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Prospera Valley GranFondo 2012

Posted: Jan 16 2012

Another GranFondo Event Right in Our Backyard!

Early Bird Registration Deadline is January 27th.

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Prospera Valley GranFondo - Fraser Valley

During the inaugural 2012 Prospera Valley GranFondo riders will experience quiet country roads, mountaintop views and a mighty river valley as they participate in a 160km GranFondo, an 80km MedioFondo, or a 3km FamilyFondo. At 7AM on July 22, 2012 the 2012 Prospera Valley GranFondo will start in Fort Langley – one of Greater Vancouver’s most historically significant and picturesque communities.

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The Rides

The GranFondo: A mass-start at 7AM sharp!
This 160km (100miles) route takes cyclists from Fort Langley south through Langley’s country roads, along Zero Avenue, through the community of Arnold, along the Sumas Prairie, up and over Sumas Mountain in Abbotsford and back to Fort Langley along the Matsqui flats and through Glen Valley along the Fraser River. Participants will climb and descend; they will open up the throttle along the flats (where they may battle some wind), and they will take it easy on occasion to marvel at the beauty of the route.
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The MedioFondo: A mass-start at 7AM sharp!
This 80km (50miles) route may be half the size of its big brother, but it is just as good! Cyclists depart Fort Langley and head south along Langley’s country roads, along Zero Avenue and begin their journey back to Fort Langley through the community of Bradner and along the mighty Fraser River and through Glen Valley.
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The FamilyFondo: A kid-friendly mass-start at 8:30AM sharp!
The little folks (with their parents or guardians at their side) are going to get the full experience. This 3km ride within Fort Langley begins in a mass start format. The FamilyFondo is staffed with many volunteers both on and off the bike to ensure all of our new cyclists are safe, supported, and having fun! The route is flat and offers absolutely no interaction with traffic. At the 1.5km point there will be an aid station set up so all the little athletes can refuel for their journey to the finish line. The FamilyFondo  will show participants between the age of 8 and 12 that cycling is an exciting sport!
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Included with each registration is the following:

• A timing chip and bike plate
• A musette bag full of sponsor gifts
• Unparalleled on route mechanical and medical support
• Food, drink, and support at six aid stations
• Dedicated lanes, closed roads, rights of way and a entirely traffic managed route
• A First Nation feast in the historic Fort Langley National Historic Site
• A fine craft brew courtesy of Central City Brewing and Red Racer Beer
• Post-ride entertainment and cycling themed festivities
• A participation medal designed by the Kwantlen First Nation

Check out this route preview video!

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