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>Choose from 3 Rides: Piccolo Fondo 30 miles, Medio Fondo 62 miles, Gran Fondo 100miles</h4> <p>Join us for a coastal loop to Captiva and back in memory of Jean Heuschen. All proceeds benefit Naples Pathways Coalition and their mission to combat distracted driving and make riding and walking in SW Florida safe.</p> <ul><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Registration opens at 6:15am. Every participant must check in and sign a waiver.</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">$15 discount for Naples Velo members (discount applied at checkout)</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Decide when you ride—time your ride to get back in time for the afterparty or start during our suggested time frames and ensure you&#39;ll be with riding friends:100 miles- 7am, 62 miles- 8am, 30 miles- 9:30am</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">KOM/QOM competition* on the Sanibel causeway presented by Lipman Family Farms with Free custom jerseys for age-group winners: Women: under 40, 40&#43;, 50&#43;, 60&#43;, 70&#43;  Men: under 40, 40&#43;, 50&#43;, 60&#43;, 70&#43; *Must be a Velo member and have a public profile on Strava to participate.</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Jersey pick up is Friday, Feb 13 from 11-3pm at Naples Cyclery</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">New ride jerseys for pre-purchase before December 15th &amp; FREE socks by Safetti when you pre-register</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">3 rest stops, first aid &amp; sag support but bring what you need to repair a flat</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Afterparty in the Naples Cyclery parking lot from 11:30am-3pm</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Complimentary after party food &amp; drink: Pizza from Nunzios and NY Pizza &amp; Pasta, drinks &amp; raffles</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Vendors tents with freebies: FREE cold plunge by Sweathouz, Discounted recovery IV drips (must pre-book) and FREE compression boots by Reset Wellness Lounge, FREE massage from Sports Massage &amp; Rehab, FREE drinks from Wahi Water and LMNT, FREE sweets &amp; treats from My Naples Kitchen, FREE Jerky from Ripped Jerky, etc.</span></li></ul> <h4>ROUTES:</h4> <p>The course will not be marked, cue sheets will be available, however we strongly urge downloading the routes to your GPS device.</p> <p><strong>Piccolo Fondo: 30 miles</strong><br /><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/421295769" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/421295769</a><br /><a href="https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53491537" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53491537</a></p> <p><strong>Medio Fondo: 62 miles</strong><br /><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/421200382" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/421200382</a><br /><a href="https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53491535" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53491535</a></p> <p><strong>Gran Fondo: 100 miles</strong><br /><a href="https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/421192262" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/421192262</a><br /><a href="https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53491529" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53491529</a></p> <h4>REST STOPS:</h4> <p>We will provide 3 rest stops equipped with water, sports drink, PB&amp;J, bars, bananas, etc. Please note, they will only be available during certain time frames:</p> <p><strong>Huxters Market &amp; Deli - 8:00am - 10:00am</strong><br />1203 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957</p> <p><strong>Bike Bistro 9:30am - 11:00am</strong><br />20351 Summerlin Rd # 114, Fort Myers, FL 33908</p> <p><strong>Lovers Key State Park (Bayside Entrance) 10:15am - 12:00pm</strong><br />8700 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931, located between Big Carlos Pass and New Pass</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>