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Happy New Year from Gran Fondo Guide

Gran Fondo Guide has reached its 14th year of operation, the World's Leading Amateur Cycling Events Platform has reached a global audience of over 5.2 million unique users, over 150,000 visitors per month

Happy New Year from Gran Fondo Guide

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So far, over 1,700 event organizers have confirmed dates and registration details of cycling events in 2026.

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So far, over 1,700 event organizers have confirmed dates and registration details of cycling events in 2026.

2026 Gran Fondo Guide Awards

This year we award and recognize rides in North America where organizers, sponsors, volunteers and communities have come together to go beyond the call of duty to put on incredible events, break new ground and raise vital funds for worthy causes.

This year, especially in North American Gravel, we have done extensive research in our quest to highlight and recognize some really underated events.

As a symbol of freedom and a heathly and sustainable lifestyle, there is no better icon than the bicycle, arguably one of the most efficient means of transportation ever invented. It's Eco credentials are a shining example in a world that is coming to terms with climate change, net zero-carbon, protecting the environment, sustainability and our health and wellbeing.

Cycling is still seeing a surge in the number of riders taking up the sport from Millennials, Gen Z's and older Gen X's realising what they've been missing!

Top 10 North American Gran Fondos 2026

Top 10 North American Gravel Fondos 2026

Top 10 European Gran Fondos 2026

Top 11 European Gran Fondos 2026

Top 10 Biggest Stories in Cycling 2025
 

**NEW Hall of Fame**

After 6 of running the yearly awards, its about time for a Hall of Fame for events that will have become overnight classics over the 15 to 20 years.

These events have established themselves as Premier Gravel rides and races in North America, recognized around the world.

North American Gran Fondo Hall of Fame

North American Gravel Fondo Hall of Fame

2026 Gran Fondo Calendars

To support your personal journey through cycling and your experience of Gran Fondo Guide better, please find below links to all our main 2026 cycling calendars.

Gran Fondo is an Italian term which loosely translates to “Big Ride”. Gran Fondo's are mass participation cycling events that have enjoyed incredible popularity in Europe for decades and have become popular in North America, Asia, Australia and increasingly, worldwide.

2026 North American Gran Fondo Calendar
2026 USA Gran Fondo Calendar
2026 Canada Gran Fondo Calendar
2026 European Gran Fondo Calendar
2026 UK Gran Fondo and Sportive Calendar
2026 Oceania Gran Fondo Calendar
2026 Asia Gran Fondo Calendar
2026 South America Gran Fondo Calendar
2026 Africa Gran Fondo Calendar
2026 Middle East Gran Fondo Calendar

2026 Gran Fondo Calendar

2026 Sportive Calendars

2026 North American Gran Fondo Calendar
2026 USA Gran Fondo Calendar
2026 Canada Gran Fondo Calendar
2026 European Gran Fondo Calendar
2026 UK Gran Fondo and Sportive Calendar
2026 Oceania Gran Fondo Calendar
2026 Asia Gran Fondo Calendar
2026 South America Gran Fondo Calendar
2026 Africa Gran Fondo Calendar
2026 Middle East Gran Fondo Calendar

2026 Cyclo Sportive Calendars

2026 Gravel Fondo Calendars

Gravel rides are one of the fastest growing genre's of cycling with events rapidly spreading globally.

2026 North American Gravel Fondo Calendar
2026 European Gravel Fondo Calendar
2026 United Kingdom Gravel Fondo Calendar
2026 Oceania Gravel Fondo Calendar
2026 Asia Gravel Fondo Calendar
2026 Africa Gravel Fondo Calendar
2026 South America Gravel Fondo Calendar
2026 Middle East Gravel Fondo Calendar

2026 Gravel Fondo Calendars

2026 Worldwide Bikepacking Calendar

Bikepacking is one of the fastest growing trends in cycling after the huge explosion of gravel rides post-pandemic. It's all about travel, exploration, self-support, adventure and getting back into nature on roads less travelled. Envoking the freedom of backcountry cycling off the beaten path, bikepacking involves carrying the essential gear on an off-road bike for multi-day adventures.

If you ask us, nothing else compares to a long adventure off road by bike. It's a different pace of life, a whole new travel lifestyle for adventure cyclists. Above all, bikepacking is supposed to be fun! So, take your time, savour the experience and company of other cyclists!

We're put together the most comprehensive worldwide 2026 Bikepacking Calendar on the net.

2026 Worldwide Bikepacking Calendar

2026 Worldwide Bikepacking Calendar

2026 USA Century Rides Calendar

A century ride is a badge of honor among cyclists. Get ready to suffer amidst scenic views over the course of 100 miles and then celebrate your achievement. 

Century Rides have traditionally been the backbone of road cycling, supported and sponsored by local cycling clubs across the country.A century ride is of course 100 miles in distance, but most events support different distances, for all abilities, typically:

  25 miles - quarter century
  50 miles - half century
  62 miles - metric century (100km)
  100 miles - imperial century
  120 miles - double metric century (200km)
  200 miles - double century, also known as a "double"

Double century rides are usually scheduled nearer the middle of summer to take advantage of the longer daylight hours, and begin at or before dawn. Nowadays many events provide short family orientated events to encourage families and children to participate in cycling. Many cycling clubs sponsor an annual century ride as both a social event for cyclists and as a fund-raiser too. A sanctioned century ride is organized and conducted under the rules and liability protection of a sanctioning organization. Sanctioned rides typically have rest stops every 25 miles or so, where water, food and toilets are available for cyclists.

On a supported century ride, the route is patrolled by a SAG wagon to assist riders with bicycle maintenance, or provide transportation back to the starting line for those unable to ride the entire course. Sanctioned rides are almost always supported. Century rides are are usually one day events but are also incorporated in multi-day events known as "Cycle Tours". Standards can vary, but most cyclists agree that you are required to be somewhat self supporting, which requires you to carry spares like inner tubes, puncture repair kit and tyre levers.

2026 U.S. Century Rides Calendar

2026 USA Century Ride Calendar

 
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