At 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, as many as 2,000 bicyclists will depart from the Windsor Town Green at the start of Levi’s GranFondo bike ride, a premier cycling event for all types of cyclists, from those new to the sport to elite athletes. The bike ride will start and end in Windsor. With five routes to choose from, including the 32-mile “Piccolo” and the 138-mile “Growler,” cyclists will enjoy the breadth and natural beauty of Sonoma County.
Temporary Road Closures: Some roads in downtown Windsor will be impacted as the cyclists leave the Windsor Town Green However, the event organizers and the Town of Windsor have worked with public safety and traffic specialists to ensure the safety of the cyclists as well as the reduction of impacts to vehicle drivers and residents.
McClelland Drive between Duvander Lane and Windsor Road will be closed starting on Friday, April 22, at 4 p.m. until Saturday, April 23, at 9 a.m. In addition, portions of Market Street, Windsor Road, Windsor River Road, and Starr Road will be closed from one to three hours in the early morning of April 23. Note that vehicles leaving the neighborhoods along Windsor River Road and Starr Road may not be able to access the roads between 7:30-8:15 a.m. For more information on road closures, restricted access, and delays, visit www.levisgranfondo.com/roads.
Post-Ride Festival Open to Public: The community is invited to enjoy GranFondo’s free post-ride festival on the Windsor Town Green, 11 AM to 6 PM. The festival will feature sports-related vendors, live music, food, and beer for purchase by Windsor-based Barrel Brothers Brewing Company and Best Day Brewing. The first band, Whiskerman, will start at 2 PM followed by King Dream at 3:10 PM and Sebastian St. James and the Highway Poets at 4:20 PM.
For more information about the event, visit www.levisgranfondo.com. You may also contact me or Windsor Parks & Recreation Director Jon Davis, jdavis@townofwindsor.com.
