Agony in the Alleghanies Gran Fondo

Agony in the Alleghanies Gran Fondo A Great Cycling Weekend in Virginia's Alleghany Highlands Gran Fondo Alleghany is a destination cycling event you won't want to miss. No Michelin guide required!

No need to cross the Atlantic for an Old World cycling experience - come to Virginia's scenic Alleghany Highlands region for the annual Gran Fondo Alleghany. Easily accessible from Interstate 64, and four hours' drive from both Washington, DC and Charlotte, the Alleghany Highlands' majestic peaks and picturesque valleys might be mistaken for a region of France or Germany. With electronic chip timi

ng, a King of the Mountains competition, and a mass start, all the elements of the classic European Gran Fondo will be here stateside and served up with southern hospitality. We offer riders 4 new course choices this year:

Gran Fondo: 116-mile mountainous course (includes Warm Spring Mountain climb)

Medio Mountain: 69 mile mountainous course (includes Warm Spring Mountain climb)

Medio Fondo: 69-mile hilly course

Piccolo Fondo: 29-mile hilly course

Fee includes:

Post-ride food and beverage
Bike valet service in Covington Friday night/Saturday morning
Shuttle service from parking at Clifton Forge finish to ride start in Covington on Saturday morning
Free technical/mechanical support
Fully stocked food and water stops
Electronic Chip Timing
Finishers' Medal

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ The holiday season is here, and so are the savings! Don't miss out on our exclusive holiday offerโ€”read on for all ...
12/17/2024

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ The holiday season is here, and so are the savings! Don't miss out on our exclusive holiday offerโ€”read on for all the details!

โœจ๐ŸŽ„ ๐‡๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐š๐ฒ ๐Ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ซ: ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ% ๐Ž๐…๐… ๐‘๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ŸŽ„โœจ
Our promo code for 10% off your registration is still active until the end of the year! ๐ŸŽ‰ Donโ€™t miss out on this amazing deal โ€“ use code ๐‡๐Ž๐‹๐ˆ๐ƒ๐€๐˜๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ at checkout!

โณ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐ž ๐ˆ๐ง๐œ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ฌ๐ž ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐‰๐š๐ง๐ฎ๐š๐ซ๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐ฌ๐ญ! โณ
This is the lowest rate it will be, so make sure to register now before prices increase on January 1st, 2025. ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ’จ Donโ€™t wait โ€“ lock in the best price today!

๐Ÿ”— ๐’๐ข๐ ๐ง ๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐ง๐จ๐ฐ ๐š๐ญ: https://granfondoalleghany.itsyourrace.com/register/

Mark your calendars for ๐Œ๐š๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐ญ๐ก, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“ โ€“ the date of our thrilling ๐€๐ ๐จ๐ง๐ฒ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐€๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ž๐ ๐ก๐š๐ง๐ข๐ž๐ฌ ๐†๐ซ๐š๐ง ๐…๐จ๐ง๐๐จ Bike Race! ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ

Tag your cycling buddies, share the love, and letโ€™s make this race unforgettable! ๐Ÿ…

You can add multiple registrations at the same time. Simply select the number desired from each quantity box before pressing the Continue button.

12/02/2024

๐ŸŽ‰Oh, we're so Back!๐ŸŽ‰

As we gear up for the upcoming 2025 Agony in the Alleghanies Gran Fondo event being held on ๐Œ๐š๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“, weโ€™d like to extend a special holiday offer for you!

Get 10% OFF your registration with the code ๐‡๐Ž๐‹๐ˆ๐ƒ๐€๐˜๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ at checkout! ๐ŸŽ„

โณ This offer is only available for a limited time, so donโ€™t wait! Secure your spot and be part of the excitement!

๐Ÿ‘‰๐’๐ข๐ ๐ง ๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ž: https://granfondoalleghany.itsyourrace.com/register/

If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, donโ€™t hesitate to reach out to us.

Happy holidays and happy cycling! ๐Ÿšตโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšตโ€โ™‚๏ธ

๐’๐š๐ฏ๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ƒ๐š๐ญ๐ž - ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ“/๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ/๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿšตโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšตโ€โ™‚๏ธThe best cycling race of the year has a date for 2025! We hope you will join us at the ...
11/19/2024

๐’๐š๐ฏ๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ƒ๐š๐ญ๐ž - ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ“/๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ/๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿšตโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšตโ€โ™‚๏ธ
The best cycling race of the year has a date for 2025! We hope you will join us at the 2025 Agony In The Alleghanies Gran Fondo๐Ÿฅณ

Link to register: https://granfondoalleghany.itsyourrace.com/register

07/16/2024

Photos are here!๐Ÿ™Œ
Click this link to view photos:
https://ahchamberevents.pixieset.com/agonyinthealleghaniesgranfondo/

Huge thanks to W. Curry Photography again for taking photos for this years event! ๐Ÿ“ธ

Also, enjoy this short video we made of some highlights from race day! We hope you all had an amazing time and we hope to see you all again in 2025 at a soon to be announced date!

