Sponsors/Media
Gran Fondo Moab: Our Sponsors
Poison Spider Bicycles : Title Sponsor – Poison Spider is conceived, owned and run by 100% Moab bonafide cycling geeks. Roadies, racers, freeriders, BMX-ers and just plain old cross country fun hogs comprise our staff. Our website says “We want you to ride the trails and enjoy the Moab experience as much as we do!” and we mean it. Poison Spider is your number one bike shop for service and great rentals from Trek, Gary Fisher, Rocky Mtn, Kona, Felt, Yeti, Pivot, and Intense. We carry road bikes from BH Bikes, Orbea, Cervelo, and Felt, and we have the largest and widest selection of rental bikes you can find in Moab. Visit Poison Spider Bicycles >>>
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Sag Wagon and Mechanical Support
Thanks to Western Spirit Cycling Adventures and Rim Mountain Bike Adventures for helping out with the Gran Fondo Moab. They are both out on course to make sure that you have a great ride.
For more information, read more below, or go to www.westernspirit.com and www.rimtours.com
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Oakley – A mad scientist named Jim Jannard began questioning the limits of industry standards. “No one believed my ideas,” said Jim. “No one would listen.” In 1975, he went into business for himself. Jim started Oakley with $300 and the simple idea of making products that work better and look better than anything else out there. Decades of innovation brought new product technologies, blends of science and art that have been awarded more than 600 patents worldwide. Today, Jannard’s brand has become the mark of excellence and the solution to challenges facing those who cannot compromise on performance. Read More at Oakley.com >>>
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Save Our Soles Socks- Our mission is to provide the best quality performance socks on the market. You’ll know we’ve succeeded when you try on one of our socks, admire the cool design and never give your feet a second thought. (If your feet do rebel because of our socks, let us know. We’ll be happy to buy the socks back! Save Our Soles Socks are the official sock of the Gran Fondo Moab. Read more at sossocks
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BH Bikes – Made In Spain! 2009 marks the 100th year of bicycle production for BH (Beistegui Hermanos or Beistegui Brothers). In 1909 the company began making bicycles using its metal forming know-how learned making guns in the small Basque town of Eibar in the mountains of Northern Spain. Cycling in Northern Spain was, and still is, a sport for hard men who can suffer the steep climbs of the Pyrenees and have the fortitude and skill to bomb down the same mountains with grace and skill. Read More Visit BH Bikes >>>
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Great Lakes Airlines-Great Connections to Great Destinations. Great Lakes Airlines is based in Cheyenne, Wyoming and has flights all over the west and mid-west. Great Lakes Airlines has two non-stop flights to Moab from Denver International Airport, daily. In one hour you could be in beautiful Moab from the Front Range of Colorado. Great Lakes has kindly donated 2 Round Trip tickets towards the 1st. annual Gran Fondo Moab.
For more information on Great Lakes Airlines and their destinations, Visit www.flygreatlakes.com
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Road ID- Road ID provides the premier line of identification tags for any runner, jogger or other athletes that do cycling, bicycling, running, walking and more. Visit Road ID >>>
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Giro – Giro, based in Scotts Valley, CA, is a worldwide leader in high-performance protective gear and accessories for action sports and active lifestyles. Our mission is to create products on the leading edge of inspired design that look, fit and feel like a part of you, and allow you to be your best. Visit Giro >>>
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Hammer Nutrition – Since 1987, my passion has been helping serious endurance athletes like you reach their highest levels of athletic performance and physical health safely, naturally, and legally, one completely satisfied client at a time. Twenty years later, this is still our top priority…Brian Frank, Proprietor. Read More, Visit Hammer Nutrition >>>
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Camelbak - Camelbak is the originator and world leader in hands-free hydration systems. But we didn’t stop there. We will forever reinvent the way people hydrate and perform- so you can do more than you ever thought possible. Read More, Visit Camelbak Hydration >>>
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Mavic Rims - Mavic, French manufacturer of complete wheel-sets, rims, components and cycle computers came into being in 1889. Today, with over one hundred years of experience, Mavic continues to stride forward into the future. Around 300 staff at the four principal European sites help the famous yellow brand to progress – with a real passion for the sport of cycling. Learn About Mavic’s Road Line >>>
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Continental Tires – Continental was founded in Hanover in 1871 and is currently one of the five largest automotive suppliers in the world and is the second largest in Europe. As a supplier of tires, brake control systems, driving dynamics control, driver assistance systems, sensors, systems and components for the powertrain and chassis, instrumentation, infotainment solutions, vehicle electronics and technical elastomers, we contribute towards enhanced driving safety and protection of the global climate. Read More, Visit Continental Tires >>>
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Bontrager – Our existence is intimately linked to the exploration and enjoyment of playground earth while riding on two wheels. We make bicycle components, accessories and apparel, all firmly grounded in no-nonsense design philosophy, valuing performance and usability, not fads and gimmicks. Read More, Visit Bontrager >>>
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Rim Tours – Rim Tours Mountain Bike Adventures of Moab offers the very best mountain bike tours in pristine and beautiful backcountry locations in the western United States. Rim Tours’ experienced staff will ensure your mountain biking vacation is one to remember with stunning campsites as well as incredible rides. Visit Rim Tours >>>
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Western Spirit Cycling – Western Spirit Cycling offers road and mountain bike tours for any level bike rider. The routes are incredible, the guides are fun and the food is fresh and plentiful. Give us a call! Our guides will help you choose the perfect trip.
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Gran Fondo Moab Media Zone: GFM In The News
- GFM article on Bicycle Radio – READ >>>
- GFM article on Bicycle Radar – READ >>>
- “The Future Of Gran Fondos In America” – Bicycle Radar Article – READ >>>
BECOME A SPONSOR OF THE GRAN FONDO MOAB! CONTACT US BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE TO GET IN ON THE 2010 EVENT. CONTACT GFM >>>
