MAMMOTH GRAN FONDO
RIDER GUIDE

Everything you need to be ready for the Mammoth Gran Fondo is on this page.....well, not everything, only you can get those legs ready for these amazing rides!

See below for race day information, packet pick-up, rest stops, on-course SAG support, pre and post ride events, and more.

QUICK ACCESS INFORMATION

While we strongly recommend that you take the time to read through the entire Rider Guide, we totally understand that you might need quick access to a couple of key pieces of information right away.  See below for some links to what we think are the most needed items you will have.

RACE DAY INFORMATION

GRAN FONDO (100 Mile Route)
Corral Opens = 6:30am
Mass Start = 7:00am
Timing Ends = 5:00pm

MEDIO (70 Mile Route)
Corral Opens = 8:00am
Mass Start = 8:30am
Timing Ends = 5:00pm

PICCOLO (42 Mile Route)
Corral Opens = 8:00am
Mass Start = 8:30am
Timing Ends = 5:00pm

RACE DAY PARKING

Riding to the start is highly encouraged, as parking is limited.  There is a paid parking lot available on Minaret Road across from The Village, with overflow parking located to the east side of The Village.

REST STOP INFORMATION

All of the Mammoth Gran Fondo route options have plentiful rest stops that are fully stocked with a wide variety of drinks and snacks.  Check out the Rest Stop Information page for detailed breakdowns of what is offered at each rest stop.

THE VILLAGE - MAP

EVENT SCHEDULE

Check out the Event Schedule for a complete breakdown of all the excitement throughout the long weekend (Thursday, September 8 - Sunday, September 11) of the Mammoth Gran Fondo.

WELCOME LETTER FROM THE MMCF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Riders ready!

It’s here, the Mammoth Gran Fondo! After a 2 year hiatus due to COVID and Wildfires, nothing is stopping us from putting on this amazing event!

Few places can match the beauty, vastness and awe inspiring landscape that this ride has to offer here in the Eastern Sierra.  This ride is a tradition that our entire community of Mammoth Lakes and Mono County is proud to produce each year. It is a statement to our tenacity, our teamwork and our love for our region. 
 
Huge thank you’s to all of our agencies, staff, volunteers, donors, sponsors, vendors and the myriad of faces that help put this immense project together.  Without all of you, it would not be possible.
 
Riders, thank you for your patience, your participation and your heart that you pour into your training and dedication to the sport. 
 
We know the wait has been long, and we are proud to present to you the 2022 Mammoth Gran Fondo!
 
With appreciation and gratitude for each of you, I cheer you on from start to finish!!
 
Sincerely,
Tamara Bankson
Executive Director
Mammoth Mountain Community Foundation

PACKET PICK-UP

Packet pick-up is offered at Footloose Sports in Mammoth Lakes on the following days and times.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
12:00PM - 8:00PM

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
8:00AM - 8:00PM

Please be sure to bring a photo ID.

Each rider must pick-up their own packet - no exceptions.

Riders under the age of 18 must have their parent/legal guardian with them to sign the waiver.

If you ordered an official Mammoth Gran Fondo bib and/or jersey then we will have that available for you to pick-up with your packet.
FOOTLOOSE SPORTS
3043 Main Street
Mammoth Lakes

PRE + POST RIDE EVENTS

Make sure to check out the information below for details about all the great pre and post ride events we are hosting.

GROUP RIDES

Join us for some amazing (and chill) group rides on Thursday and Friday out of Mammoth Lakes.

PRE-RIDE DINNER

Friday night, all you can eat pasta dinner at Kitchen 53 in The Village at Mammoth.

POST-RIDE PARTY

After you finish your ride, we will have an awesome meal, vendor village, and party waiting for you.

WILDLIFE GENERATION PRO CYCLING TEAM

We are thrilled to announce that Ryan Jastrab from the Wildlife Generation Pro Cycling Team will be joining us for the 2022 Mammoth Gran Fondo! 

Additionally, Danny Van Haute, the Wildlife Generation Sports Director, will be in attendance.  As an original member of the 7-Eleven Schwinn speed racing team, US Olympian, and former Jelly Belly Team Director (only naming a few - he has done a lot) he has tons of great cycling history stories.

The goal of Wildlife Generation has always been to develop young professional cyclists with the goal of reaching the UCI World Tour. In 20 years, they have done it time and time again, including Matteo Jorgensen, Lachlan Morton, Keil Reijnen, Danny Pate, Jeremy Powers, Jason McCartney and Phil Gaimon.

GEEK OUT ON THE ROUTE DETAILS

Don't worry, we do it too....we love to geek out on all the stats so we can build a "plan of attack" for these bigger rides; when are the big climbs, how hard are they, where are the rest stops....we get it. 

Check out the links below for details on all the Mammoth Gran Fondo routes.

GRAN FONDO
(102 MILES)

MEDIO
(70 MILES)

PICCOLO
(42 MILES)

HIGH ALTITUDE TIPS

Dr. Pete Clark of the Mammoth Hospital Family Medicine clinic talks about what you can do to beat high altitude sickness with these simple health tips. 

RIDE TIPS FROM OUR GRAND MARSHALETTE

Meet Kären Embrey Edwards, the multi-year Grand Marshalette of the Mammoth Gran Fondo!

As the fastest female on the course, Kären knows what it takes to get through the Mammoth Gran Fondo. We asked her to share her top five tips for surviving 102 miles on the road, and this is what she said:

  1. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery on this route – this is one of the most beautiful rides in the US.

  2. Take advantage of the friendly, well provisioned aid stations, riding this distance at altitude is much easier if you hydrate well and pace yourself.  

  3. Don’t fret the climbs on this course, (there are 4 of consequence and a few rollers) - but there are far more downhill and flatter sections where you can get into your groove with a group going your speed.

  4. Dress appropriately - this ride can be quite cold at the start - but the day always warms up nicely.

  5. Save a little bit of reserve for the last few uphill miles into town and to the finish line.

ON-COURSE SAG SUPPORT

Make sure to take the time to familiarize yourself with how to access the On-Course SAG support before your ride.

BIKE TUNE-UP AND SERVICE

Unchained Bicycle Garage will be at Footloose Sports offering their services to all riders to get their bikes ready for the Mammoth Gran Fondo.   Services are offered on a walk-up and first-come first-served basis. 

Unchained Bicycle Garage at Footloose Sports
Friday, September 10
Open for Service = 10:00am
Last Bike = 7:00pm

Mammoth Gran Fondo Special - Drivetrain Tune - $49
Includes adjusting the front and rear derailleurs, clean and lube chain, wipe/light clean of derailleurs and cassette.

MEET THE ORGANIZATION BEHIND THE MAMMOTH GRAN FONDO:
MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Mammoth Mountain Community Foundation (MMCF) is a nonprofit organization based in Mammoth Lakes, and is dedicated to supporting youth education and athletic programs here in the Eastern Sierra.

Through fundraising events, including the Mammoth Gran Fondo, MMCF is able to support the community by funding youth education and athletic programming, scholarships, grants and awards.

Thanks to supporters like you, MMCF was able to donate over $140,000 to Mammoth Unified School District earlier this summer to support K-12 academic and extracurricular programs. Click the link below to read the full story on how MMCF supports our local schools.
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