Alpine Loop Gran Fondo

09/08/2025

7-Day ROAD Tour with Jeremiah and Eat Sleep Cycle!
Ride over Shenandoah mountain
Enjoy a ride through Virginia's 'little Switzerland' in Highland County
Experience the vibrant community of Harrisonburg
Relax at Jerfferson Hot Springs
Climb Reddish K**b and enjoy spectacular views
Stay in local guesthouses and enjoy the best of Southern hospitality

Link and Alpine Loop Gran Fondo participant discount code in the comments.

09/08/2025

6-Day GRAVEL Tour with Jeremiah and Eat Sleep Cycle!
Tour Highlights
Ride the best of Virginia's varied gravel terrain
Enjoy farm to table homecooked food all week
Tour Big Fish Cider
Stay in the 1700's spa town of Hot Springs
Climb up Mad Sheep and Mad Tom Mountains to the highest point of the trip
Stay in local guesthouses and enjoy the best of Southern hospitality

Link and discount information in the comments.

09/08/2025

Interested in a great new adventure? Jeremiah has teamed up with Eat Sleep Cycle to design two unforgettable cycling itineraries.

Tour of Virginia – 7-Day Road Tour
Skill/Fitness: Intermediate (~60 miles per day)
This journey blends rolling climbs, smooth descents, and quiet backroads with the character of Virginia’s small towns, Civil War landmarks, and Appalachian heritage. In late September, the Shenandoah Valley and Reddish K**b (a favorite from the Alpine Loop!) open the door to the Allegheny Mountains. Early fall colors sweep across the ridges, the air turns crisp, and the valley becomes a cyclist’s dream.
Highlights of this adventure include:
Highland County, Virginia’s “Little Switzerland.
The ride from Monterey to Hot Springs,
Fort Lewis and beyond — a stretch unlike any other

Shenandoah & Alleghenies 6-Day Gravel Tour
Skill/Fitness: Advanced
Hand-crafted by Jeremiah, this gravel adventure dives deep into the Shenandoah Valley and rugged Allegheny Highlands. Expect remote forest climbs, wide-open ridge lines, and quiet farm roads — a mix of Appalachian charm and backcountry grit.
Evenings bring fresh made meals, historic inns, and mountain hospitality — the perfect way to recover after big days on the bike. You’ll stay in cozy guesthouses and historic hotels, surrounded by bike-friendly communities and guided by a seasoned local team.

If you’ve participated in the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo, you’re invited to join at an exclusive 15% off when you use the code: GRANFONDOESC

Experience the natural beauty of Virginia with our road and gravel bike cycling holidays in the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah valley.

08/17/2025

Alpine Loop Gran Fondo 2025 Update

Friends,
For the past 14 years, the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo has marked the turning of the season - from the heat of summer to the first golden leaves of fall, from purple ridgelines to fields of corn ready for harvest. This time of year has always been filled with the excitement of final details: rallying volunteers, unboxing jerseys and medals, and preparing to welcome riders to share in the adventure.

But 2025 is different. The past seven months have brought some of the most significant personal and professional changes of my adult life. While I’m not ready to close the chapter on the Gran Fondo, I also haven’t had the space or energy to give it the attention and ex*****on it deserves this year. There will be no official Alpine Loop Gran Fondo in 2025.

That said, I don’t want the spirit of the Gran Fondo to pause. Harrisonburg and the Shenandoah Valley remain an incredible destination for autumn adventures. Our marquee routes are always available at www.alpineloopgranfondo.com, and I encourage you to take on an adventure that matches your strengths and your ability to self-support. If you do, I truly hope you’ll reach out - I’d love nothing more than to send you off on a ride, or greet you with a high-five or a hug when you return.

Looking ahead, I’m leaving the door open. The Alpine Loop Gran Fondo’s story isn’t over, and I’m grateful for the space to find the right balance for the future. In the meantime, please stay connected through Jeremiah’s (Jeremiah Bishop and Bishop Training) social channels for other adventures and opportunities to ride together

And finally, as always, let this message serve as an important reminder: prostate cancer early detection saves lives. If you have a prostate and are 35 or older, schedule an annual PSA screening and track your numbers over time. ProstateTracker.org offers a simple, free tool to set up reminders and monitor your results. Please take care of yourself—it matters.

Thank you for your understanding, for your encouragement, and for the community we’ve built together. It’s been nothing short of magical, and I look forward to what comes next.

With gratitude,
Erin Bishop
Alpine Loop Gran Fondo event director

Cancer Journeys Foundation The Prostate Cancer Awareness Project Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC)

10/06/2024

CONGRATULATIONS! We've got a lot to celebrate!
👑Cancer Journeys Foundation King and Queen of the Hill Competition
💨The Prostate Cancer Awareness Project Sprint Competition
🇺🇸Gran Fondo National Series Category Winners
⛰️Cancer Journeys Foundation KOM/QOM Competition
🚴🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️The Wahoo Fitness Midpack Attack Prize
👩‍❤️‍👨Cancer Journeys Foundation Couples Conquer the Mountain Contest
And over 350 amazing finishers of the 2024 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo!

