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Inaugural Gran Fondo New England a Huge Hit!

Hundreds of cyclists took part in the first running of this new Gran Fondo in Rhode Island.

Cyclists enjoyed the challenge of 3 routes of 27, 65 and 104 miles with some real climbing involved.

The 104 mile Gran Fondo route had just over 6,400 hundred feet of climbing around Western Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts.

Riders also had the chance to compete in a timed Strava King of the Mountain's climb either at Main Street on the Medio Fondo or CT/MA State Line on  the Gran Fondo course.

After the ride at Roger Williams Park everyone was treatedwith World-Class cyclocross racing, frosty suds in the Harpoon Beer Garden, delicious farm to fork delicacies from the food court and a true appreciation for all things cycling.

The East Coast Greenway Alliance is the Official Charity Partner of Gran Fondo New England.

The event is scheduled to take place again next year, around 5th October 2014. We will confirm next year's details with the event organisers.

For more details on the event please visit - http://www.granfondoguide.com/gran-fondo-new-england

You can watch the video below to get a feel of the event on the Medio Fondo course - it was a wild n wet day,  but great fun!