Gran Fondo National Series Announces Carmichael Training Systems as Official Coaching Partner

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Gran Fondo National Series (GNFS), the largest series of Gran Fondo events in the USA with a nationwide calendar of 12 events attended by over 7,000 riders, today announced Carmichael Training Systems (CTS) as its exclusive coaching partner for 2018. As part of the new partnership, CTS, the world-wide leader in endurance training, sports nutrition and performance coaching, will provide exclusive training tips, riding tips and nutritional tips for GFNS riders.

“We hope to reach even more amateur cyclists through this new partnership with CTS and maximize each athlete’s overall GFNS experience,” said GFNS Series Director Reuben Kline. “CTS has a stellar reputation and is the unequivocal leader in the cycling coaching industry, so we’re thrilled to be bringing their expertise directly to GFNS riders.”

The GFNS nearly doubled the series’ number of events in 2018, following a strategic partnership with Haute Route, the most prestigious multi-day event series for amateur cyclists worldwide. CTS is also the Official Coaching Partner of Haute Route.

"It's great to see the Gran Fondo National Series expand and draw more and more cyclists to their events," said CTS CEO/Founder Chris Carmichael. "We're happy to partner with GFNS and help these cyclists show up to their gran fondo with great fitness and as prepared as possible." 

Full GFNS Calendar 2018

March 3-4 – Malibu GRANFONDO (Malibu, Calif.)
March 24-25 – Gran Fondo Florida (San Antonio, Florida)
May 5-6 – Tour of Georgia Gran Fondo (Helen, Georgia)
June 2 – Fast Freddie Challenge (Sebastopol, Calif.)
June 3 – Highlands Gran Fondo (Butler, New Jersey)
July 22 – Gran Fondo Asheville (Asheville, North Carolina)
August 5 – Bluewater International Gran Fondo (Sarnia, Ontario)
August 4 – Tour de Big Bear/HC Gran Fondo (Big Bear Lake, Calif.)
August 4-5 – Boone Gran Fondo (Boone, North Carolina)
August 16-19 –  Vermont Challenge (Manchester, Vermont; Stratton, Vermont)
August 26 – Golden Gran Fondo (Golden, Colorado)
September 23 – Gran Fondo Maryland (Frederick, Maryland)

To register or for more information, go to www.granfondonationalseries.com.

About the Gran Fondo National Series (GFNS)

The Gran Fondo National Series (GFNS) was established in 2012 as the Gran Fondo National Championship Series by Reuben Kline who has more than 25 years of experience in the cycling industry, including five years as a professional mountain bike racer, 13 years as a full-time race director, and over 22 years as promoter of the Michaux Endurance Series. GFNS is comprised of 12 European-style rides staged across the United States and Canada. Part personal challenge, part serious competition, the GFNS leads riders through country roads with challenging climbs and incredible scenery on some of the most beautiful courses in North America. For more information, or to register for an event, go to www.granfondonationalseries.com.

About Carmichael Training Systems (CTS)

A pioneering company in the endurance coaching industry, CTS has improved the performance of more than 17,000 athletes over the past 17 years. Founded by renowned coach and author Chris Carmichael and home to more than 40 full-time, professional coaches, CTS provides personal coaching, training camps, and Endurance Bucket List experiences to athletes of all ability levels. For more information, visit www.trainright.com.