Welcome to the 6th Annual Naples Cyclery & Kelly Passidomo Kelly
Jean Heuschen Memorial Gran Fondo presented by Olah Racing
Sunday February 15, 2025
- Gran Fondo Style-a long-distance, mass-participation cycling event offering 3 ride distance options with timed segments along the route to create some competitive edge for those that want that. Offer KOM/QOM jerseys to winners sponsored by Lipman Farms.
- All riders receive a pair of free cycling socks as a momento when you pre register.
- All riders may buy a 2025 JHMR Safetti Cycling Jersey—pre order only. Safetti store closes on Dec 15th.
- Complementary food, drink, and awards in the side parking lot of Naples Cyclery immediately following the ride.
- Day of check in & registration will be in front of the Naples Cyclery overhang starting at 7am.
- Jersey pick up for those that pre-purchased will be available at Naples Cyclery on Fri, Feb 13th & Sat, Feb 14th during normal business hours.
Mass start will depart from Naples Cyclery side lot, 813 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples, FL 34108 and return to the same location.
The course will not be marked, cue sheets will be available, however we strongly urge downloading the routes to your GPS device for the stages you will ride. Routes to come!
The Jean Heuschen Grand Fondo:
- Distance options: Piccolo Fondo 30, Medio Fondo 60, Gran Fondo 100
- 7:00am start time, or start when you want) All riders must be in before noon
- Competitions for KOM/QOM, timed using Strava
- There will be rest stops at Naples Cyclery, Ft Myers Bridge, Captiva.
- Full tech support with sag vehicles but bring what you need to take care of your bike.
Routes for downloading:
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The event will occur rain or shine. No refunds for weather conditions.
All participates are invited to the post ride party immediately following ride in the side parking lot of Naples Cyclery.
We invite cyclists of all ages and skill levels to join in celebrating the life of Jean Heuschen and helping to support cycling safety awareness in Collier County, Florida. We encourage tax deductible donations of $25, $50 or $100 to the Jean Heuschen Cycling Safety Awareness Fund, administered by Naples Velo Cycling Alliance a 501(c)3. This Fund focuses on financially supporting various forms of educational medium to enlighten cyclists, pedestrians and motorists about rules, laws, proper behavior and attitude needed to make our roads and streets in southwest Florida safe for all users.
See you there!