2021 RIDERS GUIDE Parker Park St. Francisville, Louisiana - 2021 GRAN FONDO ST. FRANCISVILLE RIDER GUIDE
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2021 RIDERS GUIDE
Parker Park
St. Francisville, Louisiana
2021 GRAN FONDO ST. FRANCISVILLE RIDER GUIDE | PAGE 1
WELCOME
On behalf of the Town of St. Francisville, Louisiana, The Endurance
Foundation, Premier Event Management and all of our sponsors, we
want to welcome each rider to the Gran Fondo St. Francisville! The
enclosed information is for you and the riders around you who are
joining us on this unique tour of the historic back racing and riding
event. Please review ALL the information enclosed in this document,
as it will help you, your friends and family to have a great day at the
inaugural Gran Fondo St. Francisville Bike Cycling Classic!
MESSAGE FROM RACE MGMT.
PREMIER EVENT MANAGEMENT is committed to improving
communities by helping grow a healthy lifestyle through cycling
throughout the state of Louisiana. Premier is proud to have partnered
with the Town of St. Francisville and the Parishes of both West & East
Feliciana to bring this new annual event to this wonderful bed and
breakfast community! Let’s all Ride, and Stay Safe!
2021 GRAN FONDO ST. FRANCISVILLE RIDER GUIDE | PAGE 2
EVENT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021
EAST BANK CYCLERY– 1908 West Esplanade Avenue, Kenner, LA 70065
CAPITOL CYCLERY – 5778 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
12:00pm Rider Registration | Packet Pick Up Opens
5:00pm Rider Registration | Packet Pick Up Closes
SATURDAY, MAY 29, 2021
PERFECT PARK – ACROSS FROM ST. FRANCISVILLE TOWN HALL
5:30am - Packet Pick Up (No Event Day Registration)
7:15am
6:00am Bike Techs on Site | Perfect Park – Across from Town Hall
6:00 - 7:15am VIP Rider Breakfast Opens | VIP TENT
7:00am Rider Staging Corrals Open | Main Street
7:15am Final Announcements | Starting Line
7:30am 2021 Gran Fondo St. Francisville Begins – All Distances
8:40am First 20-Mile Riders Finish | Perfect Park
9:00 am Post Ride Party Begins
12:30pm All Riders Off Course
1:30pm 2021 Gran Fondo St. Francisville Official Ends
2021 GRAN FONDO ST. FRANCISVILLE RIDER GUIDE | PAGE 3RIDER IDENTIFICATION KIT
Each rider will receive a ride packet with the following
items needed to ride:
• Rider Bike Number (Placed on Bike – This has timing Device
Attached – See Below Graphic for proper placement)
• Rider Helmet Number (Placed on Helmet)
GENERAL INFORMATION
PLEASE PLAN TO ARRIVE EARLY! – 5:30am – 7:15am
• In order to minimize congestion along the course, riders will begin to
enter into their start corrals according to their estimated pace by 7:15
am. Please look for the appropriate signage for your starting according
to YOUR estimated ride pace!
• Start Time: 7:30AM Recommended arrival time: 5:30AM – 7:15AM
• Once the ride starts, the front of the Gran Fondo St. Francisville Cycling
Event will have a rolling start for the first 2.5 miles that will not exceed 12
mph. Once the 2.5 mile location has been reached and race management
receives the all clear, RACING WILL BEGIN!
• Twenty Five Members of the St. Francisville Police Department, West &
East Feliciana Police Departments and the City of Jackson Police
Department will be stationed at each turn on each course.
• ROADS ARE NOT CLOSED TO TRAFFIC FOR THIS EVENT, AND RIDERS
MUST USE CAUTION WHEN APPROACHING A TURN AND MAKING THEIR
TURN! Please follow all event signage & course markings and police and
marshals instructions at all times. All turns on each course will have
bright orange arrows placed on the ground as added reinforcement of an
impending turn ahead!
