Kick-start your cycling season at Gran Fondo Florida presented by Capua Law
Escape the cold and start your season with a warm ride on quiet roads and rolling hills in central Florida
The 10th edition of the very popular Gran Fondo Florida is presented by Capua Law Firm and takes place on March 20, 2022 in sunny San Antonio, FL, where average temperatures are in the sublime 70’s this time of year.
The Gran Fondo Florida is a fun and challenging event for cyclists all of abilities. Whether you’re a novice or very experienced road rider, there’s a distance and format for you to enjoy. The unique timed section format provides both a competitive and all-inclusive social experience for all.
VIDEO: 2021 Gran Fondo Florida Highlights
Fun and Challenging Courses for Everyone!
While Gran Fondo Florida is arguably the “easiest” event of the Gran Fondo National Series based on total elevation gain, the nonstop rolling hills makes it the hardest gran fondo in Florida and rewards riders who can work well in groups.
Cyclists can choose from 3 distances: the 36-mile Piccolo Fondo (1,131 feet climbing), the 54-mile Medio Fondo (1,852 feet climbing) and the 95-mile Gran Fondo (2,706 feet climbing). There’s a distance to suit any ability level and early season form - or lack of it!
Time Section #1 (counts for 100 and 55 riders)
Time Section #2 (counts for 100 riders only)
Time Section #3 (counts for 100, 55, and 35 riders)
Time Section #4 (counts for 100 riders only)
Ride with your friends, Race with your friends!
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. Enjoy a great meal and beer at the finish line, plus chances to win valuable prizes!
Rueben Kline series director commented, “Any cyclist, of any ability, can challenge themselves while enjoy a safe and exciting bike ride, make new friends, grab some great swag, enjoy being looked after, and maybe even win a prize or two - either through raffle prizes or on our podium! Come and give it a try and I guarantee you won’t be disappointed. Stay fit and have fun! Miles mean Smiles! Our Florida event comes at great time in the season for riders to get in shape. There will be great food and cold beers waiting for you at the finish line party! Don’t miss the raffle, amazing prizes on offer from the series sponsors. It worth sticking around for!”
Solo, Team and Age Group Prizes
Professional chip timing keeps track of every rider on course and allows riders to compete for the best combined time through up to 4 timed sections on route. Riders can compete solo or as a team, while also regrouping and riding at a more relaxed pace with others between timed sections to and enjoy the views!
There are competitions for overall male and female victories, as well as age group competitions for males and females. The team competition is won with the combined time of a team’s fastest three riders. Bonus seconds are awarded for additional team members who finish, meaning there’s a benefit to bringing a larger team.#
Visit San Antonio, Florida and ride in Pasco County
San Antonio is small town in central Florida, surrounded by picturesque horse farms and orange groves. The quiet roads of Pasco & Hernando Counties are great for cycling and the event is 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 gran fondo travels along rural rolling hills, past horse farms and crystal clear springs, and briefly through Withlacoochee State Forest and the hills surrounding Brooksville, Florida. At the 89 mile mark you will enter a piece of US cycling history along Darby road, once home to the famous Darby Road Race ridden by likes of Tour de France winner Laurent Fignon. This area is and has been the winter training site of some of the top cyclists and triathletes in the world.
As with all Gran Fondo National Series events, riders benefit from fully stocked aid stations and SAG support to keep them going and a locally-prepared post-ride meal for a fun recovery. Ride with confidence on the marked and marshalled course, supported by law enforcement, safety moto’s, mechanic and sag vehicles, as well as feed stations staffed through local youth police program.
Whether you’re a novice or an elite road rider, there’s a distance, format and lots of FUN for you!
Results, Awards, and Prizes
All 4 segments count for Gran route. Sections 1, 3 & 4 count for Medio route, and only section 3 counts for Piccolo riders.
- Awards presented three deep for each age group category for fastest section times
- Custom “Race Winner” jerseys for all Gran Route age group category winners
- Awards and Prizes for Gran Route winners
- Awards and Prizes for Medio and Piccolo winners
- 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.
The Raffle
The Gran Fondo Florida raffle features more than $5,000 of prizes from Series sponsors, and ALL riders are eligible to win. Earn an extra raffle ticket by wearing any Gran Fondo National Series jersey during the event!
The raffle is held after the awards. Raffle winners must be present to win. Great prizes from our sponsors such as:
- 4-night Stay at Garda Bike Hotel in Italy
- Wahoo smart trainer
- Lazer Sphere Mips helmet
- Industry Nine hubset
- Cane Creek components
- Shimano products
- CTS coaching packages
- Swiftwick Socks
- Jittery Joe’s Coffee
- UNDRBUDR anti-chafe cream
(List subject to change)
Qualify for 2022 USA Cycling National Championships, presented by Applewood Manor
Riders can qualify for the 2022 USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championships, presented by Applewood Manor event, to be held during Gran Fondo Asheville in Asheville, NC on July 17, 2022.
A USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championship title, complete with a national championship jersey and medal, will be awarded to the winner in each age-group category at the National Championships.
Review complete qualification here: https://www.granfondonationalseries.com/gran-fondo-national-championship
Beneficiary
This event raises funds for Pasco County SRO Explorer Program. The School Resource Officer (SRO) Unit is composed of two squads that provide law enforcement services to schools countywide. The SRO Explorer Program provides services for those aged 14-21.
Register NOW and SAVE
Register now and save, prices go up on February 19th 2022.
It costs just $130 for the Gran, $110 for the Medio and $75 for the Piccolo.
For more information of the Gran Fondo Florida, please visit: https://www.granfondonationalseries.com/gran-fondo-florida
Or click the button below to register now.
