The Gran Fondo
Sept. 27, 2008 at Walla Walla Community College
Taken from the Italian tradition of The Gran Fondo, "The Great Ride," this event has something for everyone: horseback riding, walking and cycling. All participants return to Walla Walla Community College to have lunch where there will be local artisans with their works for sale. Walla Walla Sweet Onion Sausage is served for lunch. The event also offers a wine tour in downtown Walla Walla. For more information about Walla Walla and places to stay, visit the Walla Walla Chamber of Commerce.
REGISTRATION: $40 for individuals, $60 for families. The registration fee includes one lunch and one beverage. Upon completion, participants will receive a free Gran Fondo wine glass.
100% of net proceeds benefit cancer care and support programs at the St. Mary Regional Cancer Center.
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Horseback Rider
Location: 
Bennington Lake
Directions: Location map, recreation map
Registration: 9 a.m. Ride starts at 10 a.m. Bring your own horse to Bennington Lake near Walla Walla Community College, and take a 1 1/2 hour ride around the lake.
Walk of Strength
Location: Walla Walla Community College
Directions: 500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla, WA
Registration: 10:30 a.m. Walk starts at 11 a.m. Choose a 2.5 or 4.1 mile walk along beautiful Mill Creek.
TriCycle
Location: Walla Walla Community College
Directions: 500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla, WA
The Crush: A 22-mile ride led by Dr. Michael Breland through wine country with optional stops at wineries. Registration: 8 a.m. Departs at 9 a.m.
Midi Crush Ride: A 30-mile ride looping through wine and wheat country. Registration: 7:30 a.m. Departs at 8:30 a.m.
Gran Fondo: A 60-mile ride through farmland, orchards and vineyards. Registration: 7 a.m. Departs at 8 a.m.
Happy Hours & Dessert Tour
A selection of downtown Walla Walla retailers and restaurants offer wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres and dessert from 4 to 6 p.m. You will receive a map to the sites on this self-guided tour. All are within easy walking distance of each other. Choose to visit as many or as few as you wish.
Participation is not included in the Gran Fondo entry fee. Prices will be charged at each establishment, with a percentage of the proceeds going to cancer patients.