Over 1600 cyclists participate in E-Fondo Series on RGT

The Suarez Gran Fondo National Series organized the E-Fondo Series to help cyclists prepared for the outdoor season

On Sunday Feb 27^th, cyclists gathered at the virtual start line in the RGT Cycling app to compete for the E-Fondo Championship event. The Championship was the culmination of the 10-event series, organized by the Suarez Gran Fondo National Series. The final event was broadcast live on Gran Fondo Guide and Facebook using ZMS live stream with full commentary with the help of Damon Bates.

In the live broadcast, Scott Catanzaro (USA) was by far the strongest rider and was fastest over the four sections based on the 31.5-mile Gran Fondo Asheville course in a combined time of 42m 08s.

Series Founder & Event Director, Reuben Kline along with several other cyclists, rode all 11 events. A testament to his fitness and form, Reuben was seen riding in the front group of around 10 cyclists in the 09:50 EST round.

Finishing at the front of the race was not necessarily an indication of securing a podium place. The E-Fondo Series emulated the outdoor Gran Fondo National Series format of timed sections. In this case, the standings were determined by each rider’s combined time through four timed sections.

With three start times spread through the day – an effort to accommodate athletes from various time zones – it was a nervous wait for the full results to filter through. Scott Catanzaro (USA) was indeed the fastest on the Championship course, with Lucas Mccollum (USA) second 1m 57s behind and Angus Smith (UK) third 3m 48s behind.

In the women’s Championship event, Amy Phillips (USA) was fastest in a time of 54m 05s, just ahead of Karen Reed (Canada) 23 seconds behind and Renee Eastman 2m 40s behind.
 

VIDEO: E-Series Championship Race Replay

The E-Series Championship results can be found at: https://bit.ly/3Cj6rGb

2022 GFNS E-Fondo Series Results

In addition to the E-Fondo Championship event, athletes who completed multiple E-Fondos earned points toward an Overall Series Championship. Congratulations these athletes who earned a place on the overall podium. Top three in each age-group will receive a special digital award.

A special mention goes out to these athletes who rode all 11 events:

Karen Read (Canada)
Jamie Fuhrman (USA)
Hakan Kutluca (Germany)
Martin Eckman (USA)
Todd Read (Canada)
Bob Coolock (USA)
Reuben Kline, GFNS Founder & CEO (USA)
 

E-Fondo Raffle winners

Industry Nine Hubset – James Guerrieri

Wahoo KICKR - Martin Eckman

Wahoo ELEMNT RIVAL –  Brian Detwiler

Shimano Ultegra Pedals – Bena Halecky

LAZER Helmet – Lucas McCollum

Garda Bike Hotel –  Denis Finnin

Cane Creek Components – Domenic Bell

All riders who qualified for the E-Fondo Series Championship event have automatically qualified to participate in the USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championship, p/b Applewood Manor event in Asheville, North Carolina on July 17, 2022.

The full and final E-Fondo Series results can be found at: https://bit.ly/34au6vO

2022 GFNS Series Calendar

Starting in central Florida on March 20th with the Gran Fondo Florida and returning to California to finish the season with the Jensie Gran Fondo in the fall, the 2022 Gran Fondo National Series includes eight events:

At Partner Events, cyclists can earn points toward the season-long Gran Fondo National Series Championship point’s competition, as well as qualify for the official USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championship event.

Registration is now open for all Series events!

About the Gran Fondo National Series

The Gran Fondo National Series 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. The Series is comprised of 8 European-style rides staged across the United States. Part personal challenge, part serious competition, the Suarez Gran Fondo National Series leads riders through country roads with challenging climbs and incredible scenery on some of the most beautiful courses in North America.

The Series has successfully coordinated more than 75 Gran Fondos across the nation, serving more than 25,000 participants.

For more information, or to register for an event, go to www.granfondonationalseries.com.