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Gran Fondo Hincapie Merced

March 15 2025
Merced CA
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Distances: 15, 60, 84 miles
Difficulty: Moderate terrain with rolling short steep hills or moderate, sustained climbs
Limited to: 2,000 or less Participants

Ride with George Hincapie for a true gravel cycling experience through the rolling hills and open grasslands of California’s 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. 

IMPORTANT COURSE INFO:

Our course travels through beautiful California ranchlands but please keep in mind that while you are on public roads, the land on either side is private ranchland.

Please help us respect the ranchers that have been so helpful in making this event happen by staying on public roadways and off private ranch property. While on ranch roads, please keep moving unless you have an emergency.

It is also important to note that you may encounter ranch cattle while on course. Under no circumstances should cattle be touched, harassed, approached, or used as a selfie backdrop. Please enjoy viewing these beautiful creatures from your bike as you ride along.

TIRE RECOMENDATION:

We recommend 38c or larger tires with at least a semi-slick tread for our Gran Fondo Hincapie-Merced courses.

Gran Fondo Hincapie Merced

 
Start Located At: Merced CA
 
 
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Included in the registration fee is an event jersey, chip timing, on-course SAG support, fully stocked rest stops, free participant photography, free food and beverage at the Post Ride Family Festival (for you AND your family and friends!), and so much more! Please note: if you register for both days you will only receive one jersey.

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.

Prize / Race Categories

Celebrate our top cyclists after your ride under the big screen at the Family Festival.

Gran Award Details: Men’s 1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall Women’s 1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall KOM & QOM Men & Women’s 1st, 2nd, & 3rd in the following age groups: 10-18 19-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-60 70+ Medio Award Details: Men’s 1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall Women’s 1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall KOM & QOM Men & Women’s 1st, 2nd, & 3rd in the following age groups: 10-18 19-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+

*All awards are based on gun time and not chip time.

 
Facilities
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
 
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Apr 24 2024 - NEWS: Gran Fondo Hincapie launches new multi-day event in Bentonville
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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 28 2014 - RESULTS: Gran Fondo Hincapie
Oct 19 2024 - EVENT: Gran Fondo Hincapie Greenville
Mar 15 2025 - EVENT: Gran Fondo Hincapie Merced
May 03 2025 - EVENT: Gran Fondo Hincapie Chattanooga
May 31 2025 - EVENT: Gran Fondo Hincapie Lehigh Valley
 
hincapiesports
Oct 07 2024 - NEWS: Cavendish, Wiggins and Ullrich to ride Hincapie-Greenville to help raise $1 million
Oct 07 2024 - NEWS: Cavendish, Wiggins and Ullrich to ride Hincapie-Greenville to help raise $1 million
Sep 18 2024 - NEWS: Gran Fondo Hincapie celebrates road cycling in Bentonville with inaugural two-day event
Aug 13 2024 - NEWS: Chefs, celebs & cyclists convene for the inaugural Gran Fondo Hincapie Bentonville
May 23 2024 - NEWS: Gran Fondo Hincapie announces official courses for new Bentonville
Jul 28 2024 - NEWS: Enzo Hincapie wins Junior National Road & Time Trial Championships
Jun 27 2024 - NEWS: Riders celebrate Maine’s beauty from two wheels during the Gran Fondo Hincapie-Bangor this past weekend
Jun 07 2024 - NEWS: Gran Fondo Hincapie-Lehigh Valley welcomed more than 700 riders
Jun 07 2024 - NEWS: Why Gran Fondo Hincapie is much more than just a bike ride
May 07 2024 - NEWS: Tennessee welcomed 1,200 riders for the Gran Fondo Hincapie-Chattanooga
Apr 24 2024 - NEWS: Gran Fondo Hincapie launches new multi-day event in Bentonville
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 28 2014 - RESULTS: Gran Fondo Hincapie
Oct 19 2024 - EVENT: Gran Fondo Hincapie Greenville
Mar 15 2025 - EVENT: Gran Fondo Hincapie Merced
May 03 2025 - EVENT: Gran Fondo Hincapie Chattanooga
May 31 2025 - EVENT: Gran Fondo Hincapie Lehigh Valley