The Jensie Gran Fondo of Marin, an annual cycling event named after German cycling icon Jens Voigt, has partnered with the Marin County Bicycle Coalition (MCBC) in California to raise funds and awareness for the coalition’s primary Safety Campaign. MCBC is aiming to transform Marin County into a bike friendly, bike/pedestrian accessible and safe place for all road and trail users.
The Marin County Bicycle Coalition mission is to promote safe bicycling for everyday transportation and recreation.
- Safe Routes to School: The Safe Routes to School program improves the quality of life for entire school communities through education, encouragement and infrastructure improvements. Presented in partnership with the Transportation Authority of Marin, Safe Routes teaches cycling skills and promotes healthy lifestyles, while championing greener transportation.
- Road: The Road Advocacy Program builds the political support needed to identify, promote and fund bike and pedestrian improvements in Marin. MCBC works closely with public agency partners toward completing the North-South and East-West Greenways, Marin’s primary bicycle and pedestrian routes.
- Off-Road: The Off-Road Program expands mountain biking opportunities through education, environmental stewardship and trail development. MCBC is committed to bridge gaps in Marin’s trail network, while also maintaining and restoring existing trails. This effort is guided by the vision of one day riding from the Golden Gate Bridge to Point Reyes, all off-road.
Based in Marin County, California, The Jensie Gran Fondo of Marin offers cyclist the unique opportunity to ride Marin County’s iconic routes with cycling legend Jens Voigt. Recently named a Top 15 US Gran Fondo by Gran Fondo Guide, the event offers a 40, 70 or 100-mile ride through Marin county with gourmet food and rest stops along the way. The third annual Jensie Gran Fondo of Marin will start and finish at Stafford Lake Park in Novato, California, on Saturday 7 October 2017.
