Sunday, July 20, 2025
The Gran Fondo Asheville Presented by Applewood Manor Foundation is happening!
We’re excited to announce that the 2025 Gran Fondo Asheville, presented by Applewood Manor Foundation, is confirmed for Sunday, July 20, 2025! The courses are ready, and we’re grateful for the support of local officials, agencies, and the community as Asheville continues to rebuild. Join us for a memorable ride and help bring vital economic stimulus to Western North Carolina.
- Ready to ride? Register for Gran Fondo Asheville here
- Official Gran Fondo National Series page: Gran Fondo Asheville Event Info
We can’t wait to see you there!
Volunteer Opportunities
Gran Fondo Asheville relies on volunteers to make the event successful! Priority needs are for Aid Station #A and #2. Anyone who volunteers for Gran Fondo AVL receives an entry for an upcoming Gran Fondo race. Many AoB’ers opt to volunteer for the Asheville event and ride the Boone Gran Fondo in August (this year on August 3, 2025). If that sounds like a good deal, register to volunteer!
Packet Pick Up
- Saturday, July 19:
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Asheville Yards Amphitheater (75 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC 28801) - Sunday, July 20:
5:45 AM – 30 minutes before your start time
Location: Asheville Yards Amphitheater (at race Start/Finish area)
Tips:
- You may collect packets for additional riders with your ID, a copy of each rider’s photo ID, and a statement of permission (text or email with a photo of a rider’s ID and statement is fine).
- We strongly recommend picking up your packet on Saturday to avoid race morning congestion. If you pick up Sunday morning, please arrive early! You are better off having some extra time; you will need it.
Start Time Information
- Rider Staging: By 7:45 AM
- Gran Fondo Start: 8:00 AM
- Timing chips are issued immediately before riders enter the start area.
- Timing begins at the first timed segment, but you must cross the official start line with your timing chip to be counted as a participant. Starting without crossing the start line will result in disqualification.
- Important: The start and finish lines of timed segments only cover the RIGHT SIDE of the road. If you are on the wrong side of the road when you pass the start or finish line of a timed segment, your time WILL NOT BE RECORDED.
About Gran Fondo Asheville
Gran Fondo Asheville is part of the Gran Fondo National Series, the largest and most competitive series of gran fondo cycling events in the US. The event offers multiple route options (100-, 60-, and 30-mile) through the scenic roads of north and west Asheville. The unique timed-segment format lets riders of all abilities regroup and enjoy the ride together.
Presented by:
Applewood Manor Foundation, in support of Asheville on Bikes
Proceeds benefit:
Asheville on Bikes, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to cultivate a culture of urban and commuter riding through advocacy, education, and celebration.
See You in Asheville!
We can’t wait to welcome you to Gran Fondo Asheville 2025. Whether you’re riding, volunteering, or cheering on the cyclists, your participation supports our cycling community and the city of Asheville.
Questions? Contact us any time!
Learn more about Gran Fondo National Series (granfondonationalseries.com)
Founded in 2012 by event director Reuben Kline, the Gran Fondo National Series is the largest and most competitive series of gran fondo cycling events in the United States. Gran Fondo National Series was the first series to implement timed-segment racing into US gran fondo events and has crowned Gran Fondo National Champions and Gran Fondo National Series Champions since 2012. Since 2020, Gran Fondo National Series has been the organizer of the official USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championships.