The Vermont Gran Fondo traverses four gaps with 11,000+ feet’ of climbing back and forth across the spine of the Green Mountains. If the climbs don’t take your breath away, the views will. Rush downhill, rest up as you ride through verdant green valleys, pass working farms on your way to the next challenging ascent. Sound daunting? Try the Medio Fondo with 6,000+ feet of climbing over 64 miles.
The Lincoln Gap features the steepest (24%) paved mile in the U.S!
2020 routes to be announced after January 1st
Fab apres ride party at the start/finish in Bristol, VT.
Typical support with rest stops at 20-25 mile intervals.
Mechanical and sag support
6 - 7:45 am: Gran & Medio registration & number pickup
8 am: Gran & Medio rides start
2 - 7 pm: Apres party at Woodchuck Hard Cider
| CATEGORY | START TIME | DISTANCE | PRIZES | FIELD LIMIT | FEE | |
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| Gran Route | see event details | 130 miles | Lincoln Gap Challenge & Bragging Rights | $130 | ||
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| Medio Difficile (includes Lincoln Gap) | see event details | 85 miles | Bragging Rights | $110 | ||
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| Medio (NO Lincoln Gap) | see event details | 85 miles | Bragging Rights | $110 | ||
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| Piccolo | see event details | 40 miles | Bragging Rights | $85 | ||
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| CLOSED | Event Staff & Support | see event details | $0 | |||
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Two amazingly scenic, challenging and well-marked routes
Professional ride day photography—unlimited downloads post-event—no additional fees
Entry into apres-ride party (tickets available for family & friends)
Route signage marking every turn, cue sheets, route maps at each rest stop, and course marshals to guide you
Rest stops every 20-25 miles
SAG support and mechanical support along the course
Insurance coverage included in registration
Friday, June 28: 12 to 6 PM at Frog Hollow Bikes, downtown Middlebury
Saturday, June 29: 6 to 7:45 AM Bristol Rec. Field, Bristol, VT
This is a non-competitive event. There are awards for King/Queen of the Mountain for the Lincoln Gap only.
