In mid-summer, the High Country of North Carolina enjoys 80-degree temperatures while the surrounding East Coast temperatures hover in the high 90s. August 3rd is a prime time to be in Boone. The Boone Gran Fondo rolls through Appalachian State University and, after just a few turns, climbs beside picturesque Winklers Creek during the first timed section.  After a short downhill and a climb up the gorgeous Shull’s Mill road, the course passes the Blue Ridge Parkway and turns onto Hwy 221. This section of road was hand built in the 1890’s across Grandfather Mountain and served as the Blue Ridge Parkway until the 1980’s. This second timed section is like a paved roller coaster.

3 loops to choose from: 105 mile, 55 mile, 20 mile.  Event Open to All 4 timed sections in the 105 mile route – Best combined time wins Prizes for 105 mile overall and age group winners Awards for 55 mile and 20 mile winners.   Fully stocked aid stations to keep you going.

Boone Gran Fondo for registration and route information.