FAQ

Specific and General information for your Oregon Gran Fondo

First off, please know that your bike needs to be in good working order, and you should have your bike correctly tuned up before entering any event with other riders nearby. The information below is just that, information. Some of the info below is common sense and or is simply a reminder.

The Oregon Gran Fondo is a self-paced timed ride and not a race! Yes you can treat it like a race, just know that at any point a car can be just around the corner to ruin your day.

THE START

7am Adventure Route from 6th and main. 8:30 am Gran/Medio/Mini Gravel Mass Start 6th and Main with Police escort!

YES, riders do race, and yes, we flag 3 intersections to allow safe, unobstructed passage to allow this. Special note that flaggers cant stop traffic. They attempt to, so use caution anytime on public roads

Rules of the road at all times and No E-bikes except where allowed on the Mini-Gravel ride

Please, no portable music allowed any time on course.

Please remember if you do want to volunteer for a complimentary entry or have someone volunteer for you to look at the volunteer tab and sign up and e-mail volunteer@mudslingerevents.com WE NEED SWEEP RIDERS ALWAYS. SUPPORT THIS EVENT AND RIDE FOR FREE AT THE NEXT OR RECEIVE A REFUND. https://www.bikereg.com/oregon-gran-fondo-volunteers

Sag Support provided by our volunteers along with our signature sponsor Landspeed and the Fix at Aid Alpha, moving to Aid Delta. If you need sag, please wave your hand and be prepared to walk safely to the next place that a van can properly park to secure your bike and person.

SAFETY

PLEASE USE A TAILLIGHT WHEN ALONE ON OPEN ROADS AND USE CAUTION AT ALL TIMES WHEN DESCENDING. IT WILL TAKE 2 HRS IN MOST CASES BETWEEN NO CELL SERVICE PAST AID 1, AND THE FACT THAT THIS AREA IS SO REMOTE. WE HAVE 12 HAM RADIO OPERATORS AND FIRE AND RESCUE NOTIFIED IN BOTH COTTAGE GROVE AND DOUGLAS COUNTY. IF YOU ARE SCRAPED UP COME SEE OUR MEDIC IN COTTAGE GROVE AFTER. OUR TEAM HAS 3 GARMIN INREACH UNITS AND IF WE NEED TO WE WILL PUSH THE SOS BUTTON TO HAVE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISPATCHED.

The use of Aero Bars and recumbents are prohibited with this mass start event.

Yes, you must wear a helmet while on your bike at all times!

Centerline is the edge of the world, do not cross it for your visible safety

Many areas require hard braking on turns so please use caution and control your speed!

All riders are encouraged to have medical insurance and also life-flight or air service if riding in remote areas. GETSPOT.COM IS A GOOD RESOURCE AND THE ANNUAL PLAN IS RECOMMENDED.

Limited to no cell service outside of mile 20-30 towards Aid Alpha and within 10 miles of Cottage Grove

We finish the timing starting in 2021 again on the final Climb 9 miles west of Cottage Grove for competitive fairness.

No littering, and, please obey the rules of the road at all times and wear bright clothing.

Course Markings

The course is marked from the start with 5-mile markers and ground markings before and after the turns. 5/10/15/20/25/30/35/40/45/50/55/60/70/80 and distance to go until the timing finish. 10 more miles of riding back to town after you finish and take off your transponder. The Transponder is 85.00 so please pause 20 yards after your finish and remove it.

Special note

Please make sure at mile 25.9 for the Gran and Medio or mile 21 for the Adventure Route when you are on HWY 38 to turn right and up to Upper Smith River Rd. This section of HWY 38 is 3.8 miles long! You will see a cycling event ahead sign and markers.

Proper Hydration is the key to success!

All riders receive a front mini plate and number from identifying who you are and a number for your Seatpost. This allows event personnel to quickly id you in the case of an emergency and to place you by time for your age group.

All riders signed up for the Oregon Triple Crown pass are marked on your left calf with your age as of 12/31/current year starting in 2022 after COVID-19 is well behind us. Sign up for discounts off of each event in the Oregon Triple Crown, and finish three for your custom finisher jersey from Pactimo.

When stagging and starting the Oregon Gran Fondo, please ride at a pace that is comfortable for the safety of all riders

See the routes tab for info on the route and download the CUE sheet or GPX file.

No outside support allowed on course. Please, Volunteer, we would love to have you

Great Aid Station Support from our Sponsors including Peacehealth Cottage Grove, and our sponsors Rolf Prima Wheels and Co-Motion Cycles with food and nutrition on the course from Hammer Nutrition. Bar Support from Bobs Red Mill Bars

Camping area map for Bohemia Park and e-mail volunteer@mudslingerevents.com to reserve Friday night. You can set up anytime afternoon Friday and also stay Saturday after. Please camp where indicated. Other local camping is available at Schwarz Park and Baker Bay.

We encourage those that are a bit nervous to start at the back of the pack and take your time.

For those that choose the Gran Route, you can at mile 41 take the Medio Cut off and change distances mid-event. This point located after aid Station Alpha with Rolf Prima Wheels. If you decide to do this, please get a Have a "Nice Day Bib" at aid station Delta. We always want you to have a beautiful day!

Yes, the route is marked, and we have primary medical and multiple layers of communications on course.

Please know the course has little to no cell phone reception, so in the case of a crash, an hr or more could pass or more to get to your location. We have had an excellent record of little to no injuries and would love to keep it this way.

PACKET PICKUP 2021

NO THURSDAY PACKET PICKUP

Packet Pickup Friday 3-6:30 pm with refreshments at the Village Green in Cottage Grove, OR.

Online registration closes Thursday at 4pm. No Day of Registration is available.

