The Gran Fondo Asheville p/b Applewood Manor Foundation is one of the premier Asheville events of the summer! When you sign up before June 19, your registration includes an event-specific SUAREZ jersey! Then join the fun in Asheville, NC on Sunday, July 19, 2026!

Long-time partner, Applewood Manor Foundation, is hosting multiple VIP Experiences for Gran Fondo Asheville riders. Small, optional fundraising auction during Saturday cookout.
- Friday VIP Dinner
- Saturday VIP Cookout & Concierge Packet Pickup
- Anyone participating in either or both VIP Experiences receives Sunday VIP Start Line position.

- 3 Routes: Gran (100 miles), Medio (60 miles), Piccolo (30 miles)
- Timed segment competitions
- Post-event party during Asheville Bike Fest at Asheville Yards
- VIP Experiences with Applewood Manor Foundation
- Opportunity to qualify for USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championships
- Staffed aid stations with individually-packaged food options
- Finish Line Party with hot post-event meal and cold drinks at Asheville Yards
- Finisher medals for all courses and categories
- Custom SUAREZ Winner's kits for Gran Route Age-Group Winners
- "Mid Pack Attack" Prize from Wahoo
- U23 Rider Offer by Shimano: To provide young riders with more opportunities to compete, U23 riders can register for any Series event at 50% Off.
- Prize Raffle, featuring up to $5000 in prizes from Series sponsors
Starting and finishing at Asheville Yards in downtown Asheville, all three routes feature steep and challenging climbs, quiet country roads, scenic views, and thrilling descents.
- 100 Mile Gran Route
- 60 Mile Medio Route
- 30 Mile Piccolo Route

Time Section #1; counts for 30mi, 60mi & 100mi riders
Time Section #2; counts for 100mi riders only
Time Section #3; counts for 100mi riders only
Time Section #4; counts for 60 & 100mi riders
Thanks to our partnership with Shimano, any Junior or U23 cyclist can register for Gran Fondo Asheville 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.

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.
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.

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.

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.
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!

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.

Bike Expo at Asheville Yards
The Gran Fondo Asheville Expo has been a thriving component of the Gran Fondo Asheville weekend for the past three years. Downtown venue Asheville Yards will once again host the 2-day cycling festival that showcases local outdoor companies and national and international cycling brands, including Italy’s Garda Bike Hotel.

Any rider who completes any 2026 SENA Gran Fondo National Series event format on the scheduled weekend will be eligible for the raffle. Raffle winners must be present to win. Great prizes from our sponsors such as:
- Stay at Garda Bike Hotel in Italy
- Wahoo ELEMNT ACE Computer
- Wahoo KICKR smart trainer
- EKOÏ sunglasses
- Industry Nine hubset
- Monari Federzoni premium balsamic vinegar
- Mountain Flow chain lube
- 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
(List subject to change)

Prices go up May 21st, 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-asheville or click the link below to register now.
The events below are owned and produced by Gran Fondo National Series, so you can expect the rider experience to be consistently excellent.
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Location |
Distances |
Registration Link |
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March 22 |
Pasco County, FL |
35, 60, 100 miles |
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April 19 |
Helen, GA |
25, 65, 90 miles |
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June 7 |
Butler, NJ |
35, 60, 100 miles |
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June 13 |
Payson, UT |
36, 62, 93 miles |
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July 19 |
Asheville, NC |
30, 60, 100 mile |
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August 2 |
Boone, NC |
25, 60, 95 miles |
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Sept 20 |
Frederick, MD |
30, 60, 70 miles |
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Sept 20 |
Frederick, MD |
87 miles |
Anticipated Partner Events for 2026 where you can pick up GFNS points and qualify for the 2026 Gran Fondo National Championships.
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May 2026 |
Jacksonville, AL |
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July 2026 |
Logan, UT |
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July 2026 |
Colorado Springs, CO |
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August 2026 |
Fincastle, VA |
*Partner event. Registration dates may be different.