We are excited to offer a ton of great pre event rides and activities. All of these events are free and we hope that you can join us in one or all! Come up to Mammoth early and enjoy a week of amazing fun in the Eastern Sierra. All pre-event rides are hosted by local organizations; including, Eastside Velo, SEMBA, and Mammoth Hospital. All rides will start and finish at Footloose Sports
Friday, September 10 8:30am to 10am Start/End - Footloose Sports - Mammoth Lakes Out and back to Convict Lake Hosted by Mammoth Hospital - show up early to get some sweet Mammoth Lakes Hospital swag!
Local Training Rides: Acclimate Where the Locals Ride! The rides listed below are some of our favorite local rides that start and end in Mammoth Lakes - check them out in addition to the hosted Pre and Post Rides associated with the Gran Fondo.
Mammoth Lakes to June Lake & Back (59.1 Miles/4,613ft Gain) Just north of Mammoth Lakes is the village of June Lake (The Switzerland of California). The loop offers amazing scenery and rolling terrain. This ride goes from Mammoth and utilizes the Scenic Loop and portions of 395. One not to miss! Mammoth Gran Fondo Prep Ride (19 Miles/1,121ft Gain) Looking for a short spin the day before the Fondo or a cool down? This one is a great 20 mile option!
