your true potential.
Here's The Deal
First Endurance is pleased to offer participants of the SLO Gran Fondo a 25% discount off any order. Good for one order only. Valid from Sept 1 through Oct 31, 2010
SLO GranFondo Announces Pro riders to Attend October Ride
San Luis Obispo, CA – 20th August 2010 - San Luis Obispo ALPHA announces the participation of pro cyclists from around the world at the inaugural SLO GranFondo, presented by HED Ardennes, Saturday October 23 in San Luis Obispo, California. Riders from Team HTC-Columbia, including American Tejay Van Garderen, German Road Champion Ina-Yoko Teutenberg, US Time Trial Champion Evie Stevens, and American rider Craig Lewis will join hundreds of amateur riders of all abilities for the GranFondo ride along the rugged coast of San Luis Obispo county.
Special guests will also ride the course starting in San Luis Obispo’s historic Mission Plaza, including former National and World Champion andOlympic medalist Mari Holden and Olympic medalist and former Sports Director Andrzej Bek of Poland.
Participants will have the opportunity to ride with the pros, and may choose one of three fully supported routes throughout San Luis Obispo County to suit everyone from the occasional rider to the seasoned competitor. Register now. Visit www.slogranfondo.com for route and registration details.
San Luis Obispo ALPHA is a nonprofit pregnancy and parenting resource center serving Central Coast families for 30 years. Alpha's free services support nearly 650 families annually. For more information visit www.sloalpha.org.
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Enjoy great music from the band "The Grass Less Traveled"
at the SLO GranFondo
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The SLO GranFondo Welcomes Internationally Renowned
Presenting Sponsor
San Luis Obispo, CA – June 3, 2010 – The SLO GranFondo cycling event welcomes an internationally renowned Presenting Sponsor, HED Ardennes. HED cycling products designs and manufactures 16 different models of composite wheels, exported worldwide and used in events from the Tour de France to the Hawaii Ironman. All HED wheels are handmade and are used extensively by professional cyclists around the world. The SLO GranFondo is proud to partner with such an accredited cycling manufacturer.
The inaugural SLO GranFondo enables cyclists of a wide range of abilities to join members of San Luis Obispo based top professional cycling team, Team HTC-Columbia, in a ride supporting Alpha, a local, nonprofit serving families in San Luis Obispo County.
SLO GranFondo riders will be challenged by some of the world’s most beautiful terrain along the rugged coast of northern San Luis Obispo, California. The ride offers three fully supported routes to suit the occasional rider or the seasoned competitor. Cyclists will tour the diverse riding landscape that is home to Team HTC-Columbia. Announcements of professional participants will be forthcoming.
Ride the California Coast at the
2010 SLO GranFondo
San Luis Obispo, CA - January 7, 2010 –Cyclists planning out their 2010 event calendars may want to reserve October 23 to ride along with pros and amateurs at the SLO GranFondo, for a journey along the beautiful California Central Coast. The popular ride “Pedal to Pier” has moved to the fall and will become a Gran Fondo. This inaugural SLO GranFondo enables cyclists of a wide range of abilities to join members of Team HTC-Columbia and other guest riders while supporting Alpha, a local, nonprofit agency serving families in San Luis Obispo County.
Riders will be challenged by some of the world’s most beautiful terrain along the rugged coast of northern San Luis Obispo County. The ride offers three fully supported routes throughout San Luis Obispo County to suit the occasional rider or the seasoned competitor. Cyclists of all abilities will tour the diverse riding landscape that is home to Team HTC-Columbia. Announcements of participants will be forthcoming.
About Alpha
Alpha has been serving families in San Luis Obispo County for 30 years, offering emotional and practical assistance during pregnancy and during the first year of life. Alpha serves up to 600 families a year free of charge. For more info go to http://www.sloalpha.org.
Participants visit with members of Team
HTC-Columbia while
enjoying a catered lunch and live music after the 2009 Pedal to Pier ride.