Wow! What a great weekend it was! A ๐—•๐—œ๐—š thank you to everyone who came out this past weekend to the Agony in the Allegha...
07/01/2024

Wow! What a great weekend it was!

A ๐—•๐—œ๐—š thank you to everyone who came out this past weekend to the Agony in the Alleghanies Gran Fondo Bike Race Event! We had an awesome group of cyclists who tackled the heat and made it to the finish line. We hope you enjoyed cycling our region as much as we enjoyed meeting and hosting you!

To our amazing sponsors, volunteers and community partners, we want to say a HUGE thank you for your hard work and dedication in making this event a success, year-after-year!
A special thanks to the Historic Masonic Theatre and Masonic Amphitheatre for all their work in hosting the Post-Race Festival at the finish line.
A big shout out to Precision Race for their awesome work signing the course and timing the event. You can check out your times at this link https://www.itsyourrace.com/results.aspx?id=2883

Stay tuned for photos from our very talented photographer, W. Curry Photography and a post-event survey.

We hope to see you in 2025!!

๐Ÿšตโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšตโ€โ™‚๏ธThe Agony in the Allleghanies Gran Fondo Bike Race adventure is just 3 days away! ๐Ÿšตโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšตโ€โ™‚๏ธWho's excited... nervo...
06/26/2024

๐Ÿšตโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšตโ€โ™‚๏ธThe Agony in the Allleghanies Gran Fondo Bike Race adventure is just 3 days away! ๐Ÿšตโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšตโ€โ™‚๏ธ
Who's excited... nervous... a little bit of both?

Registrants should have received an e-mail yesterday with all you'll need to know to come prepared to enjoy a great day. Where to go for packet pickup, what to expect during the race, safety briefing for the races, the post event festival at The Masonic Amphitheatre, all this and more was included in this email. In the meantime, rest up - there's a big weekend ahead!
If you didn't receive this email or if you have any questions, just shoot us a DM here.

If you haven't signed up yet, don't worry. There's still time to do so! We have four scenic & challenging routes, a post event party, a great volunteer base ready to welcome you, and much more planned for this year's event!
Sign up now to lock in your spot! โš™๏ธ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ†
https://granfondoalleghany.itsyourrace.com/register/

See you on Saturday! ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ

We have so much going on at the Agony in the Alleghanies Gran Fondo this year, you don't want to miss out!! ๐ŸŽธ๐ŸŽค๐Ÿป๐Ÿšตโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšตโ€โ™‚๏ธT...
06/20/2024

We have so much going on at the Agony in the Alleghanies Gran Fondo this year, you don't want to miss out!! ๐ŸŽธ๐ŸŽค๐Ÿป๐Ÿšตโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšตโ€โ™‚๏ธ

Thank you to the Historic Masonic Theatre and Masonic Amphitheatre for setting up an awesome lineup of entertainment for our cyclists! ๐Ÿ™Œ

If you haven't registered yet, there's still time!: https://granfondoalleghany.itsyourrace.com/register/

Still needing a place to stay for the Agony in the Alleghanies Gran Fondo weekend? Don't worry, we've got you covered.If...
06/18/2024

Still needing a place to stay for the Agony in the Alleghanies Gran Fondo weekend? Don't worry, we've got you covered.
If anyone is still in need of lodging, check out this link with all the places to stay in the Alleghany Highlands!
https://visitalleghanyhighlands.com/.../places-to-stay.../

There's also still time to sign up if you haven't yet! Sign up now using this link: https://granfondoalleghany.itsyourrace.com/register/

We are so excited to welcome you to the beautiful Alleghany Highlands of Virginia on June 29th!!

Find the perfect place to stay in the Alleghany Highlands of Virginia and Covington and Clifton Forge that's uniquely Alleghany

We are excited to have a Massage Therapist from Appalachian Wellness  at the finish line area back again this year. You ...
06/12/2024

We are excited to have a Massage Therapist from Appalachian Wellness at the finish line area back again this year. You might need check them out after conquering these mountains! โ›ฐ๏ธ ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšด๐Ÿผโ€โ™‚๏ธ

This years Agony in the Alleghanies Gran Fondo we are taking the recover one step further. Like last year, we will be at the recover tent preforming massage and compression using the air compression boots but this year we will be offering high quality HYDRATION in two forms. Cans and packets.

