Upcoming Gran Fondos in the USA

[SPINMAN]

Several Gran Fondo bike tours are scheduled across the USA for spring and early summer 2026, featuring events in Florida, Georgia, and beyond. Highlights include the Gran Fondo Florida (March 22) obviously it's completed, Tour of Georgia (April 19), Giro d'Italia Ride Like a Pro in Miami (Feb/Apr), and various Hincapie Gran Fondos which I personally want to participate in.
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Here are top upcoming 2026 Gran Fondo events:
March/April 2026

• March 22 - Gran Fondo Florida (Dade City, FL): Part of the Gran Fondo National Series.
• April 18 - Big Island Gran Fondo (Kawaihae, HI): Featuring multiple distances.
• April 19 - Tour of Georgia Gran Fondo (Helen, GA): A challenging mountainous route.
• April 19 - Gran Fondo San Antone (Floresville, TX): Near San Antonio.
• April 25 - Mulholland Challenge (Agoura Hills, CA): Known for challenging climbs. [1, 2, 5]

May/June 2026

• May 2 - Gran Fondo Hincapie Chattanooga (Chattanooga, TN): Popular event with a festive atmosphere.
• May 2 - Belgian Waffle Roadie-Oh (San Diego, CA): Offers various gravel/road distances.
• May 9 - Gravel Roll - Opelika Okey Dokey (Opelika, AL): Gravel-focused fondo.
• June 7 - Highlands Gran Fondo (Butler, NJ): Known for steep NJ climbs.
• June 13 - Gran Fondo Utah (Payson, UT): Scenic mountain riding. [1, 2, 3, 5]

Key Series

• Gran Fondo National Series: Multiple events including MD (Sept)
and NC (Aug)
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• Giro d'Italia Ride Like a Pro: Held in Miami, FL. [1, 4, 6]

Note: Dates are based on 2026 scheduling. Always verify details on the official BikeReg calendar before registering. [5]

AI can make mistakes, so double-check responses

[1] https://www.granfondonationalseries.com/all-events
[2] https://battistrada.com/en/cycling-calendar/united-states/gran-fondo/?category=2
[3] https://usacycling.org/national-series/gran-fondo-national-series
[4] https://www.facebook.com/MARCAinEnglish/videos/-the-giro-is-coming-to-miamithe-giro-ditalia-ride-like-a-pro-usa-gran-fondo-land/892331636960854/
[5] https://www.bikereg.com/events/Gran-Fondo
[6] https://giroridelikeapro-usa.com/

I think I'll be ready for at least two of them! 🙏🤘👍🚲👏🖖

[GirishH]

Hello @SPINMAN, wishing you the best with training and for these rides. What's the usual mileage you compete in?

[SPINMAN]

(03-30-2026, 10:22 AM)GirishH Wrote:  Hello @SPINMAN, wishing you the best with training and for these rides. What's the usual mileage you compete in?

Hi, usually the gran Fondos have several ride categories and distances. They could be anywhere from 30 miles flat road to 100 mile challenging hilly/mountain terrain. I usually go in the middle. Between 50-75 miles, that way I'm also back for the festivities and not too tired! 😂☕🍺🍷🌞🎂

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Here's an example from a recent gran fondo in Florida with three ride categories. They are fun and great social interactions.

[Sidewinder]

Redneck peckerwood that I am, I thought "Gran Fondo" meant "Your grandmother wears Army boots!"

There's a Gran Fondo in the 'Tour of the Gila'---it looks pretty gnarly, here's the page from the 'Spectator Guide!'

For some reason, it has a different title on this page, but it's still the Gran Fondo... I think, lol.

   

Longest stage is something like 103 miles! And grueling too, lol... here's another pic!

   

I can just see myself pedaling my SE Racing 'Rip Style' Beach Cruiser up that grade, lol... single gear, coaster brake!