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 Wilier
is the official bike of the Echelon Gran Fondo series and our lead sponsor. Wilier Triestina is an Italian bicycle manufacturer, first established in 1906. Today they are the proud sponsors of Pro Tour team Lampre, the squad of 2010 Tour de France green jersey winner Alessandro Petacchi and Giro d'Italia winner and Classics star Damiano Cunego. Other champions to have ridden Wilier include Giordano Cottur, Fiorenzo Magni (Giro winner), Marco Pantani (Alpe d'Huez record), Davide Rebellin (Amstel-Fleche Wallone-Liege Bastogne Liege), and Alessandro Ballan (World Champion).
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 Hammer Nutrition
is the official sports nutrition supplier and sponsor for
the Echelon Gran Fondo series and the Echelon Masters racing
team. Hammer provides low or non-sugar based products,
helping serious endurance athletes reach their highest
levels of athletic performance. Hammer is providing every
participant a sample pack to try as well as award packs for
top Echelon fundraisers.
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 Garmin
is the global leader in satellite navigation. Garmin is
donating value GPS devices for our top fundraiser awards
including the Garmin Edge 705 and the recently announced Garmin Edge 500. Our Yellow and Polka Dot jersey fundraisers
will all be rewarded devices.
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 Vredestein
is our official tire partner for the Echelon Gran Fondo
series. Known for one of the best road tires out there, the
Fortezza TriComp, Vredestein is providing all of our blue
jersey level fundraisers a complementary tube as well as
some great prizes for our Echelon Contest/Sweepstakes.
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 Echelon
and Detours have this in the bag!! Seattle based bike
bag company, Detours, is proud to join an already strong
team of partnerships. We are pumped that our backyard is the
setting for the newest Gran Fondo and cannot wait to ride
with you! For 2011, Detours will be giving away stem or seat
bags to every green jersey level fundraiser and above. Happy
riding!
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 LeMond Fitness was formed in 2002 by Greg LeMond. Under Greg's leadership, LeMond Fitness is continuing Greg's passion for developing exciting new products that help individuals achieve their fitness goals and train more effectively. As the first American to win the Tour de France, Greg transformed the world of cycling. LeMond Fitness bikes reflect Greg's other passion, to promote lifelong fitness and health.
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BikeRadar.com and Cyclingnews.com are the official online
media partners to the Echelon Gran Fondo series:
 Bicycling Magazine
is the world's leading cycling magazine and brings the sport
to life for 2 million+ readers.
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 Since
its inception in 1995, Cyclingnews has grown to
become the world leader on the internet for the sport of
cycling. The site is the passionate cycling fan's first port
of call for news, race results, tech, live race coverage,
race photography, interviews, features, diaries, video
content, fitness and forums. Launched in July 2007, BikeRadar has quickly grown
into the world's most comprehensive cycling website.
Whatever type of cycling you're interested in, we've got
loads of reviews, routes, fitness and technique tips, news
and a lively forum.
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 Polar Bottle® is the original insulated plastic sport bottle. It keeps liquids colder longer than other water bottles. Polar Bottle innovated the industry back in 1994 by creating a bottle that would actually keep water cool during any outdoor activity. The bottle has evolved in the years since with brightly colored foil liners and patterns and an innovative removable valve system. Made in America, Polar Bottle is popular throughout the world.
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 Whether it be in the hot pursuit of competition or a leisure ride, the Hutchinson name and bicycling are old friends. Since the beginning of the 20th century, Hutchinson Tires have accompanied the greatest cyclists down the road to championship and through different events such as the famous "Tour de France". New products and concepts are the fruit of lengthy research and technological development in partnership with professional test riders. Thanks to this collaboration, Hutchinson guarantees the high quality of its tires.
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 Echelon Vineyards (No relation to Echelon Gran Fondo but we love the name) donates hundreds bottles of fine wine for our celebration and yours. At Echelon Vineyards, they celebrate life's daily occasions - the mini-milestones such as finishing a 100 mile gran fondo to just ending a good day. In fact, they can't think of an achievement that doesn't warrant a celebratory sip. Solid day's work? Treat yourself to a glass of Echelon Chardonnay. Remembered to back up your hard drive? That calls for Echelon Pinot Noir. Made dinner reservations AND lined up a babysitter for Saturday night? Toast your success with Echelon Cabernet Sauvignon. Caught up on Facebook? Pour yourself a glass of Echelon Pinot Grigio.
No matter the feat, no matter how small – Echelon has a wine that "fits" the occasion perfectly and what better to serve it exclusively to you at the Echelon Gran Fondo. Click to
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 Sierra Nevada Brewing Company began in 1979, when Ken Grossman began building a small brewery in the town of Chico, California. His goal: to brew exceptional ales and lagers. Today, the Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is considered the premier craft brewery in the United States. And the beer? Critics proclaim it "Among the best brewed anywhere in the world."
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visit website  Shimano returns as our official components supplier to the Echelon Gran Fondo series. Riders on SHIMANO Di2 equipped bikes celebrated great successes at this year's Tour de France. Besides sweeping the Top 3 on the GC podium, they also took the Green/ Sprinter & Polka Dot/ Climber jerseys. This success continued at the Elite World Championships with Individual Time Trial Gold Medals for both Men & Women, capped by a Gold in the Elite Men's Road Race. Be sure to check out Shimano's Di2 electronic shifting technology on display at the Echelon Gran Fondo.
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