Stay Hydrated the Right Way โ€” A sugar free electrolyte drink mix with everything you need & nothing you don't. LMNT is formulated with ingredients that work for you, not against you.

When it comes to hydration in sports, you want quick bioavailability of minerals for optimal cellular recover.

๐Ÿšด Gear up for the ultimate cycling challenge at the Agony in the Alleghanies Gran Fondo Bike Race! ๐ŸšดCalling all cyclists...
06/11/2024

๐Ÿšด Gear up for the ultimate cycling challenge at the Agony in the Alleghanies Gran Fondo Bike Race! ๐Ÿšด

Calling all cyclists! Get ready to conquer the Alleghanies! Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to cycling, this event promises an unforgettable experience.

Precision Race, our timing company, is offering a special 15% off discount on registration when you sign up this week! Don't miss out on this exclusive offer. Use code GoRide for 15% off !

๐Ÿ“… Event Date: Saturday, June 29th
๐ŸŽ‰ Special Offer: 15% off when you register this week using code GoRide

Click the link below to secure your spot now. Pedal power awaits! ๐Ÿšต
https://granfondoalleghany.itsyourrace.com/register/

You can add multiple registrations at the same time. Simply select the number desired from each quantity box before pressing the Continue button.

๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ Happy World Bicycle Day! ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™‚๏ธ Let's celebrate the joy of pedaling through life's adventures together! Share your fa...
06/03/2024

๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ Happy World Bicycle Day! ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™‚๏ธ Let's celebrate the joy of pedaling through life's adventures together! Share your favorite biking memories below and let's inspire each other to keep rolling!

Don't forget, you can still sign up for Agony in the Alleghanies Gran Fondo Bike Race held on June 29th.
Click the link to sign up now: https://granfondoalleghany.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=2883

HURRY! Last chance to secure your spot for the Agony in the Alleghanies Gran Fondo Bike Race at the best price before it...
05/31/2024

HURRY!

Last chance to secure your spot for the Agony in the Alleghanies Gran Fondo Bike Race at the best price before it goes up!

Registration price increase will happen tonight at midnight! Sign Up now using the link below!
https://granfondoalleghany.itsyourrace.com/register/
See you on June 29th!

๐Ÿšดโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸŒŸ Get ready to conquer the Alleghanies! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ“ข Attention all cycling enthusiasts! The countdown begins! The Agony in...
05/30/2024

๐Ÿšดโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸŒŸ Get ready to conquer the Alleghanies! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ

๐Ÿ“ข Attention all cycling enthusiasts! The countdown begins! The Agony in the Alleghanies Gran Fondo Bike Race is just ONE month away!

๐Ÿšดโ€โ™‚๏ธ Whether you're a seasoned pro or a passionate beginner, this event promises an unforgettable experience for cyclists of all levels. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and pure cycling joy!
Register now to secure your spot at the starting line! Visit https://granfondoalleghany.com/ for more information and https://granfondoalleghany.itsyourrace.com/register/ to sign up.

๐ŸŽ‰ Let's make memories, push limits, and celebrate the spirit of cycling together! Tag your riding buddies and spread the word. See you at the Agony in the Alleghanies Gran Fondo Bike Race on June 29th! ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ’จ

Virginiaโ€™s First and Finest Fondo! The 2024 Agony in the Alleghanies Gran Fondo will celebrate its twelfth edition this June, and our commitment to providing our riders with a premium experience remains steadfast.This year, in response to requests from riders, weโ€™re offering a Medio Fondo option...

A BIG thank you to another great returning sponsor and supporter - Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital, for their SIL...
05/08/2024

A BIG thank you to another great returning sponsor and supporter - Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital, for their SILVER level sponsorship of the Agony in the Alleghanies Gran Fondo!
Thank you again for your support!

If you haven't signed up yet, we are about 1.5 months away from event day! (June 29). Learn more at: https://granfondoalleghany.itsyourrace.com/register/

Pedal to the metal! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธAre you ready to take your cycling journey to the next level? Look no further than the Agony in...
05/01/2024

Pedal to the metal! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ

Are you ready to take your cycling journey to the next level? Look no further than the Agony in the Alleghanies Gran Fondo!
Test your limits against the backdrop of the stunning Allegheny Mountains. ๐ŸŒ„

Hurry! We are just under 2 months away from our Gran Fondo Bike Race and only 1 month left of this Early Bird Pricing!
Register now to lock in your spot at the current price before it goes up. ๐Ÿž๏ธ๐Ÿšตโ€โ™‚๏ธ Don't miss out on the ultimate cycling adventure!

๐Ÿ”—โ€” Register Now: https://granfondoalleghany.itsyourrace.com/register/

See you at the starting line! ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ…

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