On the trailhead in Inverness
Ride, Get Fit, Have Fun, Stay Warm…
Gran Fondo Winter Riding Camp 2010
Up to 250 Warm Weather Miles in Sunny Florida
Thursday, January 28th, 2010 to Sunday, January 31st, 2010
Please join us for the 8th annual sojourn to scenic, warm, and flat Inverness, Florida for an opportunity to jump start your 2010 training with a long weekend of endurance training. Gran Fondo Cycles has arranged a riding camp for riders of all abilities that will allow you to escape the cold and get your fix of warm weather riding.
Trip Package Pricing $750
The trip package price for a rider will include:
* 3 nights accommodation at the Central Motel* (www.centralmotel.com)
* Elegant post century 5 course dinner at Inverness’ finest Italian restaurant “A Taste of Italy” – No extra charge for live entertainment
* Roundtrip transportation and on-site management of your prized bicycle
* Guided rides with an opportunity for 200 to 250 warm weather miles (Mileage guaranteed – Warm weather not guaranteed.)
* Low key training with Gran Fondo staff and team riders – Bring your sense of humor...
* Airport transfers for those persons arriving in Tampa before 11:30 pm (EST) Thursday and departing the hotel at 11:00 am (EST) Sunday.
** Rates are based on one person, assuming double occupancy. If you desire to have a room of your own, please add $150 to the cost of your trip. A nonriding person pays the same as a regular participant.
To Reserve your spot, contact Vida or Lynn at Gran Fondo and make your 50% deposit by December 23, 2009. Participants will be limited to 15 on a first come (deposit paid), first serve (our pleasure) basis.
Please get started on your air arrangements in the near future. Each participant will be responsible for their own roundtrip travel to Tampa. It is important that if you plan to use our provided van service transportation, you should be on these flights:
Nashville, TN to Tampa Bay, FL
Air Itinerary and Pricing - Both are direct, Cost is $231.20 at 12/11/09. Book today!
Depart Jan 28- Nashville, TN to Tampa, FL
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Travel Time 1 h 45 m (Nonstop)
#1484 Depart Nashville, TN (BNA)
8:30 AM
Arrive in Tampa Bay, FL (TPA) 11:15 AM
Return - Jan 31 - Tampa, FL to Nashville, TN
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Travel Time 1 h 55 m (Nonstop)
#1910 Depart Tampa Bay, FL (TPA)
1:35 PM
Arrive in Nashville, TN (BNA) 2:30 PM
Average temperatures for Inverness from Weather.com are as follows:
Months Jan/Feb
Avg. High 72°F
Avg. Low 44°F
Mean 57°F
Avg. Precip.3.55 in.
Record High 88°F (1957)
Record Low 15°F (1985)
