Please join Transportation Alternatives for a premiere event in the grand tradition of Italian cycling -- the first annual Hudson Highlands Gran Fondo on October 10, 2010.  Race, ride and relax in the incomparable hills of the Hudson Valley.

Take the challenge with top pros on an 7.1-mile time trial on the Storm King Highway, take in the autumn leaves on a 34-mile social ride in scenic Harriman State Park and feast at a special hilltop luncheon across the river in Garrison, NY.

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Schedule of Events

9AM: STORM KING CANNIBAL.  Named in honor of five-time Tour de France winner Eddy "The Cannibal" Merckx, the Storm King Cannibal is a true European-style time trial course, technical, challenging and beautiful, on the historic Storm King Highway (no TT bikes, only standard road bicycles allowed). Race an exhilarating route alongside professional racers in this USA Cycling licensed race or cheer on racers with T.A. staff and volunteers.

11AM: SEVEN LAKES LOOP.  Ride with T.A. Executive Director Paul Steely White and 100 fellow donors and T.A. advocates on this 34-mile excursion through the peak of fall foliage in Harriman State Park, New York State's second largest.

2PM: THE FINISHER’S FEAST. Unwind with our hosts Bevis and Clara Longstreth at a hilltop luncheon atop a scenic peak near Anthony's Nose in Garrison, NY. Enjoy spectacular river views and local Hudson Valley food & refreshments. We will celebrate our winners at a special award ceremony and continue the excitement with a live auction.

Transportation Alternatives works to improve your cycling environment, and we get results.  The Hudson Highland Gran Fondo will benefit Transportation Alternatives' top bike safety campaigns: 

• Build a 21^st century Protected Bike Lane grid connecting the five boroughs
• Win a public Bike Share system to spark increased cycling among all New Yorkers
• Increase car-free hours in Central and Prospect Parks
• Promote the Biking Rules Street Code of safe, civic riding in Central and Prospect Parks
• Construct a high-quality, uninterrupted greenway along the East River
• Permit 24-hour bike access to the George Washington Bridge
• Redesign the southern ramp on the Manhattan side of the George Washington Bridge
• Repave Alpine Hill
• Push for increased speed enforcement and widened shoulders along Route 9W

Registration & Fees

Thanks to a matching grant from an anonymous foundation, every dollar you contribute goes twice as far toward better bicycling in and around New York City.  Only 100 spots are available, so please register today. 

Partners & Sponsors

Sparta Cycling
Rockstar Games
Jamis Bikes
Trek Travel
Deno's Wonder Wheel
Breakaway Courier
Bryan’s Bikes
Charles Coaching