Gran Fondo National Series is proud to announce that the 2027 USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championships event will be held in conjunction with Gran Fondo Asheville in Asheville, North Carolina, on July 18, 2027, with the Applewood Manor Foundation as the presenting sponsor.
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Read MoreGran Fondo National Series today announced that Shimano is expanding their long-running sponsorship of the Junior (U18) and Under 23 (U23) age group categories at Gran Fondo National Series events. To support and inspire young riders to participate in gran fondo events, Shimano provides the opportunity for Junior and U23 riders to register for Series events at 50% off. And new for 2026, the Male and Female U23 Gran Route winners at each Series event will win a Shimano Ultegra groupset!
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Read MoreGran Fondo National Series today announced that Shimano has extended their sponsorship that encourages riders under 23 years of age (U23) to register for Gran Fondo National Series events at 50% off. This sponsorship bolsters the long-term partnership between the Series and Shimano, the industry leader in cycling components. In addition to sponsoring Junior and U23 fields, Shimano will have a prominent presence at the Series owned 2025 SUAREZ Gran Fondo National Series events.
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Read MoreGran Fondo National Series and USA Cycling today announced that the 2023 and 2024 USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championships are official qualifier events for Masters (racing age 30+) aiming to compete in the 2024 and 2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships.
Read MoreBikeflights is pleased to announce that it has renewed its long-time support of the Gran Fondo National Series. The global bicycle shipping service is eager to assist riders in shipping their bikes to series events throughout 2024.
Read MoreGran Fondo National Series today announced that former professional cyclist Filippo “Pippo” Pozzato will ride the 2024 Gran Fondo Asheville and participate in VIP Experiences at Applewood Manor during the weekend of July 14-16, 2024. Winner of Milan-San Remo, stages of all three Grand Tours, and the Italian Pro National Championship, Pozzato currently organizes professional and amateur cycling events in the Veneto region of Italy.
Read MoreGran Fondo National Series today announced updated routes for the 13th Annual Gran Fondo Florida, scheduled for March 17, 2024, in Dade City, Florida. Organizers aim to enhance rider experience and safety by rerouting to quieter country roads throughout Pasco County.
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Read MoreThe SUAREZ Gran Fondo National Series is proud to announce Ourisman Automotive Group as the Presenting Sponsor for the 2023 Gran Fondo Maryland and the 2023 USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championships. The event will be held on September 17, 2023 in Frederick, Maryland.
Read MoreThe SUAREZ Gran Fondo National Series has strengthened its long-term partnership with Garda Bike Hotel and their Andiamo Cycling experiences, Italy’s premiere cycling hotel and guiding service located on the shores of Lake Garda.
Read MoreGran Fondo National Series is proud to announce that the 2023 USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championships will be held in conjunction with Gran Fondo Maryland. The date for the Championships in Frederick, Maryland, will be September 17, 2023.
Read MoreGran Fondo Asheville is a proven economic driver for Buncombe and Madison Counties, including the communities of Asheville and Marshall, North Carolina.
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