Powless Gran Fondo

31/10/2024

🏆 Special Awards & Prizes Await at the Powless Gran Fondo! 🏆

This Saturday, all first-place winners at the Powless Gran Fondo will receive unique chainsaw-carved bear awards—perfect for showing off your victory with some true Placer County spirit! Plus, there are prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners from top-tier brands like:
Wahoo Fitness
Arundel
Prologo

Join us in Auburn, CA, for a fantastic day of riding, competition, and community spirit. The roads of Placer County are ready for us—are you?

See you at the starting line for the Powless Gran Fondo!

powlessgranfondo.com

30/10/2024

Exciting news for the Powless Gran Fondo!

Aurora Lafond of Sister Outlaw will be performing live from 12pm to 3pm at Moonraker Brewery. After conquering those epic climbs, kick back with fellow riders, enjoy delicious food, refreshing beer, and live music in a perfect post-ride celebration.

Don’t miss out! Check out all the details at powlessgranfondo.com

29/10/2024

Join us this Friday night right before the Powless Gran Fondo for an exclusive event: A Night With The Pros! Get up close and personal with some of the biggest names in American pro cycling as they share their incredible journeys.

Hear first hand stories about what it’s like to live the life of a professional cyclist from the grueling training sessions to the triumphs and challenges on the world’s most famous race courses. Learn how they reached the pinnacle of the sport, what it takes to compete at the highest level, and their thoughts on the future of cycling.

Whether you’re just beginning in high school mountain biking or the next up and coming pro, this is a rare opportunity to connect with your heroes, ask questions, and gain exclusive insights into the world of pro cycling. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening filled with inspiration, excitement, and camaraderie.

Suggested donations made towards the event will benefit the NorCal Interscholastic Cycling League and will help us raise money our the local high school teams!

Head over to our website linked in bio for all the information about the event, and volunteer opportunities.

29/10/2024

Join us this Friday night right before the Powless Gran Fondo for an exclusive event: A Night With The Pros! Get up close and personal with some of the biggest names in American pro cycling as they share their incredible journeys.

Hear first hand stories about what it’s like to live the life of a professional cyclist from the grueling training sessions to the triumphs and challenges on the world’s most famous race courses. Learn how they reached the pinnacle of the sport, what it takes to compete at the highest level, and their thoughts on the future of cycling.

Whether you’re just beginning in high school mountain biking or the next up and coming pro, this is a rare opportunity to connect with your heroes, ask questions, and gain exclusive insights into the world of pro cycling. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening filled with inspiration, excitement, and camaraderie.

Suggested donations made towards the event will benefit the NorCal Interscholastic Cycling League and will help us raise money our the local high school teams!

Head over to our website below for all the information about the event, and volunteer opportunities:
powlessgranfondo.com

26/10/2024

🎉 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐔𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨! 🎉

Get ready to roll! The big day is just around the corner! And for those who have been waiting, we're excited to announce that the forecast looks perfect for an unforgettable day of riding. Here's a quick rundown of what to expect:

🌞 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫: The conditions couldn’t be better. Expect partly cloudy skies and crisp air, setting the stage for an epic day out in the hills.

🚴‍♂️𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞: We have 4 routes to choose from! Choose between a short and a long road course, or choose between a short and a long gravel course.

👑 𝐊𝐎𝐌/𝐐𝐎𝐌 𝐒𝐞𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Black Bear/Brown Bear/Grizzly Routes will be timed on the Iowa Hill KOM/QOM Segment.

⏱ 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬: All riders will be timed from the startline, throughout the whole course and back to the finish line for an overall course time.

🏆 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐮𝐦𝐬: Top 3 riders from each course will be awarded some big prizes from our sponsors as well as custom trophies made by local artist.

🎊 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲: Moonraker Brewing Company will be hosting the post ride party! Join us for food, drinks, and live music.

⏰ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐎𝐧: Only seven days left to finalize your gear, dial in your bikes, and get pumped for a fantastic adventure alongside fellow cycling enthusiasts.

Whether you're here to race the event or just out to enjoy the ride, we have a place for you!

Head over to the Powless Gran Fondo website for all the details—let's make this event amazing!

powlessgranfondo.com

23/10/2024

Local boy, Dialed Health is in the house!!

We are excited to welcome Derek on his first race back on the bike!

