GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Thousands of cyclists rode through West Michigan during the 7th annual Gran Fondo, to support MSU’s skin cancer awareness, prevention, and research programs.
The Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Gran Fondo, is a non-competitive cycling event held on Saturday, June 22. Gran Fondos are long distance, mass-participation cycling events.
The 2019 Gran Fondo started and finished at the B.O.B in downtown Grand Rapids. The MSU Gran Fondo then followed a scenic route throughout West Michigan. The shortest loop turns at Millennium Park, while the longest ride leads to Lake Michigan, turning at Grand Haven. Cyclists of all skill levels can ride in the event. This year, a 12-mile, 25, 40, or 80-mile route were given as options for cyclists.
There were a record number of cyclists who took part in the 7th annual MSU Gran Fondo, more than 2,000 took part in the event.
“It’s hard to keep an event fresh and growing but the committees done a great job, we have awesome sponsors and keep adding things to it,” GR Fondo Advantage Benefits Founder Robert Hughes. “To see the people’s enthusiasm to want to sign up and make it bigger puts a big smile on everyone’s face.”
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