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Congratulations to the crew of Artemis II. We always saw ourselves akin to a space agency, just without a rocket. So our countdowns are a little different, but pretty exciting, if we do say so ourselves... We just dropped a sizzle reel for the second live broadcast of Skipstone's Growler Road Race at Levi's GranFondo, and if it doesn't get you out of your chair, check your pulse.
[WATCH THE SIZZLE REEL ON YOUTUBE →] (https://youtu.be/--yzsEpBDlw)
More than 2,000 of us are lining up together in Windsor, California, and registration is still climbing. A lot of you will be joining us for the first time this year. Welcome. You picked a good one. Whether you're a veteran of this ride or brand new to it, there's a lot happening between now and race day. So here's what you need to know.
Cervélo Is the Official Bike of Levi's GranFondo
We're thrilled to welcome Cervélo into the fold as the official bike partner of Levi's GranFondo. And the timing couldn't be better—they've just released the all-new Caledonia, a bike that was practically purpose-built for roads like ours: technical, demanding, and spectacularly beautiful.
Here's what we love about it: the Caledonia is a legit high-performance carbon road bike that doesn't require a second mortgage. Whether you're adding to the quiver or looking for your one bike to do everything, it fills the gap that a lot of riders have been staring at in today's market. It's the kind of bike you ride hard and put away wet without a second thought.
[CHECK OUT THE CALEDONIA →] (https://www.cervelo.com/en-US/bikes/caledonia)
All-New Route Exploration on Lanterne Rouge
This year we're rolling out a completely new mapping experience for all Levi's GranFondo courses through Lanterne Rouge. It's a clean, beautiful way to deep-dive on every climb, descent, and turn of your route—all in one place. Zoom in and click on things like aid stations or segments to learn additional details, where you need to be careful, and even see images and videos of key areas on-course.
[EXPLORE YOUR ROUTE →] (https://www.lanternerouge.app/embed/f8749be2466c82c44f22ab6c5c313c6c)
The Race for the Masses
Big news for competitive riders who didn't make the elite field: we've expanded racing categories across the Growler, Gran, and Geysers routes. You can compete, you can podium, and you will be recognized at the awards ceremony following Skipstone's Elite Growler Road Race.
Here's the breakdown:
Skipstone's Growler Elite
Top 5 Men & Women (prize money goes 10 deep in each gender)
Growler
Top 3 in each: U24, U40, U50, U60, and 60+ Men & WomenTop 3 Nonbinary
Gran
Top 5 Men · Top 5 Women · Top 3 Nonbinary
Geysers
Top 5 Men · Top 5 Women · Top 3 Nonbinary
Juniors
Top 5 U18 Men, Women, and NonbinaryTop 5 U15 Men, Women, and Nonbinary
Start Times
A few adjustments to note this year:
The Weekend: What's Happening and When
This isn't just a ride—it's a weekend. Here's how it unfolds.
Thursday — Shakeout Ride (New this year!)For those rolling into Windsor early, join us for a social shakeout ride from the Windsor Town Green. Check-in starts at 1:15 PM, wheels roll at 2:00 PM.
[RSVP FOR THURSDAY'S RIDE →] [link placeholder]
Friday — Expo, Music & Racer MeetingThe festival kicks off Friday afternoon and it's packed:
[RSVP FOR FRIDAY'S SHAKEOUT →] [link placeholder]
Saturday — Race DayRider check-in reopens at 6:15 AM. Staging opens at 7:00 AM on McLelland Drive. The National Anthem at 7:14 AM. And then we go.
The free GranFondo Festival opens to the public at 10:00 AM with live race coverage beginning at 11:00 AM. The elite awards ceremony follows the finish of the women's race, with DJ Earse of Maize carrying us through the afternoon. Festival closes at 6:00 PM.
More is coming. Over the next two weeks we'll be sharing a more comprehensive look at the race fields, additional schedule details as they're finalized, and everything else you need to know before April 25th. Stay tuned.
If you haven't registered yet, now's the time. This thing is only getting bigger.
[REGISTER FOR LEVI'S GRANFONDO →] [link placeholder]
See you in Windsor.
The cast and crew of Levi's GranFondo at Bike Monkey
