2017 Baker Hughes, a GE company Gran Fondo
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Location
Refund Policy
Description
Presented by Baker Hughes, a GE company, this is a private not for profit cycling event, in support up Two Wheel View a local charity, for clients and Oil & Gas Professionals. Sunday, Sept. 17th we invite you to register and ride in the second annual 2017 Baker Hughes, a GE company Gran Fondo.
The BHGE Gran Fondo will cruise through some of the most beautiful landscape in Alberta. Starting and finishing in Bragg Creek, only 30 minutes west of Calgary and rolling thru the towns of Bragg Creek, Priddis and Millarville. Depending on the distance you choose you will enjoy gentle to moderate terrain, with rolling short steep hills and a few moderate, sustained climbs. This completely supported event offers well stocked rest stations, SAG support and a ride to suit all cyclist’s ability level.
Choose Your Distance...
- Picollo - 35 km (1 Rest Stop)
- Medio - 75 km (Two Rest Stops)
- Gran - 112 km (Three Rest Stops)
Come challenge yourself and network with friends and colleagues in our industry. If cycling is not for you, volunteer and sponsorship opportunities abound! All net proceeds from hosting this event will go directly to support Two Wheel View www.twowheelview.org.
Registration Includes...
- Custom 2017 event jersey and goodie bag with swag, guarenteed to all registrants if registered by Sept. 1st
- Mechanical support, parking, fully stocked aid stations and SAG support to keep you going
- Pre ride breakfast and post ride lunch and beer for a fun recovery
- Great prizes
- Access to coached weekly training rides every Thursday night with BHGE Road Team
*Size chart is the same for men's and women's bibs.
On-line registration closes Sept. 15th. You may register in person at the Banded Peak School on Sept. 17th, at 8:00am however you will not be guaranteed to receive a 2017 event jersey.
General Information
Please dress for the weather. Bragg Creek is close to the mountains and the weather can change quickly. Dress in layers and be prepared for a cooler start; long gloves, skull cap, neck gaiter, and booties will help make your ride more enjoyable.
Refund/Transfer Policy
All ride fees are non-refundable. Registration may be transered to another rider. Please email your registration confirmation page to the rider who will be attending in your place with the Subject Header: Registration Transfer and that's it. They will be required to fill out a consent form at Rider Check-in.
You may transfer registration to a different route on the day of the event by informing the staff at Rider Check-in.
Event will proceed rain or shine.
Volunteer Positions
Volunteer opportunities abound! All volunteers will receive a T-shirt and complimentary lunch. Even if you plan to ride on September 17th, there's quite a few volunteer positions to be had leading up to the day of the event.
Please visit http://bakerhughesvolunteerregistration.eventbrite.com to learn more and to sign up.
You are welcome to join us as a "walk-up" volunteer on event day. Simply show up at the Banded Peak School, 230257 Highway 22 South in Bragg Creek. All of the information you need can be found on the link above. We’ll see you there!
For more information, please contact: Wendy Coates, 2017 BHGE Gran Fondo Committee Chair wendy.coates@bhge.com or call 403.651.9402.
Packet Pick Up - Friday, Sept. 15th
TCR Sport Lab
Packet Pick-up is Friday, Sept. 15th between 12:00 – 6:00pm at TCR Sport Lab, 1817A 10 Avenue SW, Calgary. TCR will be doing complimentary bike checks that afternoon. Packet pick-up can also be done the morning of the event at Banded Peak School, Bragg Creek at 8:00 am.
Schedule for Event Day - TBC
Sept. 17th, 2016
Location - Banded Peak School, 230257 Highway 22 South - Bragg Creek, Alberta – Times TBC
- 8:00 Package Pickup and Late Registration
- 8:00 – 9:15 Breakfast
- 9:25 am Address & Rules of the Road
- 9:30 am Gran Fondo 115km+ Ride Starts
- 9:40 am Medio & Piccolo Ride Starts
- 11:00 am First Riders Expected Back
- 11:30 am Lunch Starts
- 2:30 pm Last Riders Expected
- 3:00 pm Lunch Closes
Event takes place rain or shine. All ride registration fees are non-refundable.
Safety In Group Cycling
The BHGE Gran Fondo wants you to cycle safely. It is important to understand that there are risks associated with cycling and road rides. It is critical that all riders understand these risks and have the skills and judgement to ride safely. This is especially imporant when participating in group cycling events like the BHGE Grank Fondo. Our focus is to provide a high-quality, safe and fun bicycling experience. The following are some of the consideration for participants.
• Riders must be 18+ years of age or older.
• All cyclists, need to possess basic bike-handling skills and safety knowledge to keep themselves and others around them safe.
• Each cyclist must always carry identification, emergency contact information while riding and participating in a 2017 BHGE Gran Fondo
• Helmets must be worn at all times. The use of aerobars during the ride is prohibited.
• Headphones, cell phones, radios and similar radio devices are not permitted while riding.
• The route is not closed to traffic, so cyclists need to exercise caution at all times and obey all rules of the road. Please ride single file.
• There will be many cyclists on the course, so all cyclists should fully understand rider etiquette and how to ride in large groups.
• This is a fun ride and not a race. All cyclists should ride at a comfortable pace and take full advantage of route support whenever needed.
Feedback to share? Questions or Concerns?
Contact us at wendy.coates@BHGE.com