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Gran Fondo Baie Sainte-Marie

Gran Fondo Baie Sainte Marie

September 13 - September 14 2025
Clare Nova Scotia
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Distances: 35, 67, 118 km
Difficulty: Difficult terrain with longer, steeper hills
Limited to: unlimited Participants

Registration is open for the seventh edition of Gran Fondo Baie Sainte-Marie, which will be held Sunday, September 14, 2025. The event hosted 992 cyclists in 2019 and 681 cyclists in 2023, welcoming participants from as far away as Alaska and Australia.

The Gran Fondo appeals to recreational riders of all skill levels, as well as to the avid racer, offering three exhilarating rides on low-traffic roads. Experienced riders will be challenged by our classic 128 km Gran route which includes the scenic Bas-de-la-Rivière coastal loop, while intermediate and novice cyclists may prefer the shorter 67 km Medio or 35 km Piccolo rides. Riders will navigate rolling inland roads along lakes and rivers, passing by towering churches along the panoramic coastal route that hugs beautiful Baie Sainte-Marie. E-bikes are also permitted to ride in the 67 km and 35 km rides.

The community spirit is off the charts: hundreds of local residents roll out the welcome mat and enthusiastically cheer cyclists on from the roadside, waving Acadian flags and banging pots and pans. Over 100 local volunteers will be recruited to ensure the smooth logistics of the event.

Due to renovation work related to the revitalization of the Clare Veterans Centre, the 2025 event will be held again at Université Sainte-Anne (1695 Highway 1, Church Point). A meal is included, and cyclists can choose between a vegetarian option, BBQ pork or the perennial favourite, fresh lobster in the shell. On Saturday, riders are invited to a social event for a taste of Acadian culture.

Registration is CAN$149 (+ processing fee + HST) and includes an event jersey, post-ride meal, swag bag, chip timing, rest stops and animation along the route. Cyclists are encouraged to register early to participate in draws to win a free registration.

“We can’t wait to host another high-quality event to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Gran Fondo Baie Sainte- Marie since its inauguration in 2015. Our committee and community are thrilled to create another unforgettable experience that attracts cyclists from all over Nova Scotia and the world,” stated Pam Doucet, Chairperson, Gran Fondo Baie Sainte-Marie.

For more information: www.granfondobaiesaintemarie.ca/en

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Gran Fondo Baie Sainte Marie

 
Start Located At: Université Sainte-Anne, 1695 Route 1, Church Point, Nova Scotia
 
 
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Included

Swag Bag - lots of cool stuff!
Access to Saturday Social, featuring finger foods, La Baie en Joie dancers, Acadian music and more!
Nutrition Stops - well stocked rest stations including Acadian delicacies!
Corsino Event Jersey (full zip quick dry) or Tech T-shirt
Bike tag for transponder timing
Route map (hard copy & online GPX)
Electronic Start/Finish Timing
Exceptional organization & Community Spirit - hundreds of residents will cheer you on along the route!
Entertainment along the route - listen for the fiddler at Bangor Sawmill
Post-ride Lobster, BBQ pork or veggie option
Live Music
Free Massages
Prize Draws
Photos: Photos will be taken during the event by event photographers and organizers. Photos will be posted following the event on Facbook and on website. You will have access to images free of charge.

 
Facilities
Parking
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Toilets
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Pre-Packet Pickups
 
Support for Participants
Route Signposted
Route Card
First Aid
Emergency Contact No
SAG Wagon
Marshalls
Escort / Police Escort
Roving Mechanical Support
 
Community
Volunteers
Free Training Rides
 
Features
Course Timing
Finishing Medals
Results Within 24 Hours
Photos
Personalised Bib (Name and QR Code)
Downloadable GPS files
 
Nutrition
Feed / Aid Stations
Post Event Meal(s) Provided As Part of Entry