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Gran Fondo Hincapie Merced

March 16 2024
Merced, CA
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Distances: 61, 84 miles
Difficulty: Moderate terrain with rolling short steep hills or moderate, sustained climbs
Limited to: 1000 Participants

JOIN GEORGE HINCAPIE FOR A TRUE GRAVEL EXPERIENCE THROUGH THE ROLLING HILLS AND OPEN GRASSLANDS OF CALIFORNIA’S CENTRAL VALLEY

Ride the untamed gravel, rolling hills, and wide-open ranches of the Central Valley. Our first West Coast Gran Fondo Hincapie starts in the heart of Merced, CA and takes you on an epic adventure into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Celebrate your adventure afterwards at our family festival, with free food and beverage.

Get in line early! Your registration includes an event jersey, free race photos, free food and beverage, and so much more.

Gran Fondo Hincapie Merced

 

 

 
Start Located At: Courthouse Square Park, Merced, CA 95340
 
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Friday, March 17

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Packet Pickup/On-site Registration

Saturday, March 18

6:00 AM - 7:30 PM Packet Pickup/On-site Registration 

8:00 AM Ride Start

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Family Festival & Expo

3:30 PM Awards Ceremony
 

Registration Fees

Gran $250 online/$275 on site

Medio $240 online/$265 on site

Piccolo $120 online/$145 on site

Included

INCLUDES: event jersey, timing chip, SAG support, fully-stocked rest stops, free food & beverage at the Expo

Live Tracking - You’ve been training for months. Now it’s time to show it off. Using the Gran Fondo Hincapie App, your fans can track your progress from the minute the ride starts to the moment you cross that finish line.

Celebrity Cyclists - George’s friends from all over the world join the ride. 

Rocking Rest Stops - Not only are our rest stops stocked with water, energy gels and a variety of fruit and food. They also include live music from some of the most talented local bands. So while you stretch and recharge, the music will keep your adrenaline pumping.

Free Family Festival - You just put in some miles. It’s time to celebrate. Which means activities and bouncy houses for the kids, and craft beer and a big pot of paella for you. All FREE. Yep, you deserve it.

Comprehensive Timing - Some gran fondos record your total ride time. Others time your climbs. We time both. Go ahead—brag away.

Packet Pickups

Friday, March 17 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday, March 18 6:00 AM - 7:30 AM

Prize / Race Categories

Gran

1st Place Male/1st Place Female

2nd Place Male/2nd Place Female

3rd Place Male/3rd Place Female

KOM Male/QOM Female

Medio

1st Place Male/1st Place Female

2nd Place Male/2nd Place Female

3rd Place Male/3rd Place Female

KOM Male/QOM Female

Piccolo

Family Festival Raffle Giveaways

 
Facilities
Adequate Car Parking
Free Parking
Toilets
Registration On the Day
Pre-Packet Pickups
 
Support for Participants
Route Signposted
First Aid
Emergency Contact No
SAG Wagon
Outriders
Marshalls
Escort / Police Escort
Roving Mechanical Support
Mechanical Support at Rest Stops
Closed Roads
 
Community
Volunteers
Bike Festival
Raffle
After Party
Kids Fondo
Free Training Rides
 
Features
Course Timing
KOM/QOM Competition
Category / Race Prizes
Finishing Medals
Results Within 24 Hours
Photos
Personalised Bib (Name and QR Code)
Downloadable GPS files
Finish Line Chute
 
Nutrition
Feed / Aid Stations
Post Event Meal(s) Provided As Part of Entry
Number of Aid Stations: 5
 
hincapiesports
Mar 07 2018 - NEWS: Gran Fondo Hincapie-Greenville Rated #1 Gran Fondo in U.S. 2018
Nov 30 2017 - NEWS: Holowesko|Citadel p/b Arapahoe Resources Welcomes BMC Switzerland as Bike Partner
Nov 20 2017 - NEWS: Growing number of cyclists join the Hincapie Cycling Society
Oct 31 2017 - NEWS: Holowesko|Citadel now also Supported by Arapahoe Resources
Oct 24 2017 - NEWS: Huge Fun at the Sixth Annual Gran Fondo Hincapie Greenville
Oct 19 2017 - NEWS: 2018 Gran Fondo Hincapie Greenville to be LIVE STREAMED
Sep 13 2017 - NEWS: 2017 Gran Fondo Hincapie-Greenville provides ultimate cycling experience
Oct 03 2017 - NEWS: George and Rich Hincapie Found Worldwide Cycling Club
Sep 07 2017 - NEWS: Hincapie Brothers Take Professional Racing Team to the Next Level
Aug 03 2017 - NEWS: Holowesko's John Murphy wins sprint in South Jordan
May 08 2017 - NEWS: George Hincapie and Jimmie Johnson to ride Assault on Mt. Mitchell
Oct 28 2014 - RESULTS: Gran Fondo Hincapie
Jun 03 2023 - EVENT: Gran Fondo Hincapie Lehigh Valley
Jun 24 2023 - EVENT: Gran Fondo Hincapie Bangor
Oct 21 2023 - EVENT: Gran Fondo Hincapie-Greenville
Mar 16 2024 - EVENT: Gran Fondo Hincapie Merced
May 04 2024 - EVENT: Gran Fondo Hincapie Chattanooga
 
hincapiesports
Mar 07 2018 - NEWS: Gran Fondo Hincapie-Greenville Rated #1 Gran Fondo in U.S. 2018
Nov 30 2017 - NEWS: Holowesko|Citadel p/b Arapahoe Resources Welcomes BMC Switzerland as Bike Partner
Nov 20 2017 - NEWS: Growing number of cyclists join the Hincapie Cycling Society
Oct 31 2017 - NEWS: Holowesko|Citadel now also Supported by Arapahoe Resources
Oct 24 2017 - NEWS: Huge Fun at the Sixth Annual Gran Fondo Hincapie Greenville
Oct 19 2017 - NEWS: 2018 Gran Fondo Hincapie Greenville to be LIVE STREAMED
Sep 13 2017 - NEWS: 2017 Gran Fondo Hincapie-Greenville provides ultimate cycling experience
Oct 03 2017 - NEWS: George and Rich Hincapie Found Worldwide Cycling Club
Sep 07 2017 - NEWS: Hincapie Brothers Take Professional Racing Team to the Next Level
Aug 03 2017 - NEWS: Holowesko's John Murphy wins sprint in South Jordan
May 08 2017 - NEWS: George Hincapie and Jimmie Johnson to ride Assault on Mt. Mitchell
Oct 28 2014 - RESULTS: Gran Fondo Hincapie
Jun 03 2023 - EVENT: Gran Fondo Hincapie Lehigh Valley
Jun 24 2023 - EVENT: Gran Fondo Hincapie Bangor
Oct 21 2023 - EVENT: Gran Fondo Hincapie-Greenville
Mar 16 2024 - EVENT: Gran Fondo Hincapie Merced
May 04 2024 - EVENT: Gran Fondo Hincapie Chattanooga