USA Cycling
Gran Fondo National Series
This series of timed segment gran fondos offers participants the opportunity to qualify for and compete in the USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championships.
Gran Fondo National Series events feature three distances (~100, 60, and 30 miles) with timed-segment competitions instead of start-to-finish races. Riders from all categories and age groups can cooperate to achieve the best times in these segments.
March 23, 2025 | Dade City, FL
Stop 1 - Gran Fondo Florida
Start your season with a fun and challenging event in the rolling hills of Pasco County in Central Florida.
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April 19, 2025 | Helen, GA
Stop 2 - Tour of Georgia Gran Fondo
Start and finish in the Bavarian-themed town of Helen, GA. These routes criss-cross the Application trail through the North Georgia Mountains, and feature long challenging climbs, quiet country roads, scenic views, and thrilling descents.
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June 1, 2025 | Butler, NJ
Stop 3 - Highlands Gran Fondo
Just 30 minutes from New York City, Highlands Gran Fondo features remarkably quiet country roads, challenging climbs, shady tree canopies, and a start/finish/party at High Point Brewery in Butler, New Jersey.
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July 20, 2025 | Asheville, NC
Stop 4 - Gran Fondo Asheville
Departing Asheville’s vibrant downtown, the routes for Gran Fondo Asheville hit the best serpentine roads, climbs, and descents in the area. Come see why this region is a road cycling mecca in the United States.
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August 3, 2025 | Boone, NC
Stop 5 - Boone Gran Fondo
A welcome escape from the heat and humidity in the Southeast, the roller coaster mountain roads around Boone, otherwise known as the High Country, will both challenge and delight.
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September 14, 2025 | Frederick, MD
Stop 6 - Gran Fondo Maryland and USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championships
Join us for a great ride or to compete for a USA Cycling National Championship title and a UCI Gran Fondo World Championship spot! Gran Fondo Maryland is open to all riders, but riders must qualify to compete in the National Championship category.
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2025 Series Partner
Gran Fondo National Series
America’s original gran fondo series, established in 2012, features challenging courses, timed segments, and the USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championship. Choose from six events nationwide, plus seven partner events. Routes for all levels.
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USA CYCLING GRAN FONDO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
September 14, 2025 in Frederick, MD