REGISTER NOW FOR 2026 GRAN FONDO FLORIDA AND GET A FREE EVENT JERSEY!
Gran Fondo Florida will take place on Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Dade City. The event offers three scenic road cycling routes and kick-starts the 2026 SENA Gran Fondo National Series. Lock in NOW to get a custom event jersey from SUAREZ and the BEST price!
WHAT TO EXPECT AT 2026 GRAN FONDO FLORIDA
3 Routes: Gran (98 miles), Medio (69 miles), Piccolo (35 miles).
Timed segment competitions
Bike EXPO at the start in downtown Dade City
Post-event party with beers from Dade City Brew House and food from Uncle Fatty’s Kitchen!
Opportunity to qualify for 2026 USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championships
Staffed aid stations with individually-packaged food options
Finish Line Party with hot post-event meal and cold drinks
Finisher medals for all courses and categories
Custom SUAREZ Winner's kits for Gran Route Age-Group Winners
"Mid Pack Attack" Prize from Wahoo
U23 Rider Offer by Shimano: To provide young riders with more opportunities to compete, U23 riders can register for any Series event for half price.
Prize Raffle, featuring up to $5000 in prizes from Series sponsors
Event Photos
THREE ROLLING & SCENIC COURSES
Escape the cold and start your season with the 2026 Gran Fondo Florida, Contained in Pasco County, FL, all three Gran Fondo Florida routes feature quiet country roads and rolling hills through picturesque horse farms.
Arguably the “easiest” event of the Gran Fondo National Series based on total elevation gain, but with nonstop rolling hills it’s the hardest gran fondo in Florida and rewards riders who can work well in groups.
Central Florida’s Pasco County is full of picturesque horse farms and orange groves. The quiet roads are great for cycling and it’s conveniently located one hour north of Tampa and 90 minutes west of Orlando. Come in early or extend your stay to visit the beaches in Tampa and St Petersburg, or the Walt Disney World theme park in Orlando.
The 35 mile Piccolo route contains 1,428 feet of climbing for younger, novice and beginner cyclists. The 69 mile Medio route contains 2,714 feet of climbing and is ideal for intermediate cyclists or those who are still building base endurance for the 2026 season. The 98 mile Gran route packs in 3,063 feet of climbing. Who said Florida is flat?
TIMED SEGMENT RACING
With timed-segment competitions, your overall time from start to finish does not matter. Only the timed segments count. Your overall, and age group rankings are determined by your combined time for all timed segments on the route you choose.
Time Section #1 (Counts for 98, 69 and 35 mile riders)
Time Section #2 (Counts for 98 and 69 mile riders)
Time Section #3 (Counts for 98 mile riders only)
Time Section #4 (Counts for 98 and 69 mile riders)
NEW TITLE SPONSOR: SENA
SENA is the title sponsor for the Gran Fondo National Series. Adapting their proven Bluetooth® Intercom and Mesh Intercom™ technology to all aspects of cycling, Sena has the right solution for any ride you and your friends take. With Bluetooth phone pairing and integrated audio systems, Sena cycling helmets let you #RideConnected!
In addition to a branding presence at all Gran Fondo National Series events, SENA will provide products for swag bags, podium prizes, raffle giveaways at SENA Gran Fondo National Series events, enhancing the experience for participants across the country.
Gran Fondo National Series continues to be a premier platform for cycling brands to connect with dedicated riders, and SENA’s partnership underscores the importance of in-person engagement in building brand loyalty and excitement.
QUALIFY FOR #GFNATS
The 2026 USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championship event will be held at Gran Fondo Maryland. To compete in the National Championship category riders must qualify (see qualification criteria). Riders do not need to qualify to participate in Gran Fondo Maryland. All normal Maryland Gran Fondo routes (Gran, Medio, Piccolo) are open to all riders to register and do not require qualification.
EARN SERIES POINTS
Riders can earn Series Points through participation and results in Series owned and partner events. Your top 3 results count toward the season-long points competition. Series Champions are awarded at the final event of the season.
FRIENDLY COMPETITION WHILST ENJOYING A SOCIAL RIDE
The timed segment format allows riders to be social and competitive within the same event.
During the timed segments, cyclists who choose to compete can "show their strength" and record fast times. When you’re outside those timed sections, everyone has the opportunity to regroup, ride together, enjoy the beautiful scenery, relax, and stop at aid stations.
No racing license is required, and support includes fully stocked aid stations and SAG support to keep you going.
SOLO, TEAM AND AGE CATEGORIES AWARDS
Timed segments are typically 4 for Gran route, 2 for the Medio route, and only section 1 for Piccolo riders.
- Awards presented three deep for each age group category for fastest section times
- Custom SUAREZ winners kits for all Gran Route age group category winners
- Awards and for top 3 riders in each age category for Gran, Medio and Piccolo winners
- Finisher Medals for Gran, Medio and Piccolo finishers
- For the Gran Fondo Route there is the team prize. Teams must have three or more riders to qualify. Team riders are still eligible for individual awards.