• The Finish Festival at Perfect Park will be from 8:30AM to 1:00PM
2021 GRAN FONDO ST. FRANCISVILLE RIDER GUIDE | PAGE 4IMPORTANT COURSE CHANGE
Due to bridge construction on the 25 mile route, that course has been altered to
20 miles for this weekend’s event. Also, all events have been slightly altered in
and around the Town Hall of St. Francisville Complex, so riders can finish
strong and safe without any turns impeding your finish speed.
1.) There will be 2 rest stops on the 37.5 mile route & the 58.5 on courses for this
event. There is no rest stop on the 20 mile ride, so please carry ample water
supplies for that distance event. Rest Stations will have restrooms, Water,
Gatorade, Ice, Bananas, and Snacks!
2.) Be Safe, Smart and have Fun as we bike through some of the most beautiful
Countryside!!
3.) Thank you for your cooperation and understanding for this last minute course
change!
2021 GRAN FONDO ST. FRANCISVILLE RIDER GUIDE | PAGE 5RULES OF THE ROAD & EVENT
The following is a listing of rules and measures that will ensure you and others
around you have a safe and secure 2021 Gran Fondo St. Francisville event.
Thanks in advance for your cooperation!
• You must wear a helmet to ride in the Gran Fondo St. Francisville. NO
HELMET NO RIDE!
• Be sure your bib number are visible, FinisherPix will use the numbers on
each to match you up to photos they’ll be taking throughout the day.
Afterward, riders will be able to view and purchase these photos online.
• Carry photo identification (children excluded) and keep it handy; you may
be asked to show it.
• Gran Fondo St. Francisville is for human-powered cyclists only.
Skateboarders, rollerblades, e-bikers, etc. may not participate.
• Children younger than 13 years old may not participate.
• Youth ages 13 to 17 can ride their own bicycles, but must remain in close
proximity to their adult guardian also registered for this event.
• Watch for and follow instructions from Course Marshals and members of
the Law Enforcement and other first responders working to ensure your
safety.
• Maintain adequate distance between you and the cyclists around you,
especially going downhill.
• Faster cyclists pass on the left. Slower-paced cyclists stay to the right
• Move all the way to the side of the road if walking your bike.
• Exercise caution when changing lanes.
• Control speed and slow down for congestion and hazardous conditions.
• Keep at least one hand on the handlebar at all times and remember to cycle
defensively. Be prepared for moves by other cyclists.
2021 GRAN FONDO ST. FRANCISVILLE RIDER GUIDE | PAGE 6• No headphones, cell-phone use, picture taking, or use of mobile devices
while riding.
• Carry only what is necessary in handlebar bags, and/or bags that attach to the
back of the seat.
DO NOT CROSS THE CENTER LINE ON ANY OF THESE COURSE AT ANY TIME.
TRAFFIC IS OPEN AND RIDER SAFETY IS IMPORTANT AT ALL TIMES!
Gran Fondo St. Francisville and Premier Event Management reserves the right to
reject any entry and to disqualify and bar or remove any individual from the Gran
Fondo St. Francisville event. Reasons for this include but are not limited to:
violation of the aforementioned event rules, unsafe conduct, abusive behavior,
nonpayment of event fees, participating without an official Rider Identification Kit,
participating with an official Rider Identification Kit assigned to another person,
transferring or attempting to transfer an official Rider Identification Kit or to
obtain such items from another person, and providing false information on your
Gran Fondo St. Francisville entry form!
Our Post Event Celebration Includes:
• Portable Restrooms
• Water, Gatorade, Ice
• Beer
• Bananas, Oranges, Apples, Breakfast Bars, Cookies, Jambalaya
• Information Table
• DJ Entertainment from Perfect Park
Awards - Top 10 Male & Female Riders from Each Event will
receive awards in the post event area.
2021 GRAN FONDO ST. FRANCISVILLE RIDER GUIDE | PAGE 7Race Courses with Strava HyperLinks
20 Mile Route Strava Link:
https://www.strava.com/routes/2804772384162873990
37.50 Mile Route Strava Link:
https://www.strava.com/routes/2804769481682991750
58.50 Mile Route Strava Link:
https://www.strava.com/routes/2804765983463885072
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