For more info about the event check out the Powless Gran Fondo website linked below.

powlessgranfondo.com

22/10/2024

DNA Pro Cycling Team is in the House!

THE LAST HURRAH !!!!

Join us for the team's final party at the Powless Gran Fondo in Auburn California. We will be at the pre-ride events on Friday Nov 1 as well as the Fondo on Nov 2nd. There are 35mi to 100+mi options with some gravel mixed in for the longer distances. Check out powlessgranfondo.com for more information.

Our squad will include Rylee MCMULLEN, Nadia GONTOVA, Olivia CUMMINS, Heather FISCHER, Shayna POWLESS, Holly BRECK, Anet BARRERA, and Kaitlyn RAUWERDA.

That's not all! There are also a few DNA alumni that have signed up including: team co-founder Kemi KING and riders Lauren DE CRESCENZO, Joanie CARON, Tiffany PEZZULO, Liza RACHETTO, Breanne NALDER-HARWARD, and Kelsey WITHROW.

We will also have team owners, staff, sponsors, and friends joining us for this final stop on our farewell tour. Come to NorCal and ride with us - one final time! LFG!

DNACycling, Cotton Sox Photography, ENVE Composites, First Endurance, Rudy Project, Shimano-Road, Arundel Bicycle Company, Attract Interact, Job-Dox, Speed Hound, Finston Friedman Fisher, K4 Racing, TREND Cycling Collective

21/10/2024

𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨: 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐲!

We're excited to announce that we are in the home stretch for the Powless Gran Fondo! This November 2nd we are coming together for a special event to celebrate Shayna, Neilson, and the entire Powless family for their incredible success throughout the 2024 cycling season!

With some big-time pros we’re thrilled to welcome some big-time sponsors who have come on board to make this event even more amazing! Check out the awesome support and prizes available for participants:

-𝐖𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐨 𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 will be giving away Elemnt Roam V2 GPS Bicycle Computers as prizes.

-𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐨 will be providing saddles, gloves, and bags as prizes.

-𝐀𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐁𝐢𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 will provide bags, bar tape, and bottle cages for our winners.

-𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 is giving discounts to all Powless Gran Fondo participants and selling shirts out at the event.

-𝐃𝐍𝐀 𝐂𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐥 will be handing out stylish musette bags for the podium.

-𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 is bringing out the EFS Drink Mix, and Liquid Shots to covering all your nutritional needs out on course, so you’ll stay fueled and ready.

-𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐞’𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐬 will offer mobile support with their Mobile Repair Van on the course for any quick fixes.

-𝐀𝐮𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 will have a bike valet ready for you when you finish your ride.

-𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐂𝐨-𝐨𝐩 will be providing food to all of our volunteers.

-𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐫𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲
will be serving up refreshing post-ride beverages to help you unwind and celebrate!

Join us for this unforgettable day on the bike and experience the fantastic support from our sponsors, the camaraderie of the cycling community, and the celebration of the Powless family's stellar year.

Come join us as we close out the 2024 season with the Powless Gran Fondo!

powlessgranfondo.com

20/10/2024

Neilson Powless wins the Japan Cup Cycle Road Race!!!!

Way to end the season Neilson!!

Next stop: Auburn, CA for the Powless Gran Fondo

powlessgranfondo.com

15/10/2024

First Endurance the official nutrition sponsor for the Powless Gran Fondo, is offering a discounted rate to all Powless Gran Fondo athletes from now till Nov 15th!!

Head over to the event website under registration where you can find the code for 25% the entire First Endurance Site!

powlessgranfondo.com

14/10/2024

𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬: 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨!

We are thrilled to announce Briar Patch as one of the proud sponsors of the inaugural Powless Gran Fondo!

Briar Patch is more than just a grocery store—it’s a community. As a collectively-owned store, Briar Patch offers wholesome goods and groceries that are truly good for you and the planet. When you shop at Briar Patch, you’re not just a customer—you’re an owner!

And we need your help to make this event a success! As a token of appreciation, Briar Patch will be providing free healthy, organic food to all volunteers at the Powless Gran Fondo. It’s the perfect way to fuel up while supporting an amazing community event.

Join us as a volunteer, enjoy delicious organic meals, and be part of something special. Together, we can make this event incredible!

Head to the event website below to sign up to volunteer for the event:

powlessgranfondo.com