David Cochran

Last week, Greg LeMond joined Echelon at the Palo Alto Gran Fondo. He was a
very special treat, read what the local paper had to say,
http://bit.ly/PAarticle. He was very gracious with his time and spoke to
everyone at length, signed autographs and was quite the entertainer. This
week, you have 3 opportunities to hang out with Greg,

1. Greg LeMond tentatively (please check our web site before coming down for
confirmation) 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

2. Greg LeMond casual dinner in Hood River Friday Night, September 23 (6:30
PM)

$75 bucks, register here, http://bit.ly/LeMondDinner

6:30 PM at Three Rivers

601 Oak Street

Hood River, OR 97031

3. Greg Lemond - Riding with you at the Echelon Gran Fondo this Saturday in
Hood River, September 24

There are a few spots left and we have extended our discount code through
Wednesday. Use the discount code lemond and receive $25 OFF your
registration. Register here,

http://www.echelongranfondo.org/hood_river/register.html

Sunday Schedule

8:15 AM opening ceremony

8:30 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 Fondo and CrossMountain split. We all meet
back in Hood River for a blow out party. Upon arrival to the festival, Greg
will be there to sign autographs or just talk your leg off!

Thank you

David

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.