Waiver Form
Dear Gran Fondo Colnago Cyclists:
Here are your final event instructions. PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY.
CHECKING IN:
PACKET PICK-UP.
Each athlete must pick up their packet in-person on either Friday or Saturday to sign their waiver; get their numbers, timing chip and cue sheets; and receive their goodie bag and cycling jersey.
You have 2 options:
Friday, March 5
2:00 – 7:00 PM
Holiday Inn On The Bay
1355 North Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
Saturday, March 6
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Event Expo located at the:
County Administration Building
W.Ash and N. Harbor
San Diego, CA
PACKET PICK-UP ON SUNDAY. Please try to pick-up your packet on Friday or Saturday! If you absolutely cannot, then you may come to the event expo – in the south parking lot of County Administration Center at W. Ash & N. Harbor — from 5:00 – 6:30 AM to get your packet. Be sure to get there early, because you’ll need time to drop off your goodie bag at your car, then get to the stating line in time.
FRIENDS & FAMILY PICK-UP. Packets MAY be picked up for pre-registered friends and family IF you have the following: 1) their signed waiver (download it from the website here); AND 2) a photocopy of their driver’s license. If either of these 2 items is missing, then their packet may not be collected. NO EXCEPTIONS.
NO ENTRIES AVAILABLE ON-SITE. Event registration is closed, and we are entirely SOLD OUT. There will be no new entries available on-site.
RIDING THE EVENT:
BIKE NUMBERS. All riders must display their bike number on the front of their handlebars, and helmet number on the front of their helmet.
WRISTBAND. All riders must wear their wristband, which can be found in the technical envelope. Wristbands allow access to aid stations and post-ride lunch.
TIMING CHIP. Athletes riding the 53-mile and 101-mile courses, and all cyclists with numbers 1 – 300, will be issued a timing chip. This must be worn on the ankle. The chip allows us to track all finishers, and to record your time while climbing Honey Springs Rd for King of the Mountain scoring. Timing chips will be collected at the end of the event. Unreturned chips will result in a $35 chip replacement charge.
START TIME. The start area will open at 6:00 AM. The first wave of the 2010 Gran Fondo Colnago San Diego will start at 7:00 AM. Successive waves of approximately 200 riders each will be released at 90 second intervals until all riders have started.
COURSE CLOSURE TIME. The event is officially over at 5:00 PM. Athletes must be off of the course and all services will end at that time.
AID STATIONS. Each course will have aid stations approximately every 15-20 miles. Be cautious when arriving at, and departing from, aid stations. Be sure to stay fueled and hydrated throughout your ride. Consult your cue sheet for specific locations of aid stations.
MECHANICAL SUPPORT. Campagnolo will provide mechanical support. You will find their support on India Street in starting line area; at the Olympic Training Center and Lyons Valley Store aid stations; and in vehicles roving the course.
SAG SUPPORT. If you are unable to finish the event for some physical or mechanical reason, call the event dispatcher at (619) 316-0330. You will be picked up as soon as feasible and either transported to the nearest aid station, where you can arrange to have someone pick you up, or back to the finish line as required by the demands of the event.
ROUTE MAPS & MARKINGS. Route maps can be found on the event website. Cue sheets will be distributed in your technical envelope. All routes will be primarily marked with yellow signs with black arrows. In certain areas, you will also see California Highway Patrol, police, traffic officers and volunteers.
POST-RIDE LUNCH. After your ride, be our guest at an Italian lunch provided by Via Italia Trattoria. You will need your wristband for entry into the lunch tent. This lunch is for registered riders only.
IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ!:
DANGEROUS DESCENTS. On the 101-mile course, there are certain descents – especially on Lyons Valley Rd – that are steep and winding, and require technical bike handling proficiency to navigate safely. Stay in your lane, and as far to the right as safely possible. It is your responsibility to know the course that you are riding, and to ride within your skill and fitness abilities.
RULES OF THE ROAD. Please remember that all cyclists must obey all traffic laws; this includes – but is not limited to – traffic lights and stop signs. Violators may be ticketed by local law enforcement and/or disqualified and removed from the event. All riders are personally responsible for knowing California’s traffic laws.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY. If you have – or witness — a crash or medical emergency, immediately call the event dispatcher at (619) 316-0330.
MISCELLANEOUS:
MEET PAOLO BETTINI. The Olympic and 2x World Champion will be in the expo at the Briko booth from 1:00 to 3:00 on Saturday to sign autographs. Don’t forget your camera!
EVENT EXPO. The event expo will take place on Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and on Sunday during the event from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Entry is free, so be sure to check out the exhibitors and bring your family and friends!
FREE PARKING. We have arranged free parking in the North Lot of the County Administration Building for 750 cars… so be sure to arrive early! Entrance to the parking lot is from Pacific Highway, between W. Grape and W. Cedar Streets. Additional paid parking is available in numerous lots within ½ mile of the start line.
WEATHER ALERT! There is a strong chance of inclement weather for part of Sunday’s ride. Please come prepared and dress accordingly. The event will take place, rain or shine.
QUESTIONS? Please note that we will not be answering emails after Wednesday, March 3; thereafter all questions can be answered at packet pick-up or at the event expo on Saturday.
We appreciate your participation in the second annual Gran Fondo Colnago San Diego… Thanks for making this event San Diego’s newest cycling tradition. We wish you a safe and fun ride!
Best regards,
Gran Fondo Colnago San Diego
