Dear Echelon followers Northwest,
Three time TDF winner Greg LeMond was at our Palo Alto Gran Fondo this past weekend and a blast to be with. He is personable (practically met every participant), very funny, and admittedly out of race shape, so come hang with him this weekend in one of three ways:
1. Greg LeMond tentatively at West End bikes this Thursday, September 22. (5:30 PM-7 PM) At our packet pick up-see event guide here for times. West End Bikes in downtown Portland 1111 Southwest Stark Street, Portland, OR 97214
503-208-2933 2. Greg LeMond casual dinner in Hood River Friday Night, September 23 (6:30 PM) $75 bucks (may be as low as $50) RSVP HERE to hold a seat. 6:30 PM at Three Rivers 3. Greg Lemond - Riding with you at the Echelon Gran Fondo this Saturday in Hood River, September 24 7:45 AM opening ceremony 8:00 AM mass start and festival to follow Greg is riding the CrossMountain course but we all (road riders and cyclocross & mountain bikes) start together in a pack along the historic highway for 8 miles before the Gondo and CrossMountain split. We all meet back in Hood River for a blow out party. REGISTER TODAY (if not already done so) All discount codes expire tomorrow night --30, 80, and 100 mile road options --CrossMountain (35 miles road and dirt) 4. One more PS We are adding a cycling biathlon shooting range to the Echelon CrossMountain where participants can hit targets for fun prizes. Greg will be shooting as well. It is at the top of the CrossMountain Hill Climb. You get off your bike, hit targets then ride to the finish. | 
