2026 Oregon Gravel Epic

Gran Fondo Baie Sainte-Marie

Gran Fondo Baie Sainte Marie

September 12 - September 13 2026
Clare Nova Scotia
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Distances: 35, 67, 118 km
Difficulty: Difficult terrain with longer, steeper hills
Limited to: unlimited Participants

Registration will be opening soon for the  8th edition of Gran Fondo Baie Sainte-Marie, which will be held Sunday, September 13, 2026 at the newly-renovated Clare Veterans Centre in Saulnierville! 

Atlantic Canada's largest Gran Fondo appeals to recreational riders of all skill levels, as well as to the avid racer, offering three exhilarating rides on low-traffic roads. Experienced riders will be challenged by our classic 128 km Gran route which includes the scenic Bas-de-la-Rivière coastal loop, while intermediate and novice cyclists may prefer the shorter 67 km Medio or 35 km Piccolo rides. Riders will navigate rolling inland roads along lakes and rivers, passing by towering churches along the panoramic coastal route that hugs beautiful Baie Sainte-Marie. E-bikes are also permitted to ride in the 67 km and 35 km rides.

The community spirit is off the charts: hundreds of local residents roll out the welcome mat and enthusiastically cheer cyclists on from the roadside, waving Acadian flags and banging pots and pans. Over 100 local volunteers will be recruited to ensure the smooth logistics of the event.

For more information: www.granfondobaiesaintemarie.ca/en

Gran Fondo Baie Sainte Marie

 
Start Located At: 9938 Highway 1, Saulnierville, NS B0W 2Z0
 
 
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Included

Swag Bag - lots of cool stuff!
Access to Saturday Social, featuring finger foods, Acadian music and more!
Nutrition Stops - well stocked rest stations including Acadian delicacies!
Corsino Event Jersey (full zip quick dry) or Tech T-shirt
Bike tag for transponder timing
Route map (hard copy & online GPX/FIT)
Electronic Start/Finish Timing
Exceptional organization & Community Spirit - hundreds of residents will cheer you on along the route!
Entertainment along the route - listen for the fiddler at Bangor Sawmill
Post-ride Lobster, BBQ pork or veggie option
Live Music
Prize Draws
Photos: Photos will be taken during the event by event photographers and organizers. Photos will be posted following the event on Facebook and on website. You will have access to images free of charge.

 
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Roving Mechanical Support
 
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Free Training Rides
 
Features
Course Timing
Results Within 24 Hours
Photos
Personalised Bib (Name and QR Code)
Downloadable GPS files
Post Ride Shower
 
Nutrition
Feed / Aid Stations
Post Event Meal(s) Provided As Part of Entry
 
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