RESULTS, AWARDS AND PRIZES
4 Timed Sections in the Gran Route – Best Combined Time Wins
Custom “Race Winner” cycling kit from SUAREZ for all Gran Route age group winners
Podium ceremony and awards for Gran Route, top 3 by age group and sex
Podium ceremony for Medio and Piccolo Route, top 3 by age group and sex
For the Gran Fondo Route there is the team prize. Teams must have three or more riders to qualify. Team riders are still eligible for individual awards.
BONUS: Earn an extra raffle ticket by wearing any Gran Fondo National Series jersey during the event!
EXPORT SUPPORT
As with all Gran Fondo National Series events, there are full stocked feed stations on all routes to keep you fed and hydrated, with individually-packaged food options.
There will be 3 aid stations along the Gran route, 3 on the Medio, and 1 on the Piccolo (about every 20-25 miles). Food and water will be provided in single-serving packages. We will provide Water, Heed sports drink, Soda, Hammer Gel, Hammer Bars, Bananas, Clementines, Cookies, Chips, Fig Bars, and other items.
Aid-Station will have bathrooms.
Ride with confidence on the marked and marshalled course, supported by law enforcement, safety motos, mechanic and sag vehicles, and staffed feed stations.
THE RAFFLE
In addition to the thrill of the ride, more than $5,000 in prizes will be awarded from Series sponsors, with all riders eligible to win. Not everyone can be fast, while we give great prizes to the winners, we also have great prizes in our raffle. The only rule: you MUST be present to win!
- Stay at Garda Bike Hotel in Italy
- Wahoo ELEMNT ACE Computer
- Wahoo KICKR smart trainer
- Monari Federzoni premium balsamic vinegar
- Ekoi sunglasses
- Lazer helmet
- Industry Nine wheelset
- Cane Creek components
- Swiftwick socks
- Bike Flights travel voucher
- Shimano products
- CTS Trainright Membership
- Jittery Joe’s Coffee
- UNDRBUDR anti-chafe cream
- Ride with GPS Premium Membership
POST RIDE PARTY!
After exploring this incredible region, riders will return back for well-deserved festivities at the finish line, complete with great beer from Dade City Brew House and food from Uncle Fatty’s Kitchen and more fun.
Burger and fries combo. Rice bowl with a choice of pork or chicken, and, for vegetarians, Mexican corn salad. Pulled pork sandwich and slaw combo.
It has a supportive, family feel, particularly when everyone gathers for great local food, cold beer, and fantastic raffle prizes after a challenging and competitive ride.
Gran Fondo National Championships riders who finish Top 5 in a competition category (male and female by age group) will be invited to the podium presentations. National Champions will be awarded 2026 USA Cycling National Champion jerseys.
Awards presented three deep for each category for fastest section times. Custom produced Gran Fondo Event Winners kits will be awarded to the fastest riders in each age category of the Gran Route 100-mile event.
Whether hanging out for your chance to step onto the podium, win an awesome raffle prize, or just enjoy some great beers with fellow riders, the post ride part is a fun time for all!
Fat Rick’s Bicycle Emporium is right across the street from the Start/Finish of Gran Fondo Florida, for your pre- and post-event shop needs.
REGISTER NOW and SAVE!
Prices go up January 8th, register now for the best price and secure a FREE event jersey from SUAREZ!
For more information, please visit: https://www.granfondonationalseries.com/gran-fondo-florida or click the link below to register now.
2026 SENA GRAN FONDO NATIONAL SERIES CALENDAR
The events below are owned and produced by Gran Fondo National Series, so you can expect the rider experience to be consistently excellent.
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Registration Link |
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March 22 |
Pasco County, FL |
35, 60, 100 miles |
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April 19 |
Helen, GA |
25, 65, 90 miles |
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June 7 |
Butler, NJ |
35, 60, 100 miles |
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June 13 |
Payson, UT |
36, 62, 93 miles |
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July 19 |
Asheville, NC |
30, 60, 100 mile |
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August 2 |
Boone, NC |
25, 60, 95 miles |
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Sept 20 |
Frederick, MD |
30, 60, 70 miles |
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Sept 20 |
Frederick, MD |
87 miles |
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2026 SENA GRAN FONDO NATIONAL PARTNER EVENTS
Anticipated Partner Events for 2026 where you can pick up GFNS points and qualify for the 2026 Gran Fondo National Championships.
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May 2026 |
Jacksonville, AL |
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June 2026 |
Bristol, VT |
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July 2026 |
Logan, UT |
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July 2026 |
Colorado Springs, CO |
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July 2026 |
Boise, ID |
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August 2026 |
Fincastle, VA |
*Partner event. Registration dates may be different.