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Wilmington Grand Prix's Delaware Gran Fondo

May 18 2025
Wilmington DE
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Distances: 60, 100 km
Difficulty: Moderate terrain with rolling short steep hills or moderate, sustained climbs
Limited to: 500 Participants

The Brandywine Valley offers some of the best cycling terrain on the East Coast.

Experience one of the most scenic cycling routes in the U.S. as the Wilmington Grand Prix’s 12th Annual Delaware Gran Fondo offers cyclists the unique opportunity to traverse a challenging 100-kilometer (62 miles) course linked by 13 cultural attractions, including stunning rides through world-class institutions such as Hagley Museum & Gardens, Granogue and Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library. The Delaware Gran Fondo will allow cyclists the rare privilege of passing through these attractions on the same ride. The 2024 Fondo was a sell-out with riders from 18 states and five countries, including Australia, Canada and Great Britain as well as Florida, Arizona, Colorado, South Carolina, Texas and Connecticut, participating in Delaware's premier ride.

TWO LESS CHALLENGING OPTIONS:

* Media Fondo (60-kilometer/32-mile course). All routes enjoy police-escorted mass start from Rockford Park through Hagley Museum & Gardens & Winterthur Museum and Library. No timed climbs. Less challenging than Gran Fondo but some hilly terrain.

* Governor's Ride (15-mile course). Register at:  https://www.bikereg.com/governorsride

All Fondo participants will receive a police escort to start and police support at key intersections. Rider welcome packet including a commemorative Tshirt, Swag Bag, USA Cycling rider insurance, course marking, fully-stocked rest stops featuring signature Delaware goodies (including Woodside Creamery ice cream for Gran Fondo), post-ride reception with catered cuisine by award-winning chef Robbie Jester (winner of American cooking shows “Pressure Cooker” and “Beat Bobby Flay”)  and craft beer, raffle prizes, bike valet service at festivities and more. Medals to all riders who complete the Gran Fondo. Two timed climbs for age-group prizes in Gran Fondo only. King/Queen of the Climb Medals to top three finishers in each age group.

Riders must be 16 or older to participate. REGISTRATION LIMITED TO 1ST 500 RIDERS. 

Start time: 6:30am registration; Ride begins @ 8am sharp

 START/FINISH:  Ride begins and ends at Rockford Tower, Lookout Drive, Wilm., DE 19806

RIDER PACKET PICKUP:   Bibs and timing will be distributed at registration beginning 6:30am. Welcome packets will be distributed to riders at finish line after they have completed the course of their choice

Wilmington Grand Prix's Delaware Gran Fondo

 
Start Located At: Rockford Tower, Lookout Drive, Wilm., DE 19806
 
 
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All Fondo participants will receive a police escort to start and police support at key intersections. Rider welcome packet including a commemorative Tshirt, Swag Bag, USA Cycling rider insurance, course marking, fully-stocked rest stops featuring signature Delaware goodies (including Woodside Creamery ice cream for Gran Fondo), post-ride reception with catered cuisine by award-winning chef Robbie Jester (winner of American cooking shows “Pressure Cooker” and “Beat Bobby Flay”)  and craft beer.

Packet Pickups

Swag Bag, medals and souvenir shirts at end of your ride. 

Prize / Race Categories

Two timed climbs. Medals for top 3 finishers in all age groups. Medals to all Gran Fondo finishers. 

 
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SAG Wagon
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Category / Race Prizes
Finishing Medals
Results Within 24 Hours
Downloadable GPS files
 
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Post Event Meal(s) Provided As Part of Entry
 
Number of Timed Hill Climbs
2 Hill Climbs