Day of Packet Pickup 5:30 am-8 am Cottage Grove 6th and Washington Outside the Armory adjacent to the start and finish Please note the Adventure route starts at 7 am.

All riders must sign the waiver online and or have a friend bring a signed waiver with a copy of photo id to pick up gear and event plate

Please note 6th and Washington and 7th and main will be closed during the event.

Please do not park off of the main street for one block, both south and north, as the 2 hr parking limit.

Awards at 1-4 pm for age groups as finishers come in. In 2021 we will not be holding a ceremony. Please check to see if you have won a raffle prize from one of our great sponsors including a set of Rolf Prima Wheels. If you have to leave and want your age group award, please find event staff and reference podium awards.

GET YOUR DAVE CAMPBELL PINT GLASS FOR THOSE THAT COME TO PACKET PICKUP. WE MAY NOT HAVE ENOUGH FOR EVERYONE AS WE HONOR THIS AMAZING CYCLIST WHO IS IN ATTENDANCE.

Results Live at Mudslinger Events Results Tab all day long

Aid Stations and Drop Bags

We supply PB and J and some gels, and Coke, Chips, Pickels, Bananas, and other treats at aid 1, 3, and 4. Aid 4 is Deluxe and has unique items 13 miles out from the timing finish and 23 miles from Cottage Grove. Aid 2 at mile 53 for the Gran and 46 for the adventure route is water only! Please know this.

The number of aid stations is 3 with food/water for the Gran and Adventure route and 2 for the Medio. Water only Mile 53 for the Gran and Adventure routes. You can pre-drop a drop bag for your own supplies downtown under two tents labeled for each distance by 8am SATURDAY ONLY for Aid 1 mile 32 Medio/Gran which is mile 23 for the Adventure Route, or Mile 70/83 Gran Fondo/ Adventure Route. Please list your last name/plate number and route. Bags will be returned after 1 pm and 4pm. Drop bags cant be any larger than 12x18 and we do not have unlimited Gels beyond the one we give you and the 100 or so at each aid station besides aid 4 with real food options.

Course Cut off Gran and Adventure Route 2 pm Aid Charlie S.Sister Rd with MistyMitchel (Mile Mile 70 and 83)

Course Cut off final aid Delta by 4 pm 14 miles from timing finish and 24 miles from Cottage Grove or 1.5 hrs.

What's at each aid station

Aid 1

We time you to track you for one great day on the bike!

15-24,25-39,40-44.45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70-74 and 75+ Men and Women for the Adventure, Gran and Medio Routes to track your overall time.

Timing Finish

The Timing Finish is remote to allow for anyone that is competitive to have a fair finish. The finish is on the final hill 9 miles from Cottage Grove. In years past we have closed off all of the streets downtown and even had the police hold the final traffic light for an hr. This year you can relax back to your second finish on 6th and Washington as friends and family will be waiting to welcome you back to Cottage Grove. Results will be texted to your phone!

Map

Do not miss Upper Smith River Rd! Mile 17 adventure route and mile 26 Medio and Gran Routes. Right turn off of HWY 38

Special course notes

Medio

The Medio will get to our mile marker 35 sign, and the following sign will be mile 90 when rejoining the gran route after they depart the gran route at mile 38 and turn Right on Elk over to aid 2

(Elk is bumpy and rough as it climbs to the top and turns into Buck creek for super rough descent to Aid 2) These 6 miles is the bumpiest part of any of the loops.

Mile 45-65 of the Gran is the roughest part of the Gran loop as you socially unplug. The sightlines are reduced, and if a big truck is coming at you, please yield. ALL ROADS ARE OPEN!

OXBOW Summit Gran only!

At mile 75 at the top of the Oxbow summit for the Gran or 93 for the Adventure Route. If you descend and go too fast and or too far left with a car coming up or to far right, you will die! Simple as that!

I mean, maybe you won't die, so let's stay in control and not find out.

Mile 87 Gran and Mile 100 is the Wolf Creek and Siuslaw River Rd corner. The Route stays right and is on Siuslaw River rd and do not take Wolf Creek.

After the event

Ride back and pick up a top 3 age group award and the day is yours to enjoy with your friends. Normally we would be hosting a bigger party, but not quite in 2021. With so many breweries, wineries and places to visit, simply enjoy the area.

Food Vouchers

We have four local restaurants accepting vouchers! Please check LINK

Special Note

Mini-Gravel

The Mini-Gravel 25 miler is not timed and an excellent way to get introduced to gravel and the off-the-beaten-path. Water at the finish only for this event. Please start at the back of the 8:30 mass start and take that left-hand turn at mile 1 on Gowdyville rd. Yes, E-bikes are allowed on this route only. All other routes are strictly prohibited

Specific Lodging Partner

Please note that through May 15th if you reserve a room, you will receive $15.00 off of your entry if you e-mail mike@mudslingerevents.com before this date

ONLINE BOOKING

LINK to Reserve Online

2) Add Group Attendee code GRAN

3) Choose dates and room type, press the "ADD ROOM + CHECKOUT" button to complete.

4) 5) You will be redirected to another page that will ask for all of your information to finalize.

Option 2: Make reservations through our general website

1) www.thevillagegreen.com

2) On the top right hand side of the page, choose your dates and then press the tan "BOOK NOW" button.

3) You will be redirected to a new page. You will see room types that are available at full rate. Above these pictures there is an "ADD CODE" option. Click on this and a box will drop down. Choose "GROUP ATTENDEE" and then enter your group code, which is: GRAN

You may be redirect to a calendar page. Please re-select your dates for check in & check out, then press the blue button that says "UPDATE DATES OF STAY."

4) Choose which room type you would like and then press the "ADD ROOM + CHECKOUT" button to complete.

5) You will be redirected to another page that will ask for all of your information to finalize.