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QUICK LINKS
100/60/35 miles
TImed Segments
Full Support
Finish Line Party
Awards & Raffles
REGISTRATION
PRICE PERIOD | GRAN & MEDIO | PICCOLO |
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Until January 8, 2023 | $125 | $70 |
Jan 9 - May 5, 2023 | $135 | $80 |
May 6 - May25, 2023 | $145 | $90 |
May 26 - May 31, 2023 | $165 | $110 |
Jun 1 - On-site | $180 | $125 |
RIDER ROADBOOK & Video pre-Race Briefing
The 2023 SUAREZ Highlands Gran Fondo Road Book is available as a PDF download or as a Ride with GPS Experience. You can also watch a video of Event Director Reuben Kline giving the pre-race briefing. In any of these you will find:
Packet Pickup times and locations
Parking information
Course details
Elevation profiles
Timed segment details
Turn-by-turn navigation (RWGPS Experience only)
EVENT FEATURES
3 Great Courses
Climb to the highest point in New Jersey and enjoy miles of quiet country roads, just 30 minutes from New York City!
Even though the course will be well marked, you can load the route to your smart phone or GPS device.
Use this RSVP Code to access premium RideWithGPS features and get turn by turn navigation for free: https://ridewithgps.com/auto_approve/Event/129008/bV4ZxXf4CiMC6eQV
TIMED SEGMENT RACING
With timed-segment competitions, your overall time from start to finish does not matter. Only the timed segments count. Your overall, and age group rankings are determined by your combined time for all timed segments on the route you choose. View Complete Rules and FAQ.
Time Section #1; Counts for all riders
Time Section #2; Counts for all riders
Time Section #3; Counts for Gran riders only
Time Section #4; Counts for Gran and Medio riders
Climb to New jersey’s highest point
The hilly Highlands region outside of Butler features great climbs and ascends to the highest point in New Jersey. A great event for all-around cyclists who can power up short climbs and still have the energy to push the pace in a group.
just 30 minutes from New York City
This ride from Butler, New Jersey is a great way to experience the landscape outside the New York City metro area. With remarkably quiet country roads, shady tree canopies, and a downtown start/finish/party at High Point Brewery, this beautiful and challenging ride is well worth the trip. The Gran Route crosses the Appalachian trail eight time and showcases some spectacular It’s hard to believe riding this good is located so close to the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area.
Fun & supportive atmosphere
With proximity to huge cycling communities in New York and New Jersey, the Highlands Gran Fondo attracts a large and diverse peloton of competitive, supportive, and fun-loving cyclists of all ability levels. A great opportunity to make a family visti to NYC and get in some great riding!
BIke rentals
Don’t want to bring your bike? Rent an option of Cannondale bikes with Unlimited Biking. Pickup and dropoff at starting location. For more info click here.
Safety and Support
Ride with confidence on the marked and marshaled course, supported by law enforcement, safety motos, mechanic and sag vehicles, and staffed feed stations. For the health and safety of all participants, social distancing protocols and enhanced cleaning procedures will be in place.
Prize Raffle
We have more than $5000 of prizes to give out from Series sponsors, and ALL riders are eligible to win.
BONUS: Earn an extra raffle ticket by wearing any Gran Fondo National Series jersey during the event!




































ABOUT THE COURSE
The Highlands Gran Fondo showcases some of the best riding around. It’s hard to believe riding this good is located in such close proximity to the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area. The Highlands area is a 1,343 square mile region of Northern New Jersey which is noted for its scenic landscape and environmental importance. Much like this ride, the area is composed of rolling farmland, hilly ridgelines, and winding roads that weave up and down the lush green mountains.
As you enjoy the diversity of the beautiful terrain and scenery, the route will take you through three counties and two states. As the loop progresses so will the elevation, the gran loop will gain 8,000 vertical feet. This event is sure to expose you to roads you never thought could be tucked away so close to one of the biggest metropolitan areas in the country.
EVENT DETAILS
HIGHLANDS GRAN FONDO APP, powered by Ride with GPS
BIKEFLIGHTS
BIKE RENTAL OPTION
PACKET PICKUP
TIMING CHIPS AND BIB NUMBERS
PREPARING TO RIDE
EVENT WEATHER by Epic Ride Weather
PARKING
START TIME AND LOCATION
AID STATIONS
BATHROOMS
CUTOFF TIMES
FINISH AREA
RESULTS AND AWARDS
PRIZE RAFFLE
RECOMMENDED LODGING AND ATTRACTIONS
Rules
You Must Obey Traffic Laws. This is not a closed course. That means stop at lights and stop signs. Think Safety First.
Do not cause an accident!!!
Be respectful of others on the road!
NEVER CROSS THE CENTER-LINE OF THE ROAD!!!
During all race sections you have the right of way. When you are outside of race sections you do not have the right of way. You will not be racing through any intersections; this means when you come to a sign or signal you should slow down, stop, and be safe.
There are timed sections along the route. As you approach the timed sections you must travel through the designated area (in your lane of traffic!) so that your chip can be properly read and recorded. The times for your timed sections will be compiled and determine placement. 100 mile has 4 timed sections; 55 mile has 2 timed sections; 35 mile has 1 timed section. You can view all the details for timed section with the above map links, click the map icons for details.
Timed sections are open for specific durations. In order to be timed and eligible for awards you must maintain a progression speed between 23mph and 10mph. NOTE: this is progression speed not average speed, progression speed includes all stopped time. Below is a list stating the times sections are open
LOCAL SUPPORTERS
The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation’s largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations, providing programs for young people that build character.
Highlands Gran Fondo will support the local Troop #49