Gran Fondo USA

‘Gran Fondo’ means ‘Big Ride’ in Italian

Gran Fondos are long distance, mass-participation cycling events – not races – that are immensely popular in Italy.  Participation is open to recreational and competitive amateur cyclists, and tens of thousands of riders of all abilities participate.

Gran Fondos are often named after famous cyclists of the past, or after companies with a long heritage in cycling. Some of the most famous Gran Fondos include the Prosecco Classic, the Nove Colli and the Felice Gimondi. Learn More…

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2011 ushers in the 3rd annual Gran Fondo San Diego, America's first gran fondo and our Flagship event. This year promises to deliver another exciting ride, a fantastic expo and many more fun experiences!

Date
10 April 2011
Course
105 mile and 60 mile distances through Downtown, Coastal & Countryside of San Diego
Features
  • 105 & 60 mile routes
  • Free custom jersey
  • Custom finishers medal
  • 2-day event expo
  • Italian-style lunch
  • KOM & QOM awards
  • Well-stocked aid stations
  • Mobile tech support

Join us at Gran Fondo Colnago Los Angeles, with an unique spectacular start on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills!

Date
26 June 2011
Course
long distance with 7.100 ft alt (72 miles) and short distance with 2.100 ft alt.(39 miles)
Features
  • FREE custom cycling jersey
  • Custom finisher's medal
  • 2-day event expo
  • Post ride FREE Italian-style lunch
  • KOM & QOM awards
  • Well-stocked aid stations
  • Mobile tech-support by FSA

Our second annual Gran Fondo Colnago Philadelphia starts in front of the Philadelphia Art Museum and loops down historic Ben Franklin Parkway, before heading into the rolling countryside to Valley Forge National Park... No wonder cyclists refer to it as "America's Gran Fondo"!

Date
14 Aug 2011
Course
Routes of 108 miles, 73 miles and 33 miles offer choices for cyclists of all abilities.
Features
  • Complimentary limited edition cycling jersey
  • Goody bag
  • Official finisher's medal
  • Event Expo
  • Post-event Italian style lunch
  • KOM and QOM awards
  • Aid stations
  • Bike Parking service during post-event service
  • Mobile tech support provided by FSA
  • Custom bike number with participant's name

Welcome to the 2011 Gran Fondo Colnago Miami! Benvenuti to the first Gran Fondo Colnago Miami!

Date
20 NOV 2011
Course
Routes of 100 miles, 55 miles or 25 miles offer choices for cyclists of all abilities.
Features
  • Complimentary limited edition cycling jersey
  • Goody bag
  • Official finisher's medal
  • Event Expo
  • Post-event Italian style lunch
  • Aid stations
  • Bike Parking service during post-event service
  • Mobile tech support provided by FSA
  • Custom bike number with participant's name