Our team is extremely proud of our donation and Gran Fondo Brevard 2013 with the overwhelming response being positive and anticipation for 2014. This event would not happen without the help of the Gran Fondo Committee, especially Curt Guy, Mike McGirr, Jamie Stafford, Jason Horn, Alisa daSilva, Debbie Phelps, Steve Salvo, Eroica Fedder, designs by Nicole Juarez, and Earl Bradley.

We are very grateful of our sponsors, especially our title sponsor since our event's inception – Mercedes, Porsche, and Audi of Melbourne. This event is also made possible by our partners, especially Infinity Bike Shop and Brevard Plastic Surgery and Skin Treatment Center, Whitaker Cooper, Luke and Associates, Whitaker Cooper Financial Group, who have reviewed our financial data, and Balage RX. We are thankful for all our sponsors at all different levels and request that you visit our website's sponsor page to see everyone who played an integral role in our event.

Our event brought in riders from all parts of North America into Brevard County – places as far as Canada, to New York, to Texas, to California, and a variety of places in between! Florida was well represented with riders coming from all corners; Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando, and Miami. Our ridership was around 230 riders. Expect more riders next year and a special guest to help riders of ALL levels achieve their fitness goals.

Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you in 2014 as we raise more money for the KLD!

Sincerely,

Daniel Ciuro
President
I.R.O. Inc.

I'm excited to report that the Gran Fondo Brevard team has succeeded in securing a more suitable location for the event Expo and race start/finish.  The event will now be held at Rockledge Park - 960 Cogswell St, Rockledge, FL 32955

Join us for a panel discussion about fitness related topics, riding and racing techniques, and some fun "behind the scenes" stories from our decorated Pro / Elite Level Riders. -Audience particpation is HIGHLY encouraged - ask questions and enjoy! All part of your Gran Fondo Brevard entry. 

Location: Florida Air Academy - 1950 South Academy Drive, Melbourne, FL 32901
Arrival: Ready to Ride: 9:00 am
Panel Discussion - Q&A: 9:30am – 10:30am
Ride: 11:00 am - 12:45pm thru 1:15pm - Tempo, steady pace with two groups, an A or B level group if needed - SAG vehicle following
Lunch Start: ~12:45pm
After Lunch - Invite to Beachside Physical Therapy and Health Studios for stretching and Yoga.

• Friday Night World of Beer event at the World of Beer - Avenues Viera. 10% of ALL sale proceeds will be donated to the KLD!
  
• FREE Saturday warmup ride to the first 100 registered riders - meet with Pro riders, enjoy a fitness discussion, enjoy a supported warmup ride - and return to complementary lunch bar! All INCLUDED with your registration! 
• FREE pilates / stretching / yoga for cycling clinic at 3pm on Saturday at Beachside Physical Therapy and Health Studio in Indiatlantic, FL
  
• The only Gran Fondo in the region with a full police motorcade with chase helicopter for the lead pack (Gran Fondo Route Only)

• The only Gran Fondo in the region with a rolling wheel truck for the lead pack (wheels in wheels out rule in effect)
• Professional mechanical support offered throughout all routes
• Strategically placed patrol units throughout the course to help participants manage traffic
• Fully stocked rest stops throughout all routes with plenty of food and drink
• Pre-During-and Post ride food and festivities including some post ride Italian goodness!
  
• Food includes high end pizza from Pizza Gallery and Grill - and Viera Pizza - Salad and Bread from Carrabbas Italian Grill on North Wickham Road in Viera and finally BEER!
• Beer to be DONATED by Florida Beer Company all donations for beer will be donated DIRECTLY to the KLD!
  
• Well fitting Male and Female commemorative T-shirts so you can show off your new physique after burning a few thousand calories
• Finishing Medals for ALL participants
• Timing chips offered to ALL riders with professional timing brought to you by WAM Events inc.
  
• The only Gran Fondo in the region with a cash prize purse for the top 10 riders and top 5 female riders $4,000 total cash prizes makes this one of the richest events in the state! 
• A commitment to making this one of the best organized and fun cycling events you've ever experienced! And we take that promise serious - just ask anyone who attended last year. 
• All done to support local school aged students grades K-12 from the KLD - located in Merritt Island, Florida