Black Bear Gran Fondo - Grayling, Michigan - Cycling

The Black Bear Gran Fondo is a Cycling race in Grayling, Michigan consisting of a 100 Miles and 100K and 45 Miles.

The Black Bear will be a gran fondo start, that is, a mass start where riders are required to stage according to their ability to ride in a large group. All riders depart the starting line at one time, requiring less experienced riders to position themselves toward the back of the mass start group. If any rider is in doubt of their ability to securely hold an even line at high speed with riders in close proximity, it is vital that you line up toward the back of the starting line group in the appropriate corral. All route timing is relative to when the riders cross the line, so no time penalty will be incurred by starting further back in the group.

We are asking cyclists to self-select your starting position based on your speed and training program. Please take a look at the guidelines below, then make an honest assessment of your abilities/objectives for the event and choose the appropriate corral during the line-up process:

1st corral: Speed: 22-25MPH/35-40KMH Training: At least 10 hours per week

2nd corral: Speed: 18-21MPH/29-34KMH Training: 8-10 hours per week

3rd corral: Speed: 14-17MPH/23-28KMH Training: 3-6 hours per week