Registration Now Open For 2024 Grand Rapids Gran Fondo Presented by KeyBank with Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation as New Charity Partner
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Registration is now open for the 2024 Grand Rapids Gran Fondo presented by KeyBank, West Michigan’s signature cycling event. The ride is set to take place on June 22, 2024.
Last year marked the return of Gran Fondo to the city of Grand Rapids after a short hiatus. Previously under a different name, Fondo was rebranded to Grand Rapids Gran Fondo under the leadership of Tris4Health, West Michigan’s premier events company. The event saw 1,400 riders from across the country take on the four cycling routes: 80-mile, 40-mile, 25-mile and 12-mile family ride.
This year’s event will once again feature all the iconic elements of this beloved cycling event: the well-known finish line festival on the streets of downtown Grand Rapids, professional timing, on course amenities and police support, celebrity riders and more.
The heart behind Fondo will also remain the same, as the ride started with the idea of bringing a West Michigan signature cycling event to the area that would showcase our beautiful state, welcome cycling enthusiasts of all experience levels and raise money for a great cause.
New for this year, Grand Rapids Gran Fondo is thrilled to support a new cause. 100% of the fundraising efforts will go to support Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation and their mission of restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.
“We are thrilled to partner with the Grand Rapids Gran Fondo. Not only is it an exciting ride and fun event, it raises awareness and funds to support our community,” said Tim Pietryga, vice president of advancement at Mary Free Bed Foundation. “Movement is such a key part of rehabilitation for patients at Mary Free Bed, and now all the cyclists in ‘the big ride’ will be helping support patients return to the things they love.”
When registering for the event, participants have the opportunity to fundraise leading up to their ride as well as earn different incentives based on the total money raised, which will go toward Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation.
“While Grand Rapids Gran Fondo is all about fun and enjoying a day of cycling in the beautiful West Michigan area, it is also about the community showing support for an amazing local cause. We are thrilled to support Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation as the official charity partner for this year’s ride. Their mission aligns with our goal of helping people right here in our community find joy through movement,” said Jon Conkling, GR Gran Fondo Race Director and Co-Owner of Tris4Health.
Registration is now open. For information on how to sign up as well as more information on the charity partnership with Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation, please visit: https://grgranfondo.com/.