Buffalo River Gravel Gran Fondo

NEW FOR 2024: The Buffalo River Gran Fondo is delighted to announce that this year's event will start and finish at Buffalo Lake, nestled in the breathtaking countryside of Amherst County, VA. This scenic location offers abundant space, picturesque views, and excellent facilities to accommodate the weekend's festivities.

Buffalo River Gran Fondo is the perfect cycling event for those seeking a mix of gravel and pavement, stunning scenic views, camaraderie, and an outstanding post-race celebration. Our fully supported ride offers two options: a 67.5-mile route and a 36.5-mile route, both featuring diverse terrain. 

 

Key Features:

Not Your Typical Race: Diverging from traditional start-to-finish races, Buffalo River Gran Fondo prioritizes camaraderie and spirited competition among friends.

Route Markings: Clearly marked signs will be posted to guide you from the start to finish of each route, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable ride. However, we encourage riders to upload routes to their GPS for navigation.

Strava KOM/QOM Segment Challenge:  Stand out as the male or female rider with the lowest combined time across all four segments and claim the coveted Buffalo Skull. To be eligible for the prestigious Buffalo Skull, riders must join our event's Strava club. *Only riders who appear in each segment for the day will be eligible. We suggest double-recording activities on Strava to ensure visibility on all segments. (if you are into that type of thing)

 

Weekend Festivities:

Friday Check-In: Launch the weekend with Friday afternoon check-in at Buffalo Lake. Revel in live music, dinner options (available for purchase), and engaging lawn games.

Saturday Ride: Begin your Saturday with a pre-ride briefing, light breakfast, and coffee at 8:00 am, followed by the Full Monty commencing at 9:30 am and the Lil' Shorty kicking off at 10:30 am.

Supported Rest Stops: Three strategically placed rest stops along the course provide support and refreshments.

Sag Vehicle: A sag vehicle is on standby to assist any rider in need.

Post-Ride Celebration: After conquering the course, relish a post-ride celebration with a meal, a beer ticket, and commemorative swag.

Camping: Embrace the sense of community by enjoying complimentary camping, extending a warm welcome to both families and riders. Excitingly, starting in 2024, campsites will now offer water and electricity, along with access to full-service bathrooms.

Food and Drinks: Additional food and drink options will be available for friends and family to purchase.

Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or someone who enjoys a leisurely ride, Buffalo River Gran Fondo guarantees a memorable and fulfilling experience!

Detailed information on Course, Lodging and lots more available HERE