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Gran Fondo Hincapie-Merced

March 16, 2024

Gran Fondo Hincapie-Merced

Merced, CA, USA · Hincapie Sportswear

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15 mi61 mi84 mi

About this event

Join George Hincapie for a true gravel cycling experience through the rolling hills and open grasslands of California’s Central valley. Our first West Coast Gran Fondo Hincapie starts in the heart of Merced, CA and takes you on an epic adventure into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Celebrate your adventure afterwards at our family festival, with free food and beverage.

Routes

Piccolo

15 mi · ↗ 0 ft · $145 entry

The Piccolo Family Run Ride will be a 2 hour closed course circling the capital. Kid friendly or perfect for your first group or ride experience.

There are no awards given out for top finishers on this course, but we will raffle off a few prizes for all Piccolo finishers (must be present at the Awards Ceremony to win).
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Medio

61 mi · ↗ 2,305 ft · 50% gravel · $265 entry

Half the climbs, half the elevation, all the fun the Gran has to offer. Dip your toe into gravel riding with this inaugural event. 61 miles with 50% of it on gravel.
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Gran

84 mi · ↗ 4,861 ft · 55% gravel · $275 entry

All the dirt and all the drama a good gravel ride should have. You will tackle 5 climbs but its gonna feel like 10. We know you are coming back because misery loves company. 84 miles with 45 miles of gravel.
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Registration

Opens
October 17, 2022
Deadline
February 11, 2024
On-site registration
Yes

Volunteer info

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Lodging

Check out our website to plan your trip and book your hotel at El Capitan, our partner and host hotel.

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Event details are provided by the organizer. Gravel Calendar LLC is not responsible for their accuracy. Please participate at your own risk.

Event organizer

Hincapie Sportswear

The Gran Fondo Hincapie is not just a “big ride”—it’s a multi-day cycling celebration with a scenic ride, live music, and family festival with free fun, food, and drinks. Join thousands of cycling pros, celebrities, weekend warriors, and first-time riders in the excitement of the Gran Fondo Hincapie hosted by George and the family. Choose between a 15, 50, and 80-mile ride on one of the scenic routes mapped and tested by George Hincapie. The event is a chance to connect with other cycling enthusiasts and prove your cycling passion, no matter your skill level. Find a Hincapie 2023 Gran Fondo near you in Merced, California; Chattanooga, Tennessee; Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania; Bangor, Maine; or Greenville, South Carolina.

https://hincapie.com/granfondo/
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