We're looking forward to seeing you at the second annual Barnduster Gran Fundo on Saturday, June 7th!
Join the Fundo and have tons of it! The Barnduster is an untimed, mostly self-supported ride, designed to bring gravel cyclists of all levels together for a day of riding and revelry. This is not a race - enjoy the amazing views, pristine forest roads and buttery singletrack this course provides!
See belowfor everything you need to know in order to have a GREAT day in Sisters Country!
SCHEDULE
8:00-9:00 A.M. Rider Check-In at Fir Street Park in Sisters, OR
- Registration bag pick-up
- Coffee & baked goods courtesy of Sisters Bakery and Sisters Coffee Co.
- Luckey’s Woodsman breakfast burrito for anyone who pre-ordered one
8:30-8:50 A.M. Group Warm-Up & Stretching courtesy of Sweat PNW
9:00-9:30 A.M. Staggered Start from Fir Street Park
- With this not being a timed race, there’s no mass start and Hwy 20 will not be closed, so we’re starting participants in small groups and waves beginning at 9:00am. Please be careful crossing this busy street!
10:30-2:00 P.M. Suttle Lake Lodge Rider Check-In/Check-Out & Boxed Lunch Pickup
- Riders must check in/out in order for event staff to know all participants have safely made their way back to Sisters!
1:00 P.M.- 7:00 P.M. Rider Check-Out at Fir St Park Finish
- Riders must check out at finish to receive free drink token for beverages at The Barn courtesy of Deschutes Brewery and Best Day Brewing
3:30 P.M. Live Music at The Barn! Hang out and enjoy tunes courtesy of Mason James Live, followed by Sweet Motor from 6-8pm
PARKING
FREE Street parking is available throughout the town of Sisters. Approximately 150 riders will be in attendance - please plan accordingly to be sure you have plenty of time for 'Check-In' and to return to your vehicle if necessary. If local, we encourage you to ride from home!
RESTROOMS
Start/Finish:
- On location at Fir Street Park
- Barclay Park
- Village Green Park.
On Course:
- Suttle Lodge ~ mile 23
- Indian Ford Campground ~ mile 33
AID STATIONS
Barnduster Gran Fundo is a self-supported ride, with participants expected to carry enough food and fuel to satisfy their needs along with tools necessary to repair mechanical issues along the way.
Here’s a link to the local forecast, temperatures look to be the warmest of the year so please prepare for a hot Barnduster this year. Especially by bringing extra fluids and electrolytes!
Thanks to volunteers from Sisters Trail Alliance and the team at Suttle Lodge, there are 3 places to stop for aid along the course.
Aid Station 1: At Intersection of Suicide Gulch Rd & Forest Road 2061 (Mile 13.5)
- Water & Snacks
- Limited Bike Repair Tools
Suttle Lake Lodge: Highway 20 & Suttle Lake Loop (Mile 23)
- Water, Best Day Brewing N/A, Sandwich Lunch
- Bike Repair Station
- Additional snacks & drinks available for purchase at the boathouse.
- The Stagecoach shuttle van will be parked with limited capacity for anyone requesting a return ride to Sisters if unable to ride back from Suttle Lake.
Aid Station 2: Indian Ford Campground Walk-in Area (Mile 33)
- Water & Snacks
- Limited Bike Repair Tools
EMERGENCIES
- In case of emergency, call 9-1-1
- Secondary emergency contact medical care on-course, Adventure Medics on-site staff: Brandon - 714.425.6525
- If you decide to drop out at any point before checking in at the finish, call or text Event co-Director Andy @ 406.531.4933
COURSE MARKINGS
Riders are expected to follow the course on RIDE WITH GPS or to download the course file for use with their preferred navigation app.
Event organizers will mark key turns with on-course signage. Singletrack sections will be marked with limited amounts of green ribbon. When in doubt, follow the green ribbon!
