6th Annual Jean Heuschen Memorial Gran Fondo presented by Naples Cyclery & Kelly Passidomo Kelly

6th Annual Jean Heuschen Memorial Gran Fondo presented by Naples Cyclery & Kelly Passidomo Kelly Race Information

<h2><span style="font-size:24pt"><b>Welcome to the 6th Annual Jean Heuschen Memorial Gran Fondo presented by Naples Cyclery &amp; Kelly Passidomo Kelly</b></span><span style="font-size:18pt"></span></h2> <h4><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong>Date: Sunday, February 15, 2025<br />Time: 7:00 AM<br />Location: Naples Cyclery (Side Parking Lot)<br />813 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples, FL 34108</strong></span></h4> <h4> </h4> <h4>NEW FORMAT FOR 2026</h4> <p><span style="font-size:14pt">The Jean Heuschen Memorial Gran Fondo honors the life and passion of Jean Heuschen, a beloved member of our cycling community. Now in its 6th year, this premier Southwest Florida cycling event features a NEW GRAN FONDO FORMAT and a coastal loop to Captiva and back.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt">We&#39;ll offer ride distances of 30, 60, and 100 miles.</span></p> <h4>KOM/QOM Competition</h4> <p><span style="font-size:14pt">This year, we’re excited to feature a King/Queen of the Mountain competition presented by <strong>Lipman Family Farms.</strong></span></p> <ul><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Custom jerseys will be awarded to age-group winners.</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Participants must be a Naples Velo member and on Strava to compete.</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Participants must be Naples Velo members.</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Age Groups: Women: Under 40, 40&#43;, 50&#43;, 60&#43;, 70&#43; Men: Under 40, 40&#43;, 50&#43;, 60&#43;, 70&#43;</span></li></ul> <h4>Afterparty Celebration</h4> <p><span style="font-size:14pt">When the ride is done, the fun begins! &#x1f389; Join us back at the Naples Cyclery parking lot for an incredible afterparty featuring:</span></p> <ul><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Complementary pizza from Nunzios and NY Pizza &amp; Pasta and drinks</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Awards</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Raffles</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt">Vendors tents with lots of freebies: <ul><li style="font-size:14pt">FREE cold plunge by Sweathouz</li><li style="font-size:14pt">Discounted recovery IV drips (must pre-book) and FREE compression boots by Reset Wellness Lounge</li><li style="font-size:14pt">FREE massage from Sports Massage &amp; Rehab</li><li style="font-size:14pt">FREE drinks from Wahi Water</li><li style="font-size:14pt">FREE drinks from LMNT</li><li style="font-size:14pt">FREE sweets &amp; treats from My Naples Kitchen</li><li style="font-size:14pt">FREE Jerky from Ripped Jerky</li><li style="font-size:14pt">and much more.</li></ul> </li></ul> <p> </p> <h4>All the details:</h4> <ul><li><span style="font-size:14pt">$15 discount for all Naples Velo Members (discount applied at checkout)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14pt">All riders receive a pair of FREE cycling socks as a momento when you pre-register.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14pt">All riders may buy a newly designed 2026 Jean Heuschen Memorial Gran Fondo jersey for pre order only. </span></li><li><span style="font-size:14pt">Day of check in &amp; registration will be in front of the <a href="https://www.naplescyclery.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Naples Cyclery</a> overhang starting at 7am.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14pt">The course will not be marked, cue sheets will be available, however we strongly urge downloading the routes to your GPS device for the stages you will ride. Routes to come!</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14pt">7:00am start time, or start when you want. All riders must be in before noon</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14pt">There will be 3 rest stops</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14pt">Full tech support with sag vehicles but bring what you need to take care of your bike.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14pt">Routes for downloading: will be uploaded soon</span></li></ul> <p><span style="font-size:14pt">............................................</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><em><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong><em>The event will occur rain or shine. No refunds for weather conditions.</em></strong></span></em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt">We invite cyclists of all ages and skill levels to join in celebrating the life of Jean Heuschen and helping to support cycling safety awareness in Collier County, Florida. We encourage tax deductible donations of $25, $50 or $100 to the Jean Heuschen Cycling Safety Awareness Fund, administered by Naples Velo Cycling Alliance a 501(c)3. This Fund benefits our partners, Naples Pathways Coalition.</span></p> <p> </p>