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Originally Posted by onetwo_threefour
Rode the VFGFAMO (Valley First Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanaogan) for the first time yesterday. I would highly recommend the event. Gorgeous scenery, great crowds, great organization of the event, got to meet Axel Merckx, Simon Whitfield, and Alison Sydor among others.
Great value too. I think the standard entry was $250 or so, but if you go to Classe Speciale you pay 500, but you got a full Giordana professional level event logo's riding kit including Bib Overalls, full zip short-sleeve jersey, socks and seat bag. Plus there was preferential staging, a private reception, a warm-up ride with a bunch of the pros. Finally, they threw in a pair of Oakley Radarlocks, either an event badged pair or the Tour de France special edition that a bunch of Tour riders are wearing this year.
The free stuff alone was worth well over the $500 entry, but I was super happy with the ride and the support as well.
It was my first Granfondo and I was pleased to finish in under 6 hours which was my goal going in.
If anybody is thinking about adding a granfondo to their riding resume, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this one.
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I've heard that as well. I was signed up but had to cancel going because I got a new job that wouldn't allow me to take monday off. I have a friend whose done Whistler, Banff, Trans Rockies Gran Fondo's and the Axel Merckx ride, and she only did the Axel Merckx one. It's her favorite. I'm going for sure next year.