For a complete schedule of awards ceremonies, visit
www.alpineloopgranfondo.com/information/schedule-of-events/

RESULTS: https://my.raceresult.com/310230/results

Alpine Loop Gran Fondo, 10/06/2024, Harrisonburg

10/06/2024

Cheers! The Brothers Craft Brewing Beer Garden to benefit Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC) is open now until 6:30PM today. Join us at the Turner Pavilion, 228 S. Liberty Street, in downtown Harrisonburg to enjoy a pint and celebrate Alpine Loop Gran Fondo finishers as they roll across the line. While you're here, you can enter the SVBC's raffle for a chance to win a bike.

10/06/2024

3... 2... 1... GO! 2024 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo riders are on course!

Results from this great adventure will be available in real time, as finishers roll across the finish line. View timing data here: AlpineLoopGranFondo.com/results

All day long we'll be celebrating these inspiring riders. Join us at the Turner Pavilion to cheer them across the finish line. You'll hear the names of those being honored and remembered; and see the power of survivorship in action.

Awards ceremonies will happen all afternoon. View the complete schedule at alpineloopgranfondo.com/information/schedule-of-events/

The Brothers Craft Brewing Beer Garden will benefit the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC). Come by from noon until 6:30PM to enjoy a pint while supporting local cycling and pedestrian initiatives. You'll also have a chance to enter their raffle for

If you're inspired to add to the impact of the Cancer Journeys Foundation fundraising participants, visit PledgeReg.com/GranFondo and give in honor of any of these outstanding supporters.

Thank you for cheering!

10/06/2024

Good morning, Gran Fondo Friends!
Packet Pickup for the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo is open today 6:30-7:45AM: Turner Pavilion, 228 S. Liberty Street, Harrisonburg, VA.

The start line is in the parking area beside the glass domed entrance to Harrisonburg City Hall, 409 S. Main Street.

All riders start at 8AM. E-bike riders will stage in the rear.

Cancer survivors and fundraisers are invited to the front of the starting area for a group photo at 7:40AM.

Drifter’s Café is the closest coffee shop and opens at 7AM. Located in the Ice House building at 217 S. Liberty Street across the street. Walk or roll over and enjoy their great selection before the start.

This morning, all participants need to collect their timing chips! Timing chips are distributed near the packet pickup tables. If you have your bib number, you do not need to wait in the packet pickup line. Simply approach the timing chip distribution tables, show your bib number, and a volunteer will provide you with your chip. Chips must be returned at the finish line upon completion of your ride or you will be required to reimburse the timing company.

For help communicating with staff and volunteers along the course, please know the name of your chosen route:
• Alpine Loop�/ Gran Route
• Shenandoah Mountain Century�
• Shenandoah Mountain Adventure�/ Medio Route
• Mt Solon Metric Century �
• Valley View Challenge / Piccolo Route

Route maps are available at AlpineLoopGranFondo.com/Routes��

If you have questions, please come ask us at the packet pickup tables.

10/04/2024

TGIF! Our favorite Friday of the year is here! We look forward to seeing many of you at packet pickup tomorrow, and the rest of you on Sunday morning. As a reminder, you can check in and pick up your bib and packets:

Saturday, Oct. 5, 3-6PM
Bluestone Bike & Run
1570 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA

Sunday, Oct. 6, 6:30-7:45AM
Turner Pavilion
228 S Liberty Street, Harrisonburg, VA

Everyone will collect timing chips on Sunday morning, adjacent to registration tables.

10/03/2024

It's getting real, folks! Bib numbers are up: https://alpineloopgranfondo.com/2024/10/03/2024-bib-numbers-assigned/

10/03/2024

LAST CALL Registration for the 2024 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo closes today at 4PM. There is no onsite registration for this event. If you want to roll up to the start line, make sure to get your name on the start list now. Register at BikeReg.com/GranFondo or learn more at AlpineLoopGranFondo.com

This year's ride is shaping up to be one that's truly outstanding. We can't wait for the weekend to unfold!

If you can't join in this year, you will be missed, but that doesn't mean you can't stay connected to the cause.

You're invited to support a fundraising participant or team. Fundraising participants have almost reached their goal in support of the Cancer Journeys Foundation at PledgeReg.com/GranFondo You're also invited to register for a FREE ProstateTracker.org account and make use of all the resources available from the Cancer Journeys Foundation.

We also invite you to check out the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC) for ways to join in bicycling events and activities and support bicycle and pedestrian initiatives. They've got an impressive bicycle raffle going on now through November 9th.

I look forward to seeing many of you in the days ahead.

To each of you seeing this post, thanks for being among those who've shared in the journey of this great adventure! - Erin