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REGISTER NOW FOR THE HIGHLANDS GRAN FONDO AND RECEIVE A FREE JERSEY

Event Jersey included if you register by May 8!

Now is the best time to register for Highlands Georgia Gran Fondo. Not only will you save money on registration, but you will also receive a SUAREZ event jersey and get your name on your bib number!

REGISTER NOW FOR THE HIGHLANDS GRAN FONDO AND RECEIVE A FREE JERSEY2026-gfns-highlands-jersey2

3 SCENIC AND CHALLENGING ROUTES, JUST 30 MINUTES FROM NYC!

Starting and finishing in Butler, NJ, all three routes feature steep and challenging climbs, quiet country roads, scenic views, and thrilling descents.

This ride from Butler, New Jersey is a great way to experience the landscape outside the New York City metro area. With remarkably quiet country roads, shady tree canopies, and a downtown start/finish/party at High Point Brewery, this beautiful and challenging ride is well worth the trip. The Gran Route crosses the Appalachian Trail eight times and showcases some spectacular. It’s hard to believe riding this good is located so close to the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area.

3 SCENIC AND CHALLENGING ROUTES, JUST 30 MINUTES FROM NYC!

The 36-mile Piccolo route contains 2,606 feet of climbing for younger, novice and beginner cyclists. The 63-mile Medio route contains 4,457 feet of climbing and is ideal for intermediate cyclists or those who are still building base endurance for the 2026 season. The 103-mile Gran route packs in 7,521 feet of climbing.

TIMED SEGMENT RACING

With timed-segment competitions, your overall time from start to finish does not matter. Only the timed segments count.  Your overall, and age group rankings are determined by your combined time for all timed segments on the route you choose.

Time Section #1; Counts for all riders https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46869349

Time Section #2; Counts for all riders https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32183838

Time Section #3; Counts for Gran riders only https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32183849

Time Section #4; Counts for Gran and Medio riders https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32183904

TIMED SEGMENT RACING

U23 AWARDS AND ENTRY INCENTIVES, SPONSORED BY SHIMANO

Thanks to our partnership with Shimano, any Junior or U23 cyclist can register for Gran Fondo Florida for 50% OFF! 

And the male and female winners of the Gran Route competition will each be awarded a complete Shimano Ultegra groupset! Spread the word and help us give young riders more opportunities to compete and learn.

2026 Gran Fondo Florida U23 winner Nathan Kadoch was presented with a full Shimano Di2 Ultegra Group Set

QUALIFY FOR #GFNATS

The 2026 USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championship event will be held at Gran Fondo Maryland. To compete in the National Championship category riders must qualify (see qualification criteria). Riders do not need to qualify to participate in Gran Fondo Maryland. All normal Maryland Gran Fondo routes (Gran, Medio, Piccolo) are open to all riders to register and do not require qualification.

EARN SERIES POINTS

Riders can earn Series Points through participation and results in Series owned and partner events. Your top 3 results count toward the season-long points competition. Series Champions are awarded at the final event of the season.

QUALIFY FOR #GFNATS

FRIENDLY COMPETITION WHILST ENJOYING A SOCIAL RIDE

The 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.

FRIENDLY COMPETITION WHILST ENJOYING A SOCIAL RIDE

SOLO, TEAM AND AGE CATEGORIES AWARDS

Timed segments are typically 4 for Gran route, 2 for the Medio route, and only section 1 for Piccolo riders.

- Awards presented three deep for each age group category for fastest section times
- Custom SUAREZ winners kits for all Gran Route age group category winners
- Awards and for top 3 riders in each age category for Gran, Medio and Piccolo winners
- Finisher Medals for Gran, Medio and Piccolo finishers
- 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.

SOLO, TEAM AND AGE CATEGORIES AWARDS

RESULTS, AWARDS AND PRIZES

4 Timed Sections in the Gran Route – Best Combined Time Wins
Custom “Race Winner” cycling kit from SUAREZ for all Gran Route age group winners
Podium ceremony and awards for Gran Route, top 3 by age group and sex
Podium ceremony for Medio and Piccolo Route, top 3 by age group and sex
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.

BONUS: Earn an extra raffle ticket by wearing any Gran Fondo National Series jersey during the event!

RESULTS, AWARDS AND PRIZES

EXPORT SUPPORT

As with all Gran Fondo National Series events, there are full stocked feed stations on all routes to keep you fed and hydrated, with individually-packaged food options.

There will be 3 aid stations along the Gran route, 3 on the Medio, and 1 on the Piccolo (about every 20-25 miles). Food and water will be provided in single-serving packages. We will provide Water, Heed sports drink, Soda, Hammer Gel, Hammer Bars, Bananas, Clementines, Cookies, Chips, Fig Bars, and other items.

Aid-Station will have bathrooms.

Ride with confidence on the marked and marshalled course, supported by law enforcement, safety motos, mechanic and sag vehicles, and staffed feed stations.

EXPORT SUPPORT

THE RAFFLE

In addition to the thrill of the ride, more than $5,000 in prizes will be awarded from Series sponsors, with all riders eligible to win. Not everyone can be fast, while we give great prizes to the winners, we also have great prizes in our raffle. The only rule: you MUST be present to win!

- Stay at Garda Bike Hotel in Italy
Wahoo ELEMNT ACE Computer
Wahoo KICKR KICKR ROLLR
Med Massager Products
Monari Federzoni premium balsamic vinegar
Ekoi sunglasses
Cane Creek components 
Swiftwick socks
Bike Flights travel voucher
Shimano products
CTS Trainright Membership
Jittery Joe’s Coffee
UNDRBUDR anti-chafe cream
Ride with GPS Premium Membership

THE RAFFLE

POST RIDE PARTY!

When you arrive back from your ride, we'll have a fresh, cold beer from Rammstein Brewing for you as well as a great meal! Raise a glass to your accomplishment and enjoy the perfect post-ride reward in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Cheers to a great ride and even better company!

It has a supportive, family feel, particularly when everyone gathers for great local food, cold beer, and fantastic raffle prizes after a challenging and competitive ride.

Gran Fondo National Championships riders who finish Top 5 in a competition category (male and female by age group) will be invited to the podium presentations. National Champions will be awarded 2026 USA Cycling National Champion jerseys.

Awards presented three deep for each category for fastest section times. Custom produced Gran Fondo Event Winners kits will be awarded to the fastest riders in each age category of the Gran Route 104-mile event.

Whether hanging out for your chance to step onto the podium, win an awesome raffle prize, or just enjoy some great beers with fellow riders, the post ride part is a fun time for all!

POST RIDE PARTY!

REGISTER NOW and SAVE!

Prices go up April 9th, register now for the best price and secure a FREE event jersey from SUAREZ!

For more information, please visit: https://www.granfondonationalseries.com/gran-fondo-highlands or click the link below to register now.