160 km (100 mile), Levi's Gran Fondo in Santa Rosa, California, US
160 km (100 mile), Levi's Gran Fondo in Santa Rosa, California, US
100 km, Levi's Medio Fondo in Santa Rosa, California, US
100 km, Levi's Medio Fondo in Santa Rosa, California, US
51 km, Levi's Piccolo Fondo in Santa Rosa, California, US
51 km, Levi's Piccolo Fondo in Santa Rosa, California, US
This is a set of fully-supported (SAG wagon, multiple rest stops) rides in early October starting in Santa Rosa, California and going out to the coast (except for the Piccolo). There's a couple challenging climbs and some technical descents. The "Gran" is based on a training route that Levi Leipheimer uses. Proceeds go to various good causes, including helping to fund getting the Tour of California to include Santa Rosa. In 2009 there were 3000 total spots, and in 2010 there were 6000 total spots; both years the Gran route filled up very quickly. There's a festival at the finish line. A bike set up to be able to handle some rough country roads is recommended.
I haven't ridden it, but I know people that have, and I've volunteered to help out (primarily with valet bicycle parking at the festival).