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REGISTER NOW FOR GRAN FONDO ASHEVILLE AND GET A FREE JERSEY

presented by Applewood Manor Foundation

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!

REGISTER NOW FOR GRAN FONDO ASHEVILLE AND GET A FREE JERSEY

VIP EVENTS HOSTED BY APPLEWOOD MANOR FOUNDATION!

(100% of donations benefit The White Line)

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.

VIP EVENTS HOSTED BY APPLEWOOD MANOR FOUNDATION!

WHAT TO EXPECT AT GRAN FONDO ASHEVILLE

- 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

3 SCENIC AND CHALLENGING ROUTES

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

3 SCENIC AND CHALLENGING ROUTES

TIME SECTION MAPS

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

U23 AWARDS AND ENTRY INCENTIVES, SPONSORED BY SHIMANO

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.

U23 AWARDS AND ENTRY INCENTIVES, SPONSORED BY SHIMANO

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 AWARDSRESULTS, AWARDS AND PRIZES

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

POST RIDE PARTY

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.

POST RIDE PARTY - Bike Expo at Asheville Yards

THE RAFFLE

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)

THE RAFFLE

REGISTER NOW and SAVE!

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.

2026 SENA GRAN FONDO NATIONAL SERIES CALENDAR

The events below are owned and produced by Gran Fondo National Series, so you can expect the rider experience to be consistently excellent.

Date

Title

Location

Distances

Registration Link

March 22

Gran Fondo Florida

Pasco County, FL

35, 60, 100 miles

April 19

Tour of Georgia Gran Fondo

Helen, GA

25, 65, 90 miles

June 7

Highlands Gran Fondo

Butler, NJ

35, 60, 100 miles

June 13

Gran Fondo Utah

Payson, UT

36, 62, 93 miles

July 19

Gran Fondo Asheville

Asheville, NC

30, 60, 100 mile

August 2

Boone Gran Fondo

Boone, NC

25, 60, 95 miles

Sept 20

Gran Fondo Maryland

Frederick, MD

30, 60, 70 miles

Sept 20

USA Cycling Championships

Frederick, MD

87 miles

2026 SENA GRAN FONDO NATIONAL PARTNER EVENTS

Anticipated Partner Events for 2026 where you can pick up GFNS points and qualify for the 2026 Gran Fondo National Championships.

May 2026

Cheaha Challenge

Jacksonville, AL

July 2026

Cache Gran Fondo

Logan, UT

July 2026

719 KOM Challenge

Colorado Springs, CO

August 2026

Virginia’s Blue Ride Gran Fondo

Fincastle, VA

*Partner event. Registration dates may be different.