Gran Fondo Asheville

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Asheville, NC, USA
20 Jul, 2025 (Sun)

Cycling

30 mi, 60 mi, 100 mi

About the event

Gran Fondo Asheville

Presented By 

The Applewood Manor Foundation

Asheville, North Carolina 

DATE: Sunday July 20th, 2025

Event Start Finish:  Rabbit Rabbit - 75 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

3 Loops to Choose From: Maps

4 Timed Sections in the Gran – Best Combined Time Wins

Complete event details available at https://www.granfondonationalseries.com/gran-fondo-asheville

Includes Event Jersey if registering 26 or more days in advance ( design is subject to change for 2025)

 

GRAN FONDO ASHEVILLE
p/b 

The Applewood Manor Foundation

 

Event Open to All from Beginner to Elite

Discover alluring Asheville, from the unique perspective of your handlebars. Experience Asheville, North Carolina, Lonely Planet’s top U.S. travel destination for 2017. Your ride begins in the the heart of Asheville and quickly moves along well-marked winding roads out into pastoral countryside and up to mountain ridge vistas. At the end of the ride, as you descend from the Blue Ridge Parkway into the heart of town, you will be afforded a spectacular cityscape view and greeted by fellow riders and families back at to Asheville; where you can enjoy the music, vendors, massage therapists, and of course– food and beer!

Awards & Prizes for Medio and Piccolo age group winners

Ride with your friends, Race with your friends

Fully Stocked Aid Stations to keep you going

Come Challenge Yourself
 

Benefiting

Asheville on Bikes

Asheville on Bikes cultivates the culture of urban and commuter cycling through advocacy and celebration. We believe that cycling has direct benefit to the health of our community.

 

 

APPLEWOOD MANOR VIP RECEPTION & DINNER

PLEASE NOTE: The below is the 2024 schedule of VIP activates and is subject to changes for 2025

Friday - VIP DINNER AT APPLEWOOD MANOR

Kick off a great weekend in Asheville, North Carolina on Friday July 18th with a special VIP Dinner experience at Applewood Manor. Enjoy local farm-to-table ingredients prepared by expert chefs in our Michelin Star chef-tested kitchen. Swap stories about epic rides over a great meal and hand-picked selections from Applewood's extensive wine cellar. Join Applewood Manor founder Stephen Collins, Series Director Reuben Kline, and special guests.

This exclusive VIP Dinner begins at 6:30pm, is limited to 40 guests and costs $145/person. REGISTER HERE.


Saturday - COOKOUT RECEPTION & VIP PACKET PICKUP AT APPLEWOOD MANOR

(Watch for updated Information on these dates and locations the below is from 2024 but will likely be the same) 

On Saturday, July 19, join Applewood Manor founder Stephen Collins, Gran Fondo National Series founder Reuben Kline, and special guests for a VIP Reception at Applewood Manor. Avoid the crowds at the bike expo; we'll have your event packet for you at the Reception. Menu will be light and appropriate for the evening before a big ride. Optional beer and wine will be available. For riders who combine the Cookout with the Saturday Reconnaissance Ride, we'll have professional mechanics on site to provide assistance.

This exclusive VIP experience is limited to 60 guests and costs $75/person. Does not include Gran Fondo entry. Register Here

Event Details: 6pm - Arrival social drinks; 7pm - Food served; 9pm - Complete festivities and get some sleep

Includes VIP Packet Pick Up, Professional bike mechanic on site, Gift bag included

Event overview, Q&A and strategy from Series Director Reuben Kline

Location: Applewood Manor - 2 Cumberland Circle, Asheville, NC 28801 .

 

Lodging

While looking for a place to stay, check out https://www.exploreasheville.com/2022-gran-fondo-asheville/

Packet pick up:

(Watch for updated Information on these dates and locations the below is from 2024 but will likely be the same) 

Saturday: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Rabbit Rabbit - 75 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Sunday Pickup: 5:45 AM to 30 mins prior to your start time at Rabbit Rabbit - 75 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

 

U23 Made Possible By Shimano

Riders who will be 23 years of age or under as of December 31, 2024, are eligible to use the coupon code: U23byShimano at checkout for any of the company’s owned SUAREZ Gran Fondo National Series events including Gran Fondo Florida, Tour of Georgia Gran Fondo, Highlands Gran Fondo, Gran Fondo Asheville, Boone Gran Fondo, Gran Fondo Maryland, as well as the 2024 USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championships. The offer is limited to participants under the age of 23 and entrants are verified by their age. Juniors – cyclists under the age of 18 – are eligible to use the same coupon code.

 

What does the price of your entry include?

Traffic controlEvent-specific cycling jersey included for those registered 26 days or more in advance of event dateFully stocked aid stations with energy product and foodFour Chip Timed SectionsPost-race food, beverage, and entertainmentGoody-bag with various swag itemsFinisher Medals for all Finishers - Gran, Medio, PiccoloAwards for age-group placement Chance to win Prizes for placementChance to win raffle prizes at post event raffleThe enjoyment of riding an amazing cycling route

 

We hope your training goes well and look forward to seeing you soon!

 

Races offered by this event

You have 18 weeks to prepare

Medio Route 60 mile

20 Jul, 2025 (Sun)
Cycling

60 mi

Solo
On site
Road

Piccolo Route 30 mile

20 Jul, 2025 (Sun)
Cycling

30 mi

Solo
On site
Road

Gran Route 100 mile

20 Jul, 2025 (Sun)
Cycling

100 mi

Solo
On site